Whether you like or loathe a trip to the dentist’s office, those pearly whites need tending to one way or another. It’s why a former brick-and-mortar office dental hygienist started a nonprofit organization to better serve those with dental care needs in her community. Dental hygienist Amber Lombardi is founder …
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The color of the new year is just peachy. Pantone has officially crowned PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz as its 2024 Color of the Year. In a press release, the color brand described the shade of choice as a “velvety gentle peach whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body and soul.” WEDDING …
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Lean red meat could support mental health as long as it’s part of an overall healthy diet, according to an exploratory new study. Researchers at South Dakota State University (SDSU) analyzed data from the American Gut Project, a large, open-source microbiome initiative with over 11,000 participants. The study, published as …
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There are numerous paths to living a longer, healthier life, mostly through physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors. But according to board-certified cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, the key to longevity could come down to two main metrics. In a video posted to his more than 1 million followers …
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Actress Kristen Bell reportedly uses a simple yet effective approach to biohacking. In an interview with E! News correspondent Zuri Hall on the Emmys 2025 red carpet, Bell’s “Nobody Wants This” co-star Justine Lupe dished on her dietary tricks. “The most surprising thing I’ve learned about [Bell] is that she’s …
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Swapping your regular soda for a diet version may not be any healthier for the liver, new research suggests. A study of UK Biobank data found that both sugary drinks and artificially sweetened ones, even those labeled zero sugar, are linked to a higher risk of liver disease. Th findings …
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Having strong bonds with others may help you live longer. A new study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity – Health, found that social relationships can actually slow cellular aging. These connections have been known to have a positive health impact overall, but researchers at Cornell University focused …
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A recent episode of the hit Hulu comedy “Only Murders in the Building” highlights a hormone therapy that many men request as they get older. Steve Martin’s character, Charles-Haden Savage — a washed-up actor who gets a second career solving murders in his apartment building — brags of his newfound …
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Is a generational shift underway in how Americans think about alcohol? A new Gallup poll from July 2025 finds that 53% of Americans now say that moderate drinking is bad for health. That’s up from 45% just last year. Among young adults, the change is even sharper: half of 18- …
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Vitamin D is known to be essential to many aspects of human health — but a new study suggests that taking a certain form of it can have a negative effect. The more potent and longer-lasting form, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is produced naturally when the body is exposed to sunlight …
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