[toc position='left'] Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have quietly taken over modern diets, making up nearly 60% of the average American's daily intake. Unlike whole or minimally processed foods, UPFs are industrial formulations packed with additives, artificial ingredients, and refined sugars and fats designed to enhance taste and shelf life—but at a significant cost to health. These foods don't just contribute to obesity and metabolic disorders; emerging research shows they actively rewire the brain, altering decision-making, impulse control, and reward processing in ways that drive overeating.... brain insulin resistance fatty liver nutrition obesity metabolism diabetes micronutrients insulin metabolic syndrome
Read more[toc position='left'] Consider a drug capable of reversing the effects of aging on the heart, restoring its youthful function. That's what researchers observed when they gave dogs rapamycin—a drug traditionally used to treat certain cancers and prevent organ transplant rejection. The findings were striking: The dogs exhibited marked improvements in heart function, effectively reversing the age-related changes typically seen in aging. While these findings are remarkable, they add to a growing body of research indicating that rapamycin might enhance healthspan and promote longevity in various sp... aging autophagy metabolism immune system cancer drug
Read morePhysical activity and sleep are essential for human health, and some evidence suggests they work synergistically to promote mental and physical wellness. A recent study found that physical activity improves aspects of sleep, reducing stress levels and improving mood. Researchers used wearable sensors and smartphone tracking to monitor heart rates, sleep, activity levels, and mood in 82 healthy adults over six months. They found that people who engaged in low-, moderate-, or vigorous-intensity exercise tended to have more NREM (deep, slow-wave) sleep and less REM (dream) sleep than non-exercis... exercise sleep depression wearable technology
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Watch nowAlthough most people who have COVID-19 recover within a few weeks of becoming ill, many continue to experience symptoms for several weeks or even months after recovering. The most common long-term effects are fatigue, "brain fog," and loss of smell or taste (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776560/). A recent study using data from wearable devices found that people who have COVID-19 often experience resting heart rate irregularities long after recovery. Wearable health monitoring devices – often simply called "wearables" – are electronic instruments that patients ... covid-19
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