Health Vitamin D supplements may slow biological aging Telomeres are the protective caps found at the ends of chromosomes. Illustration/Getty Images Mass General Brigham Communications May 22, 2025 3 min…
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Health We know exercise is good for you. Why? He‘s working on it. Building on decades of research, Robert Gerszten seeks to pinpoint movement’s molecular benefits Anna Lamb Harvard Staff…
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Health Do ultra-processed foods increase Parkinson’s risk? Alberto Ascherio, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Chan School of Public Health. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Anna Gibbs Harvard Correspondent May…
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Raymond Mak (left) and Hugo Aerts. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Health New AI tool predicts biological age by looking at a face Deep-learning algorithm FaceAge uses snapshots, can help oncologists…
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Health ‘Smoldering’ cardiovascular crisis Photo illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Jacob Sweet Harvard Staff Writer May 15, 2025 9 min read Downward trend in deaths appears stalled due to lack…
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Sleep Health
Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say
by adminSummary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data shows. Stuffed animals provide comfort during uncertainty and help adults…
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Summary Wearing socks to bed could help improve sleep by lowering core body temperature, according to Cleveland Clinic specialists. The process of warming feet opens blood vessels, increasing heat loss…
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Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals, according to sleep experts. Chronic insomnia may lead to serious health complications including heart attacks and…
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Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or even an espresso martini, many people…
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Sleep Health
Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts
by adminSummary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or disorders. Experts recommend tracking sleep habits and maintaining consistent wake…