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'Sleep Maxxing' Is Autumn's Hottest Wellness Trend — Sleep Science Says Start With the Free Stuff First
Loneliness and Isolation May Cost You Up to Six Years of Healthy Life, Landmark Study Finds
A Nature Communications study of 277,489 UK Biobank adults found loneliness and social isolation linked to fewer disease-free years — with the largest gaps in mental health, and healthy habits unable to fully offset loneliness.
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: New Heart Data From Europe's Biggest Diabetes Meeting Reignites the Rivalry
At EASD 2026 in Milan, Novo Nordisk presented real-world data from 636,525 adults linking escalated Ozempic 2 mg to 6% lower major cardiovascular event risk than switching to Mounjaro.
Nearly 1 in 6 Teens on GLP-1 Drugs Developed a Nutritional Deficiency Within a Year
A Childhood Obesity study of 2,031 young patients found 16.9% were diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency within a year of starting GLP-1 treatment — yet only 5% received nutritional counseling within 30 days.
Strokes Are Nearly Doubling Among Young Adults — and Experts Say It's a Wake-Up Call
A landmark Neurology study finds first-ever strokes among adults ages 20–54 rose from 33.9 to 62.2 per 100,000 over three decades — and while survival improved, more young adults are living with long-term disability.
Strength Training for Beginners: A Safe, Simple Starting Plan
You do not need a complicated programme or an expensive gym to get stronger. Here is a safe, straightforward plan for absolute beginners — and the principles behind it.
The Science of Sleep: Why Your Brain Needs Seven to Nine Hours
Sleep is not downtime. It is when your brain files memories, clears waste and resets for the day ahead — and most adults are not getting enough of it.
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Strength Training for Beginners: A Safe, Simple Starting Plan
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Loneliness and Isolation May Cost You Up to Six Years of Healthy Life, Landmark Study Finds
Ozempic vs. Mounjaro: New Heart Data From Europe's Biggest Diabetes Meeting Reignites the Rivalry