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Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey? Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says. A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol, researchers reported Wednesday in the …

Sacrificing half an hour of sitting down for a brisk walk everyday could slash the risk of developing life-threatening heart failure, a heart surgeon has urged.  It’s long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. For this reason the NHS recommends all adults should be physically active every …

Blood sugar spikes after meals can strain the body, raising the risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease over time. While diet is important, research shows that light activity after eating can significantly reduce these spikes by helping muscles absorb glucose from the bloodstream. French biochemist Jessie Inchauspé, widely known as the Glucose Goddess, recently shared on …

Most sleep advice feels made for someone with no anxiety and a perfect blackout curtain. You’ve probably already tried the magnesium, the screen limits, the warm baths. But a new study suggests something far more physical (and zen-ful) may actually help: high-intensity yoga. Researchers at Harbin Sport University analyzed 30 randomized controlled trials across more than a dozen countries. They …

Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run. A meta-analysis of 30 randomized controlled trials has revealed that regular, high-intensity yoga is more strongly associated with improved sleep than walking, resistance training, combination exercise, aerobic exercise, or traditional Chinese exercises, like qi gong and …

Longevity is a topic we cover a lot at Fit&Well, but longevity shouldn’t just focus on adding more years to your lifespan, it should be about living a healthy life in the best condition possible. While there’s no guarantee you can ensure your body is truly future-proof—accidents, illnesses and poor fortune can befall anyone at any age—there are some things …

Scientists Say Exercise May Actually Reverse Your Biological Age  SciTechDaily These Longevity Habits Can Actually Help You Live Longer – Plus Two That Definitely Can’t  Men’s Health Exercise can slow aging – right down to your DNA  Earth.com Decoding The Molecular Benefits Of Exercise  Forbes This Workout Protocol Reverses Cellular Aging—Here’s How It Targets All 9 Pathways  Sports Illustrated Source link

One exercise could boost memory and reduce dementia risk, says doctor  The Times of India Dr. Roach: Changes you can make to avoid dementia, Alzheimer’s later  The Detroit News Dementia cases projected to double by 2060, but researchers say prevention is possible  KATU These four healthy habits can boost cognitive function in older age, study finds  The Globe and Mail AAIC 2025: US POINTER …

I’m a huge fan of Japanese walking – an interval-style pattern that’s been linked to better blood pressure, increased muscle mass, and improved aerobic ability compared to regular ol’ strolling. But medical experts roundly agree that “normal” walking is nothing to be sniffed at, either. Calling the exercise “overlooked,” the NHS said the movement can improve your heart health and …

Comment For all the superlative-laden claims, OpenAI’s new top model appears to be less of an advancement and more of a way to save compute costs — something that hasn’t exactly gone over well with the company’s most dedicated users. As the flag bearer that kicked off the generative AI era, OpenAI is under considerable pressure not only to demonstrate …