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Byline: Dana G. Smith The premise is catchy, but some think it's based on faulty data. The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world - [...]

Experts say the answer is a puzzle. It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn't your brain work the [...]

The premise is catchy, but some think it's based on faulty data. The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world -- called blue zones -- [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith That depends on whom you ask, and what country you live in. Here's what the research suggests and how to think about it. Over the past [...]

That depends on whom you ask, and what country you live in. Here's what the research suggests and how to think about it. Over the past several years, there has [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith After decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing. A new study calls into question how long even the healthiest of populations can [...]

After decades of rising life expectancy, the increases appear to be slowing. A new study calls into question how long even the healthiest of populations can live. The oldest human [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith Here are five other common red flags to look out for. Running red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known [...]

En los tipos de demencia en los que el olvido no es el síntoma principal hay signos que pueden indicar cambios cerebrales tempranos, según los expertos. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYKhdv5q08fphYVt40M Pasar por semáforos [...]

Rapamycin is typically prescribed as an immunosuppressive, but off-label users believe it can do much more. In March, Robert Berger, 69, a self-proclaimed ''better-living-through-chemistry type of person,'' started taking a [...]

Rapamycin is typically prescribed as an immunosuppressive, but off-label users believe it can do much more. In March, Robert Berger, 69, a self-proclaimed “better-living-through-chemistry type of person,” started taking a [...]

La rapamicina se suele recetar como inmunosupresor, pero hay quienes creen que puede hacer mucho más. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYKhdv5q08fphYVt40M En marzo, Robert Berger, de 69 años, quien se autodescribe como “el tipo [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith Videos and memes mock men for overreacting when they catch an everyday illness. But is there a biological reason for men's behavior? According to the Cambridge [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith Sales of NA beer, wine and spirits are soaring. What's in them and how healthy are they? Nonalcoholic beverages used to be the butt of jokes. [...]

Sales of NA beer, wine and spirits are soaring. What's in them and how healthy are they? Nonalcoholic beverages used to be the butt of jokes. Now, they're the fastest-growing [...]

In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. Adults over age 65 who experience vision loss have a nearly [...]

Sales of NA beer, wine and spirits are soaring. Here’s what to know before you take your next sip. Nonalcoholic beverages used to be the butt of jokes. Now, they’re [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith In older adults, even mild impairment can affect the brain. But there are simple ways to reduce the harm. Adults over age 65 who experience vision [...]

Experts argue the U.S. drunk-driving limit is too high. In late 2018, Utah lowered its drunk-driving limit from a B.A.C. (blood-alcohol content) of .08 to .05. A year after the [...]

En los adultos mayores, incluso un deterioro leve puede afectar al cerebro. Pero hay formas sencillas de reducir el daño. Los adultos mayores de 65 años que sufren pérdida de [...]

Hay evidencia de que reducir el límite de alcohol en la sangre al manejar puede disminuir el número de accidentes mortales sin afectar la industria de la hospitalidad. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYKhdv5q08fphYVt40M A [...]

Es una pregunta difícil de responder, pero los expertos aseguran que los síntomas y las pruebas rápidas siguen siendo buenas guías. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYKhdv5q08fphYVt40M A medida que nos enfrentamos a nuestro https://www.nytimes.com/es/2024/06/04/espanol/covid-como-tratar.html, [...]

Recent research, including a new study on processed meat, has suggested these foods can affect brain health. Experts are trying to understand why. People who regularly eat processed red meat, [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith El sueño act£a como una ducha nocturna para el cerebro y limpia los residuos acumulados durante el día. Cuando el descanso no es suficiente, aumenta el [...]

For older adults, too much or too little sleep has been tied to cognitive issues. Getting too little sleep later in life is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer's [...]

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A recent study detected a number of metals in many types of tampons. Experts weigh in on the findings and what they could mean for your health. A new https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024004355#tblfn1 [...]

Byline: Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Dana G. Smith Scientists are studying how to keep the ovaries working longer - and potentially, prevent age-related diseases in the process. In March, the [...]

Scientists are studying how to keep the ovaries working longer -- and potentially, prevent age-related diseases in the process. In March, the first lady, Jill Biden, announced a new White [...]

High temperatures can make us miserable. Research shows they also make us aggressive, impulsive and dull. In July 2016, a heat wave hit Boston, with daytime temperatures averaging 92 degrees [...]

On Tuesday, the F.D.A. approved donanemab, a new Alzheimer’s medication. We asked experts how the rollout of a similar drug has gone. Over the last three years, a new class [...]

Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one. Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of a trillion cicadas rang [...]

Cultivar plantas (y mantenerlas en buenas condiciones) presenta ventajas en la salud física y mental. Además de hacer más linda tu casa. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaYKhdv5q08fphYVt40M Hace unos sábados estaba cubierta de tierra, [...]

Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one. Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my back ached, the scream of https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/science/cicada-maps.html rang in my [...]

And other questions about parasites. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s disclosure that a doctor apparently found a dead worm in his brain has sparked questions about what brain parasites are, the [...]

Sentirse crónicamente desconectado de los demás puede afectar a la estructura y el funcionamiento del cerebro, y aumenta el riesgo de padecer enfermedades neurodegenerativas. Todos nos sentimos solos de vez [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories. When it comes to aging, we tend to assume that cognition gets worse as we get older. [...]

Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain's structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases. Everyone feels lonely from time to time -- after, say, [...]

Agua contaminada, carne poco cocida, mariscos en mal estado o la caja de arena de los gatos son algunos escenarios posibles de transmisión. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reveló que, al [...]

Blood tests and “biodata” have entered the fitness space. On Monday, the high-end gym chain Equinox introduced a longevity program with a $40,000 annual membership fee. According to a news [...]

New research explores why some octogenarians have exceptional memories. When it comes to aging, we tend to assume that cognition gets worse as we get older. Our thoughts may slow [...]

Much has been said about the ''addictive design'' of TikTok. But what is the social media site actually doing to our brains? There is very little research looking at what [...]

Byline: Dana G. Smith Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. Here's what that means for you. If you put a lab mouse on [...]

Un nuevo estudio explora por qué algunos octogenarios tienen una memoria excepcional. En lo que respecta al envejecimiento, tendemos a asumir que la cognición empeora a medida que envejecemos. Nuestros [...]

Algunos estudios dan motivos para creer que el ayuno y la restricción calórica ayudarían a la longevidad. Pero también es posible que comer menos solo te deje con hambre. Si [...]

Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. Here's what that means for you. If you put a lab mouse on a diet, cutting the [...]

Q: Every three months, I give my dog a beef-flavored chew that kills any ticks that bite her. She has also been vaccinated against Lyme disease. Why don't these options [...]

Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here's why, and how to reap the benefits. Growing up in the Netherlands, Henriette van Praag had always [...]

La actividad física mejora la salud cognitiva y mental de muchas maneras. Te explicamos por qué y cómo aprovechar los beneficios al máximo. Henriette van Praag, que creció en los [...]