Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks—such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids—painful and challenging.
May 11, 2026
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Packing in the protein is all the rage. From cereal to pasta to nacho chips and more, food manufacturers are trying to get as much of the stuff into their products as possible, and one of the benefits they tout is that protein ...
May 11, 2026
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For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain—between the pull of reward and the ability to resist.
May 11, 2026
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In Nepal's remote mountain district of Jumla, preparation for a family meal begins long before food reaches the cooking pot. It starts in terraced fields of beans, buckwheat, apples and pumpkins that must be plowed, planted, ...
May 10, 2026
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New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, 12–15 May) suggests that no matter where people live, eating out instead of preparing meals at home is linked to weight gain and obesity.
May 10, 2026
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An essay presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) suggests that a new age of obesity drugs could shift the blame for living with obesity from individuals to the food industry—just as smoking ...
May 10, 2026
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Body mass index (BMI) is a simple mathematical formula widely used to quickly gauge someone's health. BMI = weight (kg) divided by height squared (m2). Its simplicity and cost-effectiveness makes BMI a popular health tool, ...
May 10, 2026
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A new study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May) shows that a 1% reduction in annual working hours is associated with a 0.16% decrease in obesity rates across OECD countries. ...
May 10, 2026
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Search the web, and you'll find any number of biohacking techniques for promoting healthy lifespan, from taking cold baths to breathing pressurized oxygen to sleeping under a red light.
May 10, 2026
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You're standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That's especially true if you are hungry, or have a ...
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