The simple hobby that may keep the brain sharp even in old age
A new study has found that playing a musical instrument is linked to improvement in memory and thinking skills and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline over the years.
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Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics
The method that will make you simply not want a cigarette
New brain scans reveal: A new type of ADHD has been identified
Not just luck: The study that explains why married people get cancer less often
A large-scale study found a surprising link between marital status and the risk of developing cancer.
What happens to the immune system after 30 minutes in a sauna
A new study from Finland found that 30 minutes in a sauna rapidly increase levels of white blood cells.
The cheap drug that may help with weight loss
A new study found that metformin – a drug for diabetes – increases in the body a substance that appears after physical activity and suppresses appetite.
New study: The common supplement that increases the risk of a recurrent heart attack
We tend to treat dietary supplements as something natural and healthy – but the truth is that for some people they may be dangerous.
The test that will reveal whether you are at risk of a heart attack and is available for free
In the United States, it is recommended that every adult undergo an Lp(a) test at least once in their lifetime to identify hidden genetic risk for heart disease even when all other tests are normal.
A pill instead of an injection: Does Orforglipron change the future of obesity treatment?
The FDA’s approval of the new weight loss pill Orforglipron marks a shift in the world of obesity treatment. The change may affect not only efficacy, but primarily adherence to treatment.
New dramatic guidelines for preventing heart attacks
American heart associations unveil the “30 Revolution”: a new long-term risk calculator, once-in-a-lifetime genetic blood tests, and a firm stance against popular dietary supplements.
Coming soon to Israel? The extreme anti-smoking law passed in Britain
New legislation in Britain prohibits the sale of tobacco products to an entire generation, in a move intended to dramatically reduce smoking rates and reshape public health for years to come.
These are the vaccines every adult should get
From annual flu vaccines to those recommended for at-risk populations – this is the list of vaccines all adults should consider to maintain their health.
Changing the rules: How low should our blood pressure be?
For years, doctors used clear numbers to define normal blood pressure, but in recent years the definitions have been changing again and again following new studies.
