As more Americans turn to popular GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight or manage diabetes, there is a growing focus on protecting muscle as pounds are shed. The concern comes as 11% of U.S. adults report taking these drugs for weight loss, up from 3% in 2024, according to Gallup. … Read more
More than a sunny disposition could lower dementia risk. Upwards of 6 million Americans live with dementia, a number that’s expected to double by 2060 with aging populations and rising cases of conditions like obesity that are linked to cognitive decline. Several lifestyle choices, like exercise, avoiding smoking and listening to music, can all lower … Read more
Hate catching a cold? A relatively simple change in the shower could help you get sick significantly less, new research suggests. As the seasons change, it seems everyone’s under the weather. But instead of downing vitamin C, a new study from the University of Basel in Switzerland takes a different approach to dodging the sniffles. … Read more
Thirty years ago, California legalized medical marijuana, sparking a nationwide revolution. Today, more than 44 million Americans turn to cannabis as a natural way to relax or treat nausea and pain. But new research reveals this popular pastime may come with a hidden cost, raising your risk of cardiovascular problems as consumption continues to sweep … Read more
Protecting our brains should be top of mind as we get older. The most conscientious make a point to get out and exercise, avoid smoking and keep tabs on blood pressure — maybe even protect their hearing, get vaccinated and listen to music to lower dementia risk. But a seemingly harmless routine practiced by as … Read more
The male gaze isn’t just for men. Heterosexual women enjoy ogling attractive female faces as much as their male counterparts, but for aesthetic rather than sexual reasons, per a peepy study in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. “It is a reminder that men and women may be, quite literally, looking at the concept of … Read more
It’s a gamble for your health. A popular online pastime is proving to be a bad bet for some players, with new research linking its rise to a spike in emergency-room visits — and one demographic getting hit particularly hard. The findings, from Canada, could be a warning sign for the US, where the activity … Read more
Alan Alda’s first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease weren’t the typical tremors, stiffness or slow movement. It was throwing a pillow at his wife in his sleep. “I had a symptom, which at the time was not that well-known: Acting out your dreams,” the 90-year-old Emmy winner told CBS Sunday Morning. Actor Alan Alda experienced a … Read more
E-cigarettes have long been used as an alternative to traditional smoking, but public health data suggests some adults trying to quit vaping are turning back to cigarettes. Recent data from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) shows that some smokers and dual users who stop vaping opt for traditional tobacco products instead, a shift that … Read more
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford. People who reported drinking beverages “very hot” had about three times the risk of developing oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of cancer that begins in the cells … Read more
If you’re a woman who regularly reaches for coffee throughout the day, you may want to think twice about that next cup — or consider switching to tea. Researchers at Flinders University reported in a study published in the journal Nutrients that high coffee consumption may be associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in older, postmenopausal women. The … Read more
You won’t have mush fun if you make one wrong move in this trendy outdoor pastime. An ancient food practice is enjoying a major comeback, fueled by social media, the wellness boom, culinary curiosity and a growing desire to reconnect with nature — even in cities like NYC. But the age-old hobby comes with major … Read more
A mom who was told her dry eyes were just down to “genetics” was diagnosed with a chronic eye condition caused by 20 years of wearing makeup to bed. Sarah Koseki, 41, thought nothing of going to sleep with her eye makeup on, until five years ago, when her eyelid got stuck to her eye, … Read more
A treat two thirds of Americans — and most kids — enjoy every day is linked to stomach cancer, new research shows. We know that a number of lifestyle choices play a big role in cancer. More than 40% of cancer cases and deaths are linked to habits we can change, from smoking to sunbathing. … Read more
Kelly Ripa has come clean about the incredibly common “good” habit that’s actually not so good after all — and led her to require a pretty painful surgery. Late last month, the star took some time off from “Live with Kelly and Mark,” with her husband and co-host Mark Consuelos revealing that she had a … Read more
If you want to experience a wine’s full range of flavors, sipping water before or between tastes may seem like a natural way to cleanse your palate — but a sommelier says it could keep you from tasting the wine as intended. “Anything you take in your mouth before your first sip of wine is going to … Read more
Sexual desire can change over the course of a marriage, particularly with age and major life changes — and research suggests certain lifestyle and relationship factors may also contribute to a lower libido. But changes in desire or frequency do not necessarily mean a couple’s sex life is unhealthy, according to experts. Dr. Anna Elton, a … Read more
A social media influencer who used sunbeds without sun cream as a teen ended up looking “like Frankenstein” with 60 stitches across her cheek – after being diagnosed with skin cancer two decades later. Anna Papalia, 48, noticed a spot on the side of her nose five years ago which a dermatologist told her was … Read more
“Are you over the age of 21?” the perky representative asked as she handed me two tins of ALP nicotine pouches. We were at Dave Asprey’s Beyond Biohacking Conference, where attendees crowded around the booth to get their hands on the brand’s fruity and minty “lip pillows.” Nicotine has long been viewed as a vice, … Read more
What doesn’t kill you just might make you age better. A geriatrician has revealed the one lifelong habit she says her older patients seem to share — and it’s not a special diet or expensive supplement. According to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, they all sidestep a particularly cozy condition. The healthiest older adults don’t avoid challenges … Read more