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10 weirdly specific signs you have high cortisol because of stress
Stress doesn't just affect your mental health. It can also lead to elevated levels of cortisol, which can have a wide range of effects on the body.
Reading cursive is now a ‘superpower’: National Archives seeks help to transcribe 300 million documents
“Reading cursive is a superpower,” Suzanne Isaacs, a community manager with the National Archives Catalog in Washington, DC, told USA TODAY.
Alzheimer's expert reveals how to reduce dementia risk — when to eat breakfast, what goes in coffee
"I've tried everything," Dr. Nathaniel Chin, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, told The Post.
Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have 'very high concentrations' of this harmful chemical
In a 2019 survey, 21% of American adults reported wearing a fitness tracker or smartwatch often.
'Novel approach' to treating Alzheimer's disease discovered — it's a gas
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia — it causes memory loss, confusion, thinking problems and behavioral changes.
Americans’ common misunderstandings about taxes unveiled -- including basic mistakes
A survey of 4,000 Americans who plan to file taxes this year, split evenly by generation and gender, revealed that though they may be one of life’s unavoidables, Americans know...
Eating just a quarter serving of these 5 foods every day increases your dementia risk by 13%
Several studies have suggested that a diet rich in sugar and saturated fat can contribute to inflammation, potentially damaging brain cells and raising dementia risk.
This memory-boosting supplement may also improve your mood — and it costs pennies per pill
One naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, critical in the production of neurotransmitters, may also help stabilize mood and improve cognition.
Drinking water of 97M Americans contaminated with unregulated chemicals — how to limit your exposure
The Silent Spring Institute found that 27% of the 4,800 public water systems it analyzed had detectable levels of at least one of four "harmful" types of chemicals not regulated...
We're measuring obesity wrong — experts pinpoint?3 signs?you may fit the bill regardless of your BMI
"Our reframing acknowledges the nuanced reality of obesity and allows for personalized care," said Dr. Francesco Rubino of King's College London.
'Direct link' found between eating fiber and anti-cancer effects — which foods are best
We know fiber is essential to a healthy and nutritious diet, yet?only 7% of Americans eat the recommended daily amount.
Making your workouts more 'electric' could increase muscles and build strength, says new study
"Exercise is medicine, but not everyone is able or willing to engage in traditional exercise," said Sudip Bajpeyi, a kinesiology professor at the University of Texas at El Paso.
US dementia cases predicted to double by 2060 — here's who is most at risk
"Our study results forecast a dramatic rise in the burden from?dementia?in the United States over the coming decades," said study senior investigator and epidemiologist?Dr. Josef Coresh.
Newly discovered undersea structures stun scientists: 'Is there a lost world beneath the Pacific Ocean?'
Research revealed a "major mystery" deep beneath the Earth's bodies of water and crust.
Good fat already in our bodies can burn calories and protect against Alzheimer’s — here's how to activate it
Here's the skinny on the best kind of body fat.
Is a clean home the key to a successful 2025? Researchers weigh in
Seven in 10 Americans are pinning the success of 2025 on one thing: a clutter-free home, according to new research.
Bryan Johnson ditches longevity drug he took for years over concerns it could have aged him — and given him infections
"It's the kind of thing in the longevity community that people are excited about," Johnson said about the drug in his new Netflix doc.
New dementia tool predicts when symptoms will start: 'Would you want to know?'
Nearly 7?million?Americans have been diagnosed with?dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to perform basic tasks.
Majority of Americans want to improve their money habits in 2025 -- here's how they're doing it
According to a recent survey, the majority of Americans want to improve their financial habits in 2025.