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Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

A tale of two olive oils: One promotes brain health, the other faster decline

One food at the forefront of brain health is olive oil. But a recent discovery found that not all olive oils are equal. In fact, choosing the wrong kind could put your brain on the fast track to cognitive decline…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

43 years of data reveal what coffee does to your brain

Is coffee quietly helping your health… or hurting it? And what about tea, our other favorite caffeinated beverage? Thanks to one of the largest and longest studies on the topic, which has tracked people for more than four decades, we may have the answer.

Carolyn Gretton

Prevent diabetes without weight loss? Yes you can

Research has successfully busted a deeply held belief about diabetes prevention: that weight loss is a must. A large, long-running study found that one in four people reversed their condition without losing a single pound.

Joyce Hollman

Fitness and strength decline earlier than thought, but there’s a silver lining

If asked when a person’s physical performance begins to decline, most of us would guess in their 50s or 60s. But we’d be way off as the results of a 47-year study have revealed. Thankfully, there’s a silver lining…

Joyce Hollman

The right way to use vitamin C to renew your skin

You skin is your largest organ. So taking care of it is about more than fighting the signs of aging. But doing both? I’m on board. Save money on the expensive creams you hoped would work, and renew and strengthen your skin the right way…

Joyce Hollman

The bedroom activity that predicts longevity better than diet or exercise

Research into lengthening the human lifespan has been at a fever pitch for a few decades, and science has determined that certain healthy habits can help us live much longer. But the one with the most clout may surprise you…