Full-Fat Cheese and Dementia: What a 25-Year Study Actually Found
Swedish researchers tracked 27,670 adults for 25 years and found those eating more high-fat cheese had lower dementia rates. Here's the nuanced truth.
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Deep dives into the latest health research and scientific breakthroughs. We analyze clinical trials, review emerging studies, and translate cutting-edge science into practical implications for your health.
The 70% Lifespan Extension: Inside the Oxytocin-Alk5i Breakthrough
UC Berkeley researchers extended lifespan by 70% in elderly male mice using two existing compounds. Here's what this means for human longevity.
More Muscle, Younger Brain: The MRI Study Changing How We Think About Aging
Research on 1,164 adults reveals that higher muscle mass correlates with younger brain age, while visceral fat accelerates cognitive aging. Here's what it means for your fitness strategy.
Long COVID's Hidden Trigger: How Dormant Viruses Are Fueling Chronic Symptoms
New research reveals that Epstein-Barr virus reactivation may explain why two-thirds of long COVID patients experience persistent fatigue and brain fog.
Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk by 20%: The Accidental Discovery
A Welsh vaccination policy created a natural experiment revealing that the shingles vaccine may prevent dementia and slow its progression in those already diagnosed.
The Hunt for Zombie Cells: How a Grad Student's Wild Idea May Transform Aging
Mayo Clinic researchers discovered DNA aptamers that can identify senescent 'zombie cells' linked to aging and disease, opening the door to targeted anti-aging therapies.
How Ultra-Processed Foods Rewire Your Brain's Hunger Circuits
A massive UK Biobank imaging study reveals UPFs alter brain structure in regions controlling appetite and reward, creating self-reinforcing overconsumption cycles.
The Gut-Inflammation-Diabetes Link: TMA Breakthrough Opens New Treatment Pathways
Scientists discovered a gut metabolite that blocks the inflammation driving insulin resistance. This Nature Metabolism study could reshape Type 2 diabetes treatment.
Fitness vs. Weight Loss: Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Matters More for Longevity
The largest study yet on fitness, weight, and longevity confirms: being aerobically fit cuts premature death risk by half, even for those with obesity.
Nighttime Light Exposure Raises Heart Disease Risk by 50%
New research from Harvard reveals that sleeping with light exposure dramatically increases cardiovascular disease risk. Here's what the science says and how to protect yourself.
Hidden Fat Risk: Why Visceral Fat Matters More Than Your Weight
New research reveals deep abdominal fat damages arteries even in fit-looking people. Learn how to assess and reduce your visceral fat risk.
Circadian Fasting: Timing Eating Windows for Metabolic Health
Your body clock controls more than sleep. New research reveals why when you eat matters as much as what you eat for metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, and longevity.