Movement, food, stress, social life and everyday habits.
After a 6-month program for binge-eating disorder, about half of people were active, up from fewer than one in five. A year later, they kept it up. Movement you enjoy can be…
Older adults with high blood pressure who did exercise in water saw their top number fall by about 11 points. It is gentle on the joints, and a nearby pool or YMCA…
In a randomized trial, people with a stroke from narrowed brain arteries who added a PCSK9 injection to their statin saw more artery opening and lower LDL. Ask your neurologist about your…
Older adults who exercised now, even if they had just started, were less likely to struggle with bouncing back from stress. Walking with your parents counts.
Adults with high cholesterol who drank soymilk with plant sterols and soluble fiber for 8 weeks cut their LDL more than those on plain soymilk. Oats and lentils bring the same kind…
A big study of 105,812 adults found that a Mediterranean way of living went with lower risk of dying at every income and education level. Diet and weight habits, movement and shared…
In rural New York, weekly produce vouchers led people to eat more fruits and vegetables and worry less about food. You can start today with one extra serving at dinner.
A hospital system in Lviv, Ukraine, brought psychiatric care to 7538 people during the war by weaving it into daily medical care. It's proof that caring for the mind can be routine.
In a randomized trial, adults with high LDL cholesterol who added fish oil supplements to a heart-healthy menu cut their CERT2 heart risk score more than diet alone. Oily fish is an…
In 6,180 UK adults, people who got out to museums, concerts and libraries had lower risk of 11 chronic diseases, including dementia and depression. Put one outing on your calendar.
A study of 98 people found small, consistent differences in what gut bacteria can do in people with depression, including making a fiber-based chemical. Fiber is a simple, good thing to add…
In a trial where every meal was provided, a Mediterranean diet improved blood fats, and inflammation fell once weight loss joined in. Here is what that means for your plate.
UK bank records show that people who later told their bank about a mental health condition had signs of money strain up to 36 months before. Noticing changes early, in yourself or…
Multiplying your age by your LDL number gives a rough picture of years of cholesterol exposure. In a study of people after a heart event, higher scores matched more repeat problems.
A huge study of health records found that people with very low vitamin D had higher death rates, and those who took more supplements had lower ones. If you've never been tested,…
A study of 8783 middle-aged adults found that the most ultraprocessed eaters had more silent changes on brain scans, but memory and thinking tests looked the same. One snack swap is a…
