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Let’s be real: waking up refreshed is the new luxury flex. In a world of hustle culture, 5 a.m. club influencers, and productivity gurus downing mushroom coffee, we’ve glorified early mornings—but no one’s talking about the stuff we do the night before that wrecks them. Sleep isn’t just about how many hours you get. It’s about how you wind down. …

Turns out, you’re not exactly ‘child’ at heart!A new nationwide study has shed light on a concerning trend: most American adults have hearts that are older than their real age, sometimes even by over a decade. Using the PREVENT Heart Age Calculator developed by researchers at Northwestern Medicine, scientists found that the average heart age is 4 to 7 years …

Key Takeaways Quality sleep and daily physical activity form the foundation of your brain health.  Trying new hobbies or even letting your mind wander helps your brain stay flexible and build stronger connections. Small daily habits, like staying social or listening to music, can sharpen your thinking. Becoming smarter isn’t always about acing trivia night or speaking more than one …

A new study suggests exercise, diet and regular healthcare check-ups may lower dementia risk. That includes physical exercise—ideally six times per week—and mental exercises to keep you sharp. Following the MIND diet, a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, may also support better brain health. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias are significant public health challenges for many reasons. …

Let’s be real: aging is inevitable—but looking and feeling vibrant as the years roll by? That’s something we can influence. We all know someone who seems to defy the rules of time. Maybe it’s your friend’s mom who looks like their older sister. Or that skincare YouTuber who’s pushing 50 but could easily pass for 30. While genetics certainly play …

At age 22, Emma Roma Jayne had no confidence. The content creator and TikTok strategist, based in Australia, told Business Insider that she was very active growing up, but an injury forced her to stop playing sports and she “started piling the weight on.” In March 2022, Roma Jayne decided to get bariatric surgery: a weight-loss procedure to reduce the …

A leading spine surgeon has revealed the simple daily habits he follows to protect his spine—and what to do if you’re one of the millions who suffers from back pain.  Dr Colin Natalia, a consultant at The Princess Grace Hospital, blamed sedentary lifestyles for the epidemic—but said having an office job doesn’t have to equate to back pain.  ‘The spine …

Most people don’t give their liver much thought—until something goes wrong. But truth be told, it’s one of the hardest-working organs we’ve got. It keeps our digestion ticking, helps us process what we eat and drink, and clears out all sorts of unwanted rubbish. In Ayurvedic medicine, though, the liver holds an even more special place. It’s tied into the …

Gray hairs and knee-cracks used to be the soundtrack of turning forty. Yet somehow your college buddy still gets carded at the brew-pub. What’s going on? As I’ve watched friends sail past their thirties looking suspiciously fresh, I’ve noticed a pattern of micro-behaviours—call them millennial habits—that keep the biological clock running slow. Below are ten worth stealing. 1. Prioritise sleep …

As folks grow older, many health fears come to mind. But one in particular tends to really worry folks. “One of the most consuming fears of older adults [is] that they might lose their memory and become a burden to others,” said Dr. James Ellison, a psychiatrist at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. The specific type of memory loss that’s a …