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July 10, 2025
Multitasking might seem efficient, but it can actually harm your brain. Dr. Amir Khan, a U.K. doctor, says trying to do everything at once raises stress levels, weakens memory, and can even shrink brain areas that help you focus and manage emotions....
Breathing polluted air may increase your risk of a common brain tumor, new research shows. A study in the journal Neurology found that people exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution were more likely to develop meningioma, a usually...
July 9, 2025
Digestive cancers, including colorectal cancer, are rising among Americans under 50, and experts say obesity is a major driver. Women with obesity face nearly double the risk of early-onset colon cancer. With almost half of U.S. adults projected to...
Many people rely on antidepressants for depression and anxiety, but stopping them can sometimes lead to serious, long-lasting withdrawal symptoms. Patients have reported nerve pain, panic attacks, emotional numbness, and even suicidal thoughts...
Alzheimer’s disease often begins silently, damaging the brain decades before symptoms appear. But experts say healthy habits can cut the risk in half. Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain health specialist, recommends starting early with regular exercise,...
July 8, 2025
Women are about twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and scientists are working on understanding why. While living longer is part of the reason, it doesn’t explain the whole story. Researchers are looking closely at...
When you eat may be just as important as what you eat. A recent study from Germany suggests that eating late, especially close to bedtime, can disrupt your body’s natural clock and increase your risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease....
July 7, 2025
Morning workouts come with clear perks. Studies show people who exercise between 7 and 9 a.m. often have lower body weight, smaller waists, and more energy throughout the day. These early workouts also boost mood and focus by releasing feel-good...
Microwaving leftovers in plastic or opening a water bottle may be doing more harm than you think. A June 2025 study found these everyday habits can release microplastics into your food. The more you heat, open, or reuse plastic, the more particles...
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