Vitamin B12 is best known for helping the body produce DNA, red blood cells, and healthy nerve tissue. However, research shows that meeting current minimum standards may not always be enough, especially for older adults. A UCSF-led study found that healthy older adults with low vitamin B12 levels show signs of subtle neurological and cognitive … Read more
Merav and Michal Mor do almost everything together. The identical twins studied at the same university and were both pursuing PhDs in the physiology of heart health, but each had slightly different focuses. For fun, they even decided to compete in a triathlon together. Both were fascinated by understanding the metabolism that drives peak performance. … Read more
The survey also reported that public perception was uneven about upcoming reforms to the Finnish gambling market that would see Veikkaus lose its online monopoly. A survey of 1,000 Finnish residents found that blocking payments to unauthorized gambling sites is widely considered to be the single most effective means of combating illegal gambling. The survey, … Read more
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One of the most important parts of a fitness program is consistency. By sticking to a regular routine, you can strengthen each workout and make real progress. However, sometimes the routine goes awry. that’s what I’m guilty of right now. Whether you’re busy at work, feeling unwell, dealing with an injury, or just don’t feel … Read more
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Amrya/iStock A 2025 paper claiming that the keto diet does not promote the formation of arterial plaques was retracted following widespread criticism of the study’s methods and claims. According to the retraction notice, the magazine found that “the identified errors are too large to be corrected in an errata.” In April 2025, JACC: Progress The … Read more
Our new study found that a single dose of psilocybin reduced symptoms of depression within days, and the effects lasted for more than three months compared to a placebo. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, involved 35 people with recurrent depression. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either psilocybin or a placebo. Placebos (vitamin … Read more
Published May 22, 2026 03:21AM The results are amazing, with just a few tweaks to your warm-up routine improving your mile time by 2-3%. That’s the key finding of a new study that tested the effects of a “cognitive warm-up combined with a physical warm-up” that softens both bodies. and Be careful before exercising. Will … Read more
With her expression of “strength and beauty” that captivated the internet, 72-year-old Lin Suitsou proves that the golden age can be the most powerful. Lin, a “grandmother of five children” and one of Taiwan’s oldest active female bodybuilders, became the face of a burgeoning fitness movement when she won first place in the 70+ category … Read more