Food environments limit heart-healthy eating

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet may be difficult for people of all income levels, not just those in lower-income ne

Updated on: March 01,2026

Food environments limit heart-healthy eating

byThe City University of New YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFollowing a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet may be difficult for people of all income levels, not just those in lower-income ne

Updated on:March 01,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on: June 23,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on:June 23,2026

Study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of calories consumed in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), items like fast food and packaged sna

Updated on: March 30,2026

Study links ultra-processed food intake to prediabetes in young adults

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of calories consumed in the United States come from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), items like fast food and packaged sna

Updated on:March 30,2026

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.The guidance comes amid a wider glob

Updated on: May 28,2026

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.The guidance comes amid a wider glob

Updated on:May 28,2026

Analysis suggests that 90–120 weekly minutes of strength training may be optimal for lowering death risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsClocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30

Updated on: August 03,2026

Analysis suggests that 90–120 weekly minutes of strength training may be optimal for lowering death risk

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Kampus Production from PexelsClocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30

Updated on:August 03,2026

Regional residents walk 75 minutes more weekly in highly walkable areas, study finds

byUniversity of TasmaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published todayshows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centers walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls

Updated on: May 18,2026

Regional residents walk 75 minutes more weekly in highly walkable areas, study finds

byUniversity of TasmaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published todayshows that regional residents living in walkable towns and centers walk 75 minutes more each week, prompting calls

Updated on:May 18,2026

Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades span

Updated on: March 16,2026

Long-term poverty and rising unsecured debt in early adulthood each linked to higher risk of premature death

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsAdults who experience poverty-level family income—whether sustained or intermittent—over two decades span

Updated on:March 16,2026

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrganizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with

Updated on: March 08,2026

Health policy experts identify promising strategies for providing health care to homeless people

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOrganizations aiming to help homeless people with either housing or health care can be more effective when they form partnerships with

Updated on:March 08,2026

Keeping the heart healthy increases longevity even after cancer, population-based study finds

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressur

Updated on: March 16,2026

Keeping the heart healthy increases longevity even after cancer, population-based study finds

by Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed I.R.C.C.S.Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressur

Updated on:March 16,2026

Households using more of the most popular WIC food benefits stay in the program longer, study finds

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonProportion of participants who discontinued special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) by WIC food and by participant category

Updated on: March 12,2026

Households using more of the most popular WIC food benefits stay in the program longer, study finds

by Alden Woods,University of WashingtonProportion of participants who discontinued special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) by WIC food and by participant category

Updated on:March 12,2026