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Over 60? Your Fingernails May Be Trying to Warn You August 12, 2026 Your nails don’t stay the same as you age. Growth gradually slows, and fingernails and toenails may become duller, more brittle, ridged or noticeably thicker or thinner. Some of these changes are simply part of getting older. For example, nail...
Could Your Neighborhood Be Raising Your Parkinson’s Risk? August 11, 2026 A new nationwide study raises an unsettling possibility: Your neighborhood environment may influence your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers analyzing Medicare data found that older adults who lived within 500 feet of a dry cleaner had...
Want to Age Well? It May Be Time to Play August 10, 2026 Staying active as you age doesn't have to mean logging hours at the gym. Recreational sports such as pickleball, tennis and swimming combine physical activity with coordination, quick thinking and, often, social interaction. Pickleball may be...
The Small Fruit That May Help You Sleep Better August 7, 2026 Kiwi has long been known for its impressive vitamin C content, but researchers are now exploring another potential benefit: better sleep. Small studies suggest that eating two kiwis about an hour before bedtime may help people fall asleep faster,...
Study Maps Major Brain Changes Between Ages 50 and 75 August 6, 2026 New research suggests the brain may enter a distinct stage of aging between roughly ages 50 and 75. Scientists found that cells involved in protecting the brain begin to change during this period, while the organization of DNA inside brain cells...
Is Your Brain Working the Night Shift While You Sleep? August 5, 2026 Sleep may look restful from the outside, but your brain is anything but idle. New research found that during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep — the stage most closely associated with vivid dreaming — the brain dramatically increases blood...
Is This Quietly Building Up in Your Arteries? August 4, 2026 Researchers examining 17 human artery samples found microplastics in every one. The particles appeared in coronary, carotid, and aortic tissue, with higher concentrations found in arteries containing dangerous fatty plaques. Polyethylene...
Could This Unusual Fruit Support Healthy Blood Sugar? August 3, 2026 Bitter melon has long been used in traditional cuisines and herbal practices throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. While its sharp flavor isn't for everyone, researchers continue to study this tropical fruit for its potential role in...
Preorder Gut Cure 2 and Unlock Exclusive Bonus Gifts! July 31, 2026 When your gut is out of balance, the effects often reach far beyond digestion. Low energy, stubborn inflammation, immune challenges and even changes in mood can all be connected to the health of your gut microbiome. Yet many people spend years...

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