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Habits That Look Healthy but Can Lead to Heart Failure

Habits That Look Healthy but Can Lead to Heart Failure

When it comes to heart health, a lot of advice is straightforward: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and avoid vaping. But sometimes, even the healthiest-seeming lifestyle choices can backfire, especially if done in excess. “Any extreme is likely not good for you,” Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a heart transplant cardiologist at Stern Cardiovascular in Tennessee, known on social media for …

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6 morning habits to reverse the condition in 3 months

6 morning habits to reverse the condition in 3 months

Moderate coffee is actually shown to protect the liver. But when stress, dehydration, and poor gut health are in the mix, as they often are in IT jobs, caffeine can worsen the situation. Instead, a warm cup of dandelion root tea or fennel tea early in the morning soothes the gut, reduces bloating, and helps flush mild toxins. Both have …

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9 homemade snack habits that need to make a comeback in 2025

9 homemade snack habits that need to make a comeback in 2025

The smell of hot corn oil popping against a dented saucepan lid is my earliest after‑school soundtrack. Mom never bought the ready‑to‑microwave bags; she said the stove kept her “on speaking terms” with the food. Somewhere between corporate life and grocery delivery, I drifted into the single‑serve snack aisle and forgot that lesson — until last spring, when a routine …

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Researchers Discovered Two Basic Habits That Can Prevent Alzheimer’s, And My Aging Millennial Brain Is Paying Attention

Researchers Discovered Two Basic Habits That Can Prevent Alzheimer’s, And My Aging Millennial Brain Is Paying Attention

Can delaying a disease as monstrous as Alzheimer’s be as simple as walking and eating nutritious foods? To some degree, yes. Wundervisuals / Getty Images A June 2025 study in Molecular Neurodegeneration assessed this topic and concluded that “up to 45% of dementia risk can be attributed to modifiable risk factors,” namely exercise and diet. What happens, the study explained, …

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Two Simple Habits That May Delay Alzheimer’s Disease

Two Simple Habits That May Delay Alzheimer’s Disease

Nutrition is another key piece, though perhaps not as key as walking. According to the original study mentioned, researchers need more and consistent information on the most beneficial dietary factors and how different foods affect different biomarkers (the latter includes certain proteins, blood pressure and tumors, for example). Additionally, it’s important to note that most current research looks at a …

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Brain health: 10-minute habits that are perfect brain exercises – Why 10-minute daily habits matter for brain health

Brain health: 10-minute habits that are perfect brain exercises – Why 10-minute daily habits matter for brain health

In our fast-paced lives, we often overlook mental fitness. But just 10 minutes a day can make a huge difference. Simple habits like reading, moving, or journaling can boost memory, enhance focus, and protect your brain from premature aging. These daily micro-practices don’t require fancy tools, just intention and consistency. Over time, they improve neuroplasticity, reduce stress, and help your …

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