Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Geriatric patients can independently manage appropriately-designed digital nutrition apps, study shows
on July 10, 2026 at 1:20 amIn an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions about low-tech literacy. However, a prospective pilot study published in JMIR Aging shows that with age-appropriate design, even clinically burdened geriatric patients can independently use mobile apps to manage their nutrition.
- Brain-body connection: Expert shares tips to reduce risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease
on July 10, 2026 at 12:20 amThe same lifestyle choices that reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer can also reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Bryan Woodruff, M.D., a cognitive neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, explains the brain-body connection, lifestyle changes to foster brain health, and why work to make earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is important.
- A call for greater focus on social factors that shape health
on July 9, 2026 at 10:20 pmThe American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published a new call to action statement urging the sports medicine community to intentionally incorporate social determinants of health (SDoH) into research, clinical care, and administrative and organizational decision-making to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.
- What World Cup football can teach us about managing fatigue in extreme conditions
on July 9, 2026 at 9:00 pmA football player standing over a penalty in a hot, high-altitude stadium is dealing with more than pressure. His body is trying to keep cool. His heart and breathing may be working harder. Less oxygen is reaching his muscles. One poor decision can end his team’s World Cup.
- Societies combine to issue recommendations on use of incretin drugs in obesity therapy
on July 9, 2026 at 7:40 pmObesity and dietitian societies have joined forces to issue a new consensus statement on recommendations surrounding the use of obesity drugs for weight loss treatment. The statement, which is published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, is led by Dr. Laurence Dobbie of the Department of Population Health Sciences, King’s College London, with an international team of 26 authors.
- Yeast dietary supplement may offer a safe nutritional strategy to boost cancer immunity
on July 9, 2026 at 6:20 pmResearchers from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and University College Dublin (UCD) have shown for the first time that a food supplement made from yeast helps the body make stronger immune cells that can fight cancer. The research teams found that adding a yeast-based supplement to the food of obese laboratory mice changes how their immune cells grow and helps make better cancer-fighting cells.
- Alcohol drives opposite brain circuit changes in amyloid and tau Alzheimer’s models
on July 8, 2026 at 11:20 pmAlcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from Texas A&M University’s Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health suggests the relationship between alcohol and Alzheimer’s disease is more complicated than previously thought. Instead of affecting all Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in the same way, alcohol interacted differently with amyloid-beta-related and tau-related pathology in animal models, two key pathological processes involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
- In São Paulo, Brazil, the expansion of bike lanes and parks encourages residents to cycle more
on July 8, 2026 at 9:40 pmAccording to a study that analyzed the behavior of 1,500 São Paulo residents between 2014 and 2024, the implementation of new bike lanes, parks and other public facilities in the Brazilian city has encouraged transportation-related physical activity and promoted public health benefits. The researchers found that the presence of bike lanes within 500 meters (about 550 yards) of residents’ homes was a key factor in keeping them active and encouraging cycling. The study is published in the Journal of Transport & Health.
- One in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime, report finds
on July 8, 2026 at 8:20 pmNew findings in a report led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveal an urgent picture of a growing global cancer burden and underscore the lifesaving potential of stronger prevention and equitable access to care. According to Global Cancer Statistics, 2026, nearly 21 million people were diagnosed with cancer and 9.8 million died from the disease globally in 2024. The estimates show about 1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer during their lifetime; 1 in 9 men and 1 in 13 women will die from the disease.
- After weight loss, exercise improves cardiovascular health more than weight-loss medication
on July 8, 2026 at 4:20 pmPeople with severe obesity who exercise regularly have healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those who rely on medication alone, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows.
- Health apps and feeds reshape doctor visits, surveys of US adults show
on July 8, 2026 at 3:40 pmResearchers at Yale School of Medicine recently published two new studies in JAMA Network Open and JAMA that offer new insights into how people interact with wearable devices and health-related content on social media.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Geriatric patients can independently manage appropriately-designed digital nutrition apps, study showson July 10, 2026 at 1:20 am
In an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions about low-tech literacy. However, a prospective pilot study published in JMIR Aging shows that with age-appropriate design, even clinically burdened geriatric patients can independently use mobile apps to manage their nutrition.
- How birth method and antibiotics may shape babies’ gut bacteria
on July 9, 2026 at 8:30 pmA new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could be linked to differences in the development of the infant gut microbiome. The review also found that exclusively breastfeeding babies born by cesarean section or exposed to antibiotics may reduce these differences.
- A healthy diet during pregnancy associated with lower exposure to some—but not all—chemicals, study finds
on July 9, 2026 at 7:00 pmFollowing dietary guidelines during pregnancy may reduce exposure to many—but not all—environmental chemicals from food and everyday products, according to a new study of nearly 1,500 pregnant participants. The study, “Dietary guidelines adherence and pregnancy exposure to 10 classes of priority chemicals: An observational study in the ECHO Cohort,” was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
- First randomized controlled trial shows promise of a ketogenic diet in psychotic disorders
on July 8, 2026 at 5:40 pmPublished today in Schizophrenia Bulletin, a first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial (RCT) from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), adds to growing literature on the potential benefit of a ketogenic diet for treating psychotic disorders. The study, which enrolled participants with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar 1 disorders, demonstrated rapid metabolic improvements with a ketogenic diet compared with diet-as-usual during an initial one-month RCT open-label phase. Furthermore, those who continued with the optional four-month single-arm ketogenic diet extension saw meaningful gains across metabolic, psychiatric and cognitive measures.
- Beans for blokes, broccoli for women: Which veggies protect young hearts?
on July 8, 2026 at 3:20 pmThe vegetables you put on your plate in your 20s could shape your health for the rest of your life—and a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests men and women may benefit from different vegetables. Research investigating data from the Western Australian–based Raine Study has found that young men and women may respond differently to specific vegetables, with certain types potentially offering greater protection against future heart disease and type 2 diabetes, depending on your sex.
- New study suggests rural-urban mortality gap comes down to stress, rural infrastructure
on July 8, 2026 at 2:40 pmBack in the late 1990s, a distressing trend took hold in rural America. At that time, rural and urban mortality rates started to diverge, with rural populations experiencing 9% higher mortality among working-age adults. Unfortunately, the divide has only grown over time. As of 2019, working-age adults in rural areas were 43% more likely to die from natural causes than their urban counterparts, but researchers have struggled to explain this gap.
- Globally, youth are not eating enough healthy plant-based foods, analysis concludes
on July 8, 2026 at 12:00 pmHealthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes are the foundation of a healthy diet for anyone, no matter how old they are. But that’s especially true for children, for whom these foods are rich in essential nutrients that support normal growth, learning, mood and long-term health.
- Magnesium is essential, but supplements have limited benefits in healthy people. Here’s what the science says
on July 7, 2026 at 10:20 pmMagnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a host of reasons, ranging from better sleep to reducing stress, preventing muscle cramps, boosting energy levels and preventing deficiencies.
- Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories—and what to do about it
on July 7, 2026 at 5:20 pmWhen it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.
- Gut microbiota can predict risk of type 2 diabetes years before it develops
on July 7, 2026 at 12:00 pmThe presence of certain bacteria in the gut microbiota, and fluctuations in a person’s metabolism, can be seen in people who go on to develop type 2 diabetes years later. This has been shown in a large Swedish study led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology. The study is published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.