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The new science of brain workouts, beyond Sudoku and crosswords - The Washington Post

The new science of brain workouts, beyond Sudoku and crosswords - The Washington Post

Emerging evidence suggests that only certain types of training produce meaningful benefits, and those benefits may differ between men and women.

What Happened When Breakfast Skippers Started Eating in the Morning? - Yahoo Health

What Happened When Breakfast Skippers Started Eating in the Morning? - Yahoo Health

Scientists wanted to know whether breakfast really makes a difference — and they put the question to the test. Here’s what they found.

'Exceeded Our Expectations': One Antioxidant Could Be Key to Keeping Aging Muscles Strong - ScienceAlert

'Exceeded Our Expectations': One Antioxidant Could Be Key to Keeping Aging Muscles Strong - ScienceAlert

There are many biological processes that naturally slow down or falter as we age, and a growing number of studies are looking at ways to interrupt that decline – to keep us living healthier for longer.

This Habit May Increase the Risk of Dementia—Here’s the Easy Solution, and the Gear We Recommend - EatingWell

This Habit May Increase the Risk of Dementia—Here’s the Easy Solution, and the Gear We Recommend - EatingWell

Dementia prevention starts with ditching a sedentary lifestyle. Moving more may help lower risk, so we gathered our favorite walking gear, from $16 at Amazon.

FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults - Forbes

FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults - Forbes

The approval of Moderna’s new flu vaccine comes months after the FDA faced backlash for refusing to review the shot.

Unpaid wages and deadly risk: Why health workers are threatening to abandon the Ebola response - CNN

Unpaid wages and deadly risk: Why health workers are threatening to abandon the Ebola response - CNN

Every day, Micheline Kayimpa pulls on layers of protective gear before stepping into an Ebola isolation ward. She’s among dozens who’ve protested over delays to pay.

A Key Meat Protein Has Been Grown in Lettuce For The First Time - ScienceAlert

A Key Meat Protein Has Been Grown in Lettuce For The First Time - ScienceAlert

Eating meat is consistently shown to be one of the worst things we can do for the environment as consumers, due to the outsized negative impacts animal agriculture has on land, water and energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Leprosy cases climb in Florida: Here’s how to reduce your risk - NewsNation

Leprosy cases climb in Florida: Here’s how to reduce your risk - NewsNation

Leprosy is considered rare in the U.S., and most Americans catch the disease while traveling abroad.

Is It Healthy to Eat a Banana Every Day? Here's What Dietitians Think - AOL.com

Is It Healthy to Eat a Banana Every Day? Here's What Dietitians Think - AOL.com

Dietitians reveal how eating a banana every day can benefit your health, along with possible drawbacks and side effects of eating too many.