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Researchers in Sweden have discovered that, with the right diet, gut bacteria can produce molecules that reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. In a study published inCell, the team uncovered a previously unknown link between diet, the human microbiome, and cardiometabolic health

Dr. Mary Claire Haver breaks down how the menopause shift rewires metabolism, raising abdominal fat and inflammation, and reveals why tracking strength and fat distribution beats relying on the number on the scale

New Australian research is shedding light on why walking often becomes slower and more tiring with age. The findings suggest that the body gradually gives up some movement efficiency in favor of staying stable and upright

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An international study led by King’s College London has found that proposed new obesity definitions give greater insight into the ill health of metabolic bariatric surgery candidates compared with Body Mass Index (BMI)

Body mass index (BMI) may not tell the whole story about a person’s cardiovascular risk. A large study suggests that measuring where body fat is carried—particularly around the waist—can reveal important differences in risk that BMI alone may miss

Adults may need far more weekly exercise than current guidelines recommend to achieve a major reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke, according to findings from an observational study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine

Intermittent fasting, the eating plan that involves creating set amounts of time during which you fast or eat, has risen and fallen in popularity over the years. While it’s not for everyone, it does have many study-proven benefits to offer to a wide range of people. And if you’re looking at the benefits of intermittent…

Psychology says people who smile during difficult conversations aren’t always comfortable, here’s what that expression may really mean

Trendy diets will never fade, but nutrition fads certainly change with the times. In more recent years, that has looked like the rise of carnivore andlow-carb diets, but from the 1980s through the early 2000s, the trend swung in the opposite direction, with Americans prioritizing low-fat foods. Think: fat-free cookies, salad dressings, and I Can’t…