Six eggs a week lowers heart disease death risk by 29%

A new study has found that eating between one and six eggs each week significantly reduces the risk of dying from any cause but particularly from heart disease – even in people who have been diagnosed with high cholesterol levels.

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Common supplement shows new signs of interrupting the aging process

While the price of eggs is unlikely to dip anytime soon, it might be time to find other sources of one of their key nutrients – omega-3. New research on the polyunsaturated fatty acid has uncovered encouraging signs that it can slow biological aging.

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Popular exercise supplement may cut depression & enhance psychotherapy

A study is building on a body of evidence showing a common supplement used to build muscle may also confer beneficial mental health outcomes. The clinical trial suggests the effects of psychotherapy can be amplified by adding this nutritional supplement.

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Popular sleeping pill shown to block brain’s critical cleaning cycle

Each night, our brains execute a "wash and rinse" routine that clears away harmful protein waste linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Now, new research shows that a common prescription sleep aid can disrupt this essential process.

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Coffee’s heart benefits shown to improve based on when you drink it

From fighting memory decline to warding off some cancers, drinking coffee continues to emerge as a way to improve your health. Now, a new study says that the time of day during which you drink your daily brew is key to boosting some of its effects.

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Intermittent fasting impacts hair growth, says new study

As the new year arrives, many will consider going on a diet to shed holiday weight. One popular approach might be intermittent fasting, but a new study says you might want to think twice if having a full head of hair is important to you.

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Does drinking more water equal better health? New study gives us the answer

We’re encouraged to drink more water because ‘it’s good for us.’ Now, a new study has tested that claim, examining the evidence from previous studies to see whether increasing the amount of water you drink really does provide health benefits.

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Which countries are best prepared to tackle the world’s aging population?

A survey of 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has revealed which ones are most prepared to support the world’s rapidly aging population in areas like well-being, equity, and security – and which ones aren’t. And it's not good news for the US.

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Which countries are best prepared to tackle the world’s aging population?

A survey of 143 low-, middle-, and high-income countries has revealed which ones are most prepared to support the world’s rapidly aging population in areas like well-being, equity, and security – and which ones aren’t. And it's not good news for the US.

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Aussies take big pharma to court as FDA proposes pulling cold and flu meds

After the FDA proposed pulling some cold and flu medications from shelves in the US, an Australian law firm has launched a class action against Johnson & Johnson, claiming that it has knowingly marketed and sold ineffective decongestants for years.

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