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Small, simple habits can sometimes have outsized effects on your health, often in ways you wouldn’t expect. From stepping outside in the morning sun to taking a few minutes for deep breathing, everyday actions can boost mood, improve blood sugar control, and even support better sleep. Walking after meals helps regulate blood glucose spikes.(Unsplash) Also Read | Cardiologist shares 15 …

Social Security benefits are on pace to receive a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the government shutdown has ended. In the meantime, two of three data points needed to determine the COLA are available, which means we already have a good sense for how much …

Memory retention is important for independence and overall well-being. Modern medications do provide tonics and tablets, however, a traditional decoction offers a timeless solution. In Ayurveda, Brahmi Kadha, has been celebrated for its ability to enhance cognition, focus, and memory. Now scientific evidence supports that this natural remedy can support brain health across various age groups. What is the Brahmi …

Jeff Bezos joined Sam Altman in admitting the existence of an AI bubble—but Amazon’s founder sees upside. Recently, many AI-related companies have seen voracious optimism and spikes in valuations. In August, the OpenAI CEO told reporters the AI market was in a bubble. When bubbles happen, “smart people get overexcited about a kernel of truth,” Altman warned, drawing parallels with the …

Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, yet we often stick to the usual forward steps without exploring other ways to move. Dr Mayank Daral, orthopaedic surgeon specialised in knee and sports injury, on the September 27 podcast with Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as Food Pharmer, explains why incorporating backwards walking into your daily routine can be surprisingly …

For many people, starting the day with a steaming cup of tea or coffee is a comforting ritual. Beyond the energy boost, new research suggests these popular beverages may also play a role in lowering the risk of certain cancers, potentially due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. According to a large-scale analysis, individuals who regularly consume tea or coffee …

Colleges weigh whether to sign onto Trump plan or forgo federal benefits  The Washington Post Trump Asked Universities to Sign a Compact. Some See a Trap.  The New York Times What are Trump’s new rules for universities to qualify for federal funding?  Al Jazeera Trump seeks influence over hiring and admissions at Penn in exchange for federal funding  Inquirer.com Newsom threatens to cut state …

Kevin Eltife, chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, speaks duiring the University of Texas at Austin’s university-wide Commencement Ceremony at Darrel K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Aaron E. Martinez / American Statesman The Trump administration has named the University of Texas at Austin as one of nine schools eligible for federal funding …

A drug used to slow Alzheimer’s disease may help improve social behaviors in some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The results of a small clinical trial are promising, although not yet conclusive. They suggest that a specific subset of young people with ASD may experience positive outcomes from taking memantine, despite previous studies finding no clear benefits. Memantine (sometimes …

Sometimes, being a beauty editor is a bit like being a doctor. Mention your job, and people start firing questions at you: Should they take collagen? Which collagen is best? And are the health benefits of collagen really as good as they sound? This is similar, I imagine, to how a doctor might find themselves being shown any number of …