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Smoking, Drinking and Cannabis in Your 20s: The Long Shadow on Memory

Smoking, Drinking and Cannabis in Your 20s: The Long Shadow on Memory

A University of Michigan study tracked 16,000 people from age 18 to their 60s and found three substances damage memory through surprisingly different pathways.

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The Daily Habit That May Slow Biological Ageing by Four Months

The Daily Habit That May Slow Biological Ageing by Four Months

A randomised trial in Nature Medicine found that taking a daily multivitamin slowed biological ageing by the equivalent of four months in two years.

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The Blood Pressure Fix That Costs Almost Nothing – And Nobody Uses

The Blood Pressure Fix That Costs Almost Nothing – And Nobody Uses

A national study of nearly 20 years found that fewer than 6% of Americans use salt substitutes despite strong evidence they lower blood pressure.

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New Research: These B Vitamins Could Lower Your Stroke Risk by 20%

New Research: These B Vitamins Could Lower Your Stroke Risk by 20%

A study of 222,000 people found that higher intake of five specific B vitamins was linked to up to 20% lower stroke risk. Here's what to eat more of.

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5 Signs Your Frontal Lobe Is Shrinking – And How to Slow It Down

5 Signs Your Frontal Lobe Is Shrinking – And How to Slow It Down

Prof Ben Parris reveals the everyday slips that signal frontal lobe decline – and the diet, exercise and lifestyle habits that can delay it

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The 6 Carbs That Actually Help You Lose Dangerous Belly Fat

The 6 Carbs That Actually Help You Lose Dangerous Belly Fat

Dietitians say sweet potatoes, oats, and barley reduce visceral fat – the inflammatory fat wrapped around your organs that drives diabetes and heart disease

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Visceral Belly Fat Linked to Brain Aging Through BDNF Protein Decline in New Study

Visceral Belly Fat Linked to Brain Aging Through BDNF Protein Decline in New Study

Research reveals potbelly does more than increase disease risk – it signals weakening brain protection as specific fat-released proteins decline with age, potentially accelerating cognitive decline

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Brain Training Reduces Dementia Risk by 25% Two Decades Later: ACTIVE Study Reveals Which Type Actually Works

Brain Training Reduces Dementia Risk by 25% Two Decades Later: ACTIVE Study Reveals Which Type Actually Works

Johns Hopkins 20-year study shows speed-based cognitive training beats memory and reasoning exercises for Alzheimer's prevention – but only with booster sessions

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Kefir and Fiber Beat Omega-3 for Inflammation: What a New University of Nottingham Study Means for Retirees

Kefir and Fiber Beat Omega-3 for Inflammation: What a New University of Nottingham Study Means for Retirees

A six-week clinical trial found that combining fermented kefir with prebiotic fiber reduced whole-body inflammation more powerfully than omega-3 supplements alone – and the implications for ageing well are significant

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How Poor Metabolic Health Silently Sabotages Your Mood – And What Retirees Can Do About It

How Poor Metabolic Health Silently Sabotages Your Mood – And What Retirees Can Do About It

Depression risk rises 15–30% with metabolic dysfunction, yet 80% of Americans don't understand the connection between blood sugar, inflammation, and mental well-being

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Why Your Bones, Muscles and Joints Matter More Than You Think: The Silent Epidemic of Musculoskeletal Disease

Why Your Bones, Muscles and Joints Matter More Than You Think: The Silent Epidemic of Musculoskeletal Disease

Over a billion people globally suffer from musculoskeletal disorders – the leading cause of non-fatal disability worldwide. Here's why prevention beats treatment, and what you can do starting today

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The Protein Obsession: How Much Do You Really Need in Retirement?

The Protein Obsession: How Much Do You Really Need in Retirement?

New federal guidelines doubled protein recommendations – but most of us already eat enough. Here's what retirees need to know about the protein craze.