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07/09/2026
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By Petra Stone
Five Minutes of Prayer Linked to Lower Anxiety and Pain in Study
A study of adults recruited from primary care clinics found that five minutes of in-person prayer was associated with greater reductions in anxiety and pain compared to listening to music, according to a report on the findings. The research tracked participants for six weeks and found that benefits for anxiety persisted at the final follow-up, […]
07/06/2026
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By Petra Stone
Creatine Supplementation Gains Attention for Menopausal Women, Research Suggests
Creatine’s Role Expands Beyond Muscle Building Creatine, a compound long associated with athletes seeking explosive power in the weight room, is gaining attention for potential benefits in menopausal women, according to recent discussions. Yoga teacher and personal trainer Kristin McGee reported that her OB/GYN recommended creatine, stating ‘every woman in menopause should be on it.’ […]
07/03/2026
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By Petra Stone
Moderate Intermittent Fasting Found Most Effective for Older Adults, Review of 31 Studies Shows
A new review of 31 studies has identified that moderate intermittent fasting schedules, particularly 16:8 time-restricted eating, offer the most consistent benefits for weight loss and metabolic health in adults over 60, according to a report published in Nutrients. The review, analyzed by Ava Durgin for mindbodygreen, examined data from seven randomized controlled trials and […]
07/01/2026
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By Petra Stone
Supreme Court Rules States Can Exclude Transgender Athletes from Female Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 30 voted 6-3 to uphold state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender girls and women from competing in female sports, according to the ruling released by the court. The decision overturned previous judgments issued by lower courts in favor of two transgender students who had […]
06/29/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study: Intermittent Fasting and Calorie Restriction Yield Similar Weight Loss Results Through Different Behavioral Pathways
A new randomized trial has found that intermittent fasting with early time-restricted eating and daily calorie restriction produced similar weight loss outcomes over six months, according to researchers. The two approaches achieved comparable results through different psychological mechanisms, the study reported. The trial tracked eating behavior patterns, mood, sleep, and quality of life in adults […]
06/26/2026
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By Petra Stone
Garlic and Spinach Consumption Linked to Heart Health, Blood Sugar Control, Cancer Risk Reduction and Inflammation Reduction
Consuming garlic and spinach together may provide benefits for heart health, blood sugar regulation, cancer risk reduction and inflammation, according to existing research. Both foods contain compounds such as allicin, flavonoids, nitrates, and fiber that contribute to these effects. Nutrition experts cite multiple studies supporting these claims, though they note that further human research is […]
06/22/2026
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By Petra Stone
Green Tea Extract May Increase Fat Oxidation During Exercise, Study Finds
A new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials has found that supplementation with green tea extract can increase the rate at which the body burns fat during and after exercise, according to a review published in a peer-reviewed nutrition journal. The analysis, which pooled data from nine randomized controlled trials, examined how green tea extract affects […]
06/18/2026
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By Petra Stone
Afternoon or Evening Walks May Offer Slightly Greater Blood Pressure Benefits, Experts Say
The Timing Question Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, a condition that contributes to heart attacks and stroke, according to health officials. Blood pressure naturally follows a circadian rhythm, typically rising in the morning and dipping in the evening. Morning surges and nighttime hypertension are known to increase cardiovascular risk. A 2019 […]
06/16/2026
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By Petra Stone
Study Identifies Muscle Protein NOX4 as Missing Link Between Exercise and Healthy Aging
Researchers at Monash University have identified a muscle protein called NOX4 that declines with age and inactivity, a change they say may be the molecular connection between exercise and healthy aging. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, suggest that when NOX4 falls, the body loses a key signaling system that triggers protective enzymes, […]
06/15/2026
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By Petra Stone
New Antibiotic Discovered in Soil Bacterium Targets Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Novel Way, Study Finds
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered a new antibiotic called manikomycin that kills bacteria through a previously unknown mechanism, according to a study published in Nature. The antibiotic is naturally produced by the soil bacterium Streptomyces rimosus, the report stated. Manikomycin binds to a novel site on the bacterial ribosome, evading existing […]
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