Are more young people in Asia becoming antisocial? - Asia Specific podcast, BBC World Service

South Korea’s Bold Fix For Loneliness

South Korea is now asking computer chatbots to talk its most isolated young people out of their bedrooms.Quick TakeBBC World Service's Asia Specific podcast...
High Xylitol Levels In Blood Linked To Cardiovascular Risk | WION World DNA

Popular Sweetener Tied To Clots

Blood tests on thousands of adults just turned a common sugar substitute into a heart health question mark, with researchers reporting a 57% jump...
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Killer Fat Hiding In Muscle?

A muscle can look big on the outside and still be quietly filling up with fat on the inside, and that hidden change may...
Can Technology Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults? | Mayo Clinic Aging Forward Podcast

Loneliness Cure — The Tablet Twist

A simple tablet designed for seniors cut depression scores by nearly a third in just one month — but the broader science on technology...
A mysterious kidney disease has arrived in Texas / Texas Monthly

Houston Alarm: Dialysis Cases Defy Logic

A kidney disease once thought to strike only sugarcane cutters in Central America has now shown up in medical records from Houston hospitals.Story SnapshotResearchers...
Dr. Alan Castel: The Simple Walking Habit That Boosts Memory.

Why Fast Walkers Dodge Cognitive Decline

A daily 30-minute walk can rewire the brain's memory networks in as little as twelve weeks, according to researchers who tracked older adults on...
The 1-Hour Weekly Workout for Perimenopausal Women: 20/20/20 Protocol Explained

The Workout Your Brain Starts Secretly Craving After Menopause

Post-menopausal women who did regular aerobic exercise showed sharper thinking skills than those who only stretched, according to new Rutgers University research.Quick TakeRutgers researchers...
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Sleep Debt Trap: Does Catch-Up Sleep Really Help

Night owls who think they can catch up on rest anytime may be surprised to learn their brains stay tuned to the workday clock...
Two seniors jogging together on a forest path

Tiny Workouts, Big Brain Payoff

Ten focused minutes of brisk movement, done often, tracked to sharper thinking and healthier brain aging in older adults.Story SnapshotA 2026 report links frequent...
Red espresso machine brewing two shots beside croissants on a plate

Heavy Coffee Warning: Hidden Bone Risk

A decade-long study of nearly 10,000 older women found tea linked to slightly stronger hips, while very heavy coffee intake showed a possible bone...

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