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This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds

People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from 147,374 adults and found that people who engaged in moderate amounts of resistance training had a lower risk of dying from several major causes, including heart disease and neurological disease. The findings were published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Can alkaline water actually improve your health? Experts separate fact from fiction

Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water. Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns — but is there a real benefit? Experts report that the science is uncertain.

Queen Elizabeth II's daily breakfast that may have been secret to living to 96

Queen Elizabeth II's daily breakfast that may have been secret to living to 96 The late monarch's first meal of the day was surprisingly simple, but experts say it contained nutrients linked to healthy ageing Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed some of the finest food available during her 70-year reign, but one meal she reportedly kept remarkably simple was breakfast. The late monarch, who became Britain's longest-serving sovereign before her death aged 96 in September 2022, is understood to have...

King Charles' daily breakfast that's good for your heart and skin

King Charles' daily breakfast that's good for your heart and skin This simple concoction includes four straightforward everyday ingredients Royal breakfasts are often associated with silver platters, smoked salmon and lavish spreads. But King Charles is said to favour a far simpler start to the day - one that nutrition experts say could be beneficial for both heart health and skin. According to Falstaff, the former Prince of Wales enjoys baked eggs with cheese, spinach and tomatoes, a...

Medicinal plants yield carbon nanoparticles that glow red and flag toxic metals

Medicinal plants yield carbon nanoparticles that glow red and flag toxic metals Stephanie Baum Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor What do iron, lead and nickel have in common? These heavy metals are an indispensable part of many industries. However, they also share a dark reality: They are serious environmental and public health threats.

Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows

Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop exporting plastic waste—they diverted their shipments to countries in Southeast Asia. New research led by Ellen Considine, fellow at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the...

Cardio or strength training: Harvard study finally picks one for longevity

For decades, the fitness world has been locked in a never-ending debate: should you focus on cardio, like marathon running and brisk walking, or invest in strength training with weights and resistance? Team Cardio points to marathon runners, cyclists, and brisk walkers who seem to age in reverse. Team Strength swears by squats, deadlifts, and dumbbells, arguing that muscle is the closest thing we have to a longevity insurance policy.

Scientists mapped every neural connection in a fruit fly and found a surprise

Meet the Harvard grad and goalie who might lead the U.S. to World Cup glory

When Matt Freese was about 10 years old, he set out to solve a problem that existed entirely in his own head. He wanted to be a soccer goalie, but there was another boy his age in the area who was considered better. “He could dive and just fully get airborne,” Freese said.

Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds

People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research. A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking. The findings were published in the journal Neurology.'I'M