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Doctor Claims to Have Reversed His Age by 20 Years—6 Simple Tips for a Longer Life

Doctor Claims to Have Reversed His Age by 20 Years—6 Simple Tips for a Longer Life

Taking time to prioritize our health can often feel challenging. However, a physician who believes he has found a way to reverse aging argues that focusing on six key principles could help us live longer. Dr. Michael Roizen, the 78-year-old Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, shared with Business Insider that his “biological age” is…

4 Essential Tips for Long-Term Eye Health Maintenance

4 Essential Tips for Long-Term Eye Health Maintenance

Changes in your eyes and vision are a natural part of aging. To monitor and maintain your eye health as you get older, it’s important to follow a few essential steps. As you age, the risk of developing conditions that can affect your eyes increases. This is completely normal. In addition to regular eye exams…

Pet Food Recall Issued Nationwide After Oregon Cat Dies from Bird Flu Exposure

Pet Food Recall Issued Nationwide After Oregon Cat Dies from Bird Flu Exposure

A Portland-based pet food company has voluntarily recalled a batch of its products after a house cat in Oregon tragically died from consuming one of them, which was later confirmed to be contaminated with avian flu. The recall affects a single batch of Northwest Naturals’ 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food. The company,…

The Ethics Behind The Winds of Winter: How George R.R. Martin’s Integrity Shaped the Delay

The Ethics Behind The Winds of Winter: How George R.R. Martin’s Integrity Shaped the Delay

George R.R. Martin avoids online fan theories to prevent them from influencing his work. By staying away from these ideas, he can maintain his creative freedom and write more efficiently, ultimately speeding up the process for his highly anticipated book, Winds of Winter. Outline Waiting for George R.R. Martin to release The Winds of Winter,…

Eating two types of fruit ‘slashes early-death risk for those with high cholesterol.’

Eating two types of fruit ‘slashes early-death risk for those with high cholesterol.’

According to the NHS, fruits and vegetables not only help prevent major health issues and support gut health, but researchers now suggest they can also significantly reduce the risk of premature death. A recent study indicates that consuming two types of fruit four times a week can cut the risk of dying young by half….

Brain Health, Sleep, and Diet: 3 Tips for Crafting Effective New Year’s 2025 Resolutions

Brain Health, Sleep, and Diet: 3 Tips for Crafting Effective New Year’s 2025 Resolutions

An excellent way to recommit to your health and well-being is by setting New Year’s resolutions. However, many people lose focus as the months pass and struggle to stay accountable. Taking care of your heart, brain, and metabolism requires a multifaceted approach. Research from 2024 highlights that sleep, diet, and exercise are the three key…

Can tea or coffee reduce your risk of head and neck cancer? Here’s how to pick the best one

Can tea or coffee reduce your risk of head and neck cancer? Here’s how to pick the best one

Tea and coffee, popular beverages among most Americans, offer various health benefits, including support for managing high blood sugar, improving mood, boosting metabolism, enhancing focus, and aiding in weight maintenance. Recent scientific research suggests that drinking tea or coffee may also significantly reduce the risk of head and neck cancer. “This study highlighted the varying…

Grow in Whooping Cough Cases in the United States: What You Need to Know

Grow in Whooping Cough Cases in the United States: What You Need to Know

In 2024, more than 32,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been reported in the United States, marking the highest number in ten years. The Growing Concern The increase in cases may be partly due to a return to pre-pandemic patterns. However, the number of cases reported this year is significantly higher than in 2019….

Understanding the Spread of Infectious Diseases This Holiday Season

Understanding the Spread of Infectious Diseases This Holiday Season

‘Tis the Season for Cheer—and Viruses As the holiday season approaches, gatherings of friends and family bring warmth and joy—but also the potential for spreading seasonal viruses. UC San Francisco infectious disease specialist Peter Chin-Hong has highlighted the “Big Four” viruses currently circulating in the United States: norovirus (a stomach bug) and three respiratory illnesses—influenza,…

Norovirus cases in Minnesota nearly double this December as the holiday season approaches. MDH

Norovirus cases in Minnesota nearly double this December as the holiday season approaches. MDH

What is norovirus? Often called the stomach flu, norovirus is highly contagious. It is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses in Minnesota and the most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea across the United States. Symptoms of the virus include a low-grade fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. While symptoms typically…