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Are You Taking Too Many Vitamins? The Signs Most People Miss
Jun 03, 2026

Are You Taking Too Many Vitamins? The Signs Most People Miss

More isn't always better – and some vitamins quietly accumulate to toxic levels without obvious warning signs.

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Why Women Face Twice the Alzheimer's Risk – And What to Do About It
May 27, 2026

Why Women Face Twice the Alzheimer's Risk – And What to Do About It

The answer isn't age or longevity. It's oestrogen – and the intervention window opens earlier than most women are told.

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A Longevity Doctor's Daily Habits: Simpler Than You Think
May 20, 2026

A Longevity Doctor's Daily Habits: Simpler Than You Think

Dr. Avinish Reddy tracks dozens of biomarkers for patients. His own daily routine comes down to five things – none requiring a biohacking device.

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The Seven Worst Drinks for Gut Health (And What to Have Instead)
May 13, 2026

The Seven Worst Drinks for Gut Health (And What to Have Instead)

From oat milk to lager, these everyday drinks may be quietly wrecking your gut microbiome – even the ones that sound virtuous. Here's what the science says.

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Too Much Protein: 5 Signs Your Body Is Telling You to Cut Back
May 06, 2026

Too Much Protein: 5 Signs Your Body Is Telling You to Cut Back

Protein is the hottest nutrient in nutrition right now. But your body may already be signalling that you're having too much.

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Insomnia Isn't Just a Symptom: How Science Changed Everything We Knew
Apr 29, 2026

Insomnia Isn't Just a Symptom: How Science Changed Everything We Knew

For decades, insomnia was dismissed as a side effect of something else. New science shows it's a disorder in its own right – and pills aren't the fix.

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Loneliness and Memory Loss: What a 10,000-Person Study Actually Found
Apr 22, 2026

Loneliness and Memory Loss: What a 10,000-Person Study Actually Found

A major European study tracked 10,000 older adults for seven years and found loneliness affects where your memory starts, not how fast it falls.

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Smoking, Drinking and Cannabis in Your 20s: The Long Shadow on Memory
Apr 15, 2026

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
Apr 08, 2026

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
Mar 31, 2026

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%
Mar 24, 2026

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
Mar 17, 2026

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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