Blood levels of proteins reflect the starting, stopping, and changing of biological processes linked to aging. We make significant changes at three ages. — “The wiser mind mourns less for what age takes away than what it leaves behind.” This is the insightful observation of William Wordsworth (1770–1850), the English romantic who (along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge) helped initiate the Romantic Age in English literature. Together, they published Lyrical Ballads in 1798.

SLEEP TRACKERS ARE POPULAR GADGETS for those seeking insights into their nightly slumber. But there is a nuanced reality that emphasizes both the potential benefits and cautionary tales associated with relying on such devices. Today, we crack the code: deciphering your sleep tracker’s secret language. Sleep tracking devices promise a…

I WANT TO LIVE A LONGER AND HEALTHIER LIFE. My dietary choices play a crucial role. A new study sheds light on how I can sip, savor, and survive. Today, I’ll explore how the United Kingdom Biobank offers a tasty twist to extend your lifespan. Established in 2006, the U.K…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a study to see if the Galleri blood test can reduce late-stage cancer diagnoses for cancers that don’t have traditional screening approaches. — In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, groundbreaking innovations often emerge to challenge the status quo. I am a cancer doctor, and would love to see the disease caught earlier. Earlier detection typically translates into higher cure rates (with less intense treatment).

A CURIOUS PRACTICE KNOWN AS “HAIR TRAINING” in the age of social media and ever-evolving beauty standards is gaining traction. Today, I target this TikTok trend. Scalp sabotage: When skipping showers spells trouble. This unconventional approach involves infrequent hair washing, with proponents claiming that it enhances hair and scalp health…

Walking at least 2.5 miles per hour can significantly drop the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis. — WALKING LOWERS THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES such as cancer, heart disease, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. Today’s topic? Walk this speed to drop your diabetes risk. I often write about the overwhelming evidence that walking lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes, along with other diseases like cancer, heart…

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARADOX? I want to explore the gym gambit: When not all workouts work wonders. The crux of the physical activity paradox lies in the divergent effects that leisure time and occupational physical activities have on health. Traditionally, any form of physical activity has…

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (SEATTLE) RESEARCHERS discovered a surprising relationship between caffeine, alcohol, and sleep. The scientists analyzed the effects of the two most popular psychoactive drugs in the world. They hypothesized that combining caffeine and alcohol would diminish sleep quantity and quality. Here’s Dave Barry’s take: “It is inhumane, in…

ARE SHOPPING CARTS COVERED IN GERMS? I asked myself this question as I navigated through my local supermarket. Today, we look at the rolling petri dish: Navigating the germpocalypse in your shopping cart. Ever wondered about the invisible party happening on the handles of your shopping cart? Your trusty retail…