Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury, a common and often frustrating experience for older adults. New research from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) now offers a deeper explanation, revealing that muscle stem cells deliberately sacrifice speed and regenerative power in exchange for long-term survival. The study, published…
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Late Bedtimes Raise Heart Disease Risk, Study Warns Night Owls
Staying up late may be doing more harm than most people realise. A major international study has found that adults who prefer late bedtimes commonly known as night owls face a significantly higher risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes as they age. The impact appears to be particularly…
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Stop Wasting Money on Full-Body Checkups: Tests That Matter
Preventive healthcare is not about doing more tests; it is about choosing the right tests at the right age. Across India, many people either delay basic health screening or spend heavily on so-called “full-body checkups” that offer little real benefit. Medical experts warn that unnecessary testing can increase anxiety, lead…
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Weekly Exercise Key to Controlling Blood Pressure
A new study highlights that maintaining at least five hours of moderate exercise weekly from young adulthood significantly lowers the risk of developing hypertension in later life. Conducted across four US cities with more than 5,100 participants, the research emphasizes that consistent physical activity is essential for heart health and…
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“Why Belly Fat Rises After 30: Causes & Fixes”
Many people notice a frustrating change once they cross the age of 30: belly fat begins to accumulate even when their diet and exercise routines remain unchanged. According to a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, this shift is not a coincidence but the result of predictable physiological…
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India Expands Affordable Cancer Care Nationwide
The Government of India is undertaking a comprehensive, future-ready transformation of cancer care to ensure that quality treatment is accessible, affordable and closer to patients’ homes, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh told Parliament on Thursday. Responding to multiple questions on the rising cancer burden, the Minister said the country is…
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India Advances Integrative Ayurveda Research to Tackle Obesity
India is strengthening its position as a global leader in evidence-based integrative healthcare with a major international conference on obesity and metabolic disorders scheduled in Bengaluru. Organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) through the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), the two-day event will take place…
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5 Everyday Habits That Secretly Raise Heart Attack Risk
For years, foods like red meat and butter have been blamed for heart disease. However, new evidence shows that less obvious lifestyle habits may be silently increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. These habits undermine nitric oxide production, a crucial molecule that keeps blood vessels relaxed and healthy….
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Simple Habits to Keep Your Brain Young, Says Neurosurgeon
Staying mentally sharp is one of the greatest health priorities today. From remembering details to staying focused at work, everyone wants a brain that remains youthful and agile. Neurosurgeon Dr. Prashant Katakol, who has spent more than 33 years treating patients, says he has discovered a few simple but powerful…
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Best Exercise to Grow New Brain Cells, Says Neuroscientist
For decades, the common belief was that once we reach adulthood, our brains stop producing new neurons. Modern neuroscience has shattered this myth. Research now shows that the adult brain is capable of generating new brain cells, particularly in the hippocampus — the region responsible for memory, learning, and emotional…