Story at-a-glance Are you an avid exerciser trying to break a personal record? Once you reach a point where you feel confident, there comes a time when you’ll want to take your athleticism to the next level. To do that, the usual answer is to train even harder. However, this […]
Story at-a-glance Colorectal cancer was once primarily a disease of older adults, but that pattern has been shifting in recent decades. Rates of early-onset colorectal cancer, meaning cases diagnosed before age 50, have been climbing steadily worldwide, with the steepest increases reported in high-income countries.1 In the United States, the […]
Story at-a-glance From restaurant meals to packaged staples, soybean oil is almost everywhere in the modern diet. In the United States, it’s the most widely consumed oil, with intake climbing from roughly 2% of total calories to nearly 10% over the last century.1 During this period, adult obesity has surged to […]
Story at-a-glance A bleeding stroke is one of the most devastating medical events a person can experience. It happens when a weakened blood vessel ruptures inside your brain, cutting off oxygen and compressing surrounding tissue. While it was once seen primarily in older adults, these strokes are now appearing in […]
Story at-a-glance Over 70% of Americans take supplements today, and that number continues to rise.1 This modern trend has deep historical roots: For thousands of years, people have relied on plants and herbs for healing, with evidence stretching back at least 5,000 years in Egyptian medical texts and Ayurvedic traditions.2 Ancient […]
Story at-a-glance Twelve-year-olds in the U.S. live in a world where smartphone access feels almost unavoidable, yet the decision to give a device at this age carries far more weight than some parents realize. Many families assume that a phone is simply a tool for convenience or safety, but the […]
Story at-a-glance Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide,1 and one hidden factor keeps showing up in those most at risk — vitamin D deficiency. Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken your bones; it undermines the electrical and metabolic stability of your heart. This nutrient behaves more like a […]
Story at-a-glance Sleep deprivation among Americans is growing at a concerning rate. According to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39% of adults aren’t getting enough sleep (around seven hours each day).1 Proper high-quality sleep is important because it allows your body to rest […]
A study published in Neurology found that cognitive problems in young adults nearly doubled from 2013 to 2023, while rates in older adults stayed flat or declined. Researchers say chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure — made worse by modern lifestyle stressors — disrupt brain energy and drive […]
Artificial sweeteners accelerate brain aging by 1.6 years and significantly impair memory and verbal fluency, particularly in adults under 60. An eight-year study of nearly 13,000 adults revealed that people who consume the most sugar substitutes experience the fastest cognitive decline, with diabetics facing the steepest losses. Story at a […]