How your daily diet could increase your longevity
The saying “you are what you eat” has been repeated for generations, but scientists are now beginning to understand just how true it may...
How the Mediterranean diet could slow aging and reduce disease risk
The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for helping people live longer and stay healthier. Now, a new study suggests that part of its...
Why Kimchi might be the next big superfood
Kimchi, the traditional Korean dish of fermented vegetables, is quickly becoming a global favorite—and scientists say it may deserve a spot on the list...
Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging by protecting telomeres
A new report from the VITAL study—a large, long-term randomized clinical trial—has found that taking vitamin D supplements may help protect telomeres, the tiny...
Antibiotics show promise in treating early-onset dementia
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the most common form of dementia that starts at a younger age, usually between 40 and 65.
It damages the frontal...
High-fat diet quickly impairs memory in older adults, study finds
Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and brain inflammation in older...
Eating healthier in midlife could protect your brain
A large new study suggests that changing to a healthier diet in middle age could lower your risk of dementia—even if you haven’t eaten...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...
Red meat in a healthy diet could benefit the brain
For years, red meat has been linked to heart disease, prompting many health experts to recommend cutting back or eliminating it.
But new research from...
How caffeine changes the sleeping brain
Caffeine is one of the most widely used substances in the world. It’s in coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks, and many soft drinks, making...