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The dry, shriveled feeling you get from dark chocolate, red wine, black tea, and berries could actually be: activate the brain According to new research, it’s done in a similar way to exercise.New Japanese research suggests that flavanols, plant compounds found in these foods, may stimulate the brain by triggering sensory responses associated with bitter taste, rather than by being absorbed into the bloodstream.”The key finding of this experiment is that we demonstrate for the first time how a flavanol ingestion stimulus (presumably bitter taste) is transmitted to the central nervous system and triggers a stress response response that enhances…

Experts say living a long life is no longer just about reaching 100 years old, but about feeling your best when you reach 100 years old.Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified menopause specialist and founder of Pause Life, says it is possible to optimize your health. for a longer life With simple lifestyle changes.”While hormone therapy can be a tool in your toolkit, you can’t ignore nutrition, strength training, and getting enough sleep,” she told FOX News Digital. “Focus on them, The core pillars of health We provide a complete package to help her age well. ”Hidden signs your bones may…

almost all forest bird seeds Avian malaria is endemic in Hawaii, posing a growing threat to the popular honeymoon destination’s wildlife, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.The study reveals a potential explanation for why the disease occurs almost everywhere mosquitoes live in the Hawaiian Islands.Scientists from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the University of California analyzed blood samples from more than 4,000 birds at 64 locations across the state, a press release said.Potentially serious mosquito-borne viruses surge above normal levels in JapanThey then conducted feeding trials in which they fed infected birds to mosquitoes and…

The latest information from decades of research suggests that: brain training It can lower your risk of dementia.The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Older Adults (ACTIVE) study began in the late 1990s with approximately 3,000 people. senior citizenevaluated how brain training affects thinking and memory.The participants, who ranged in age from 65 to 94 at the start of the study, were randomly divided into groups and underwent 10 training sessions on skills such as memory, reasoning, and processing speed. The 60- to 75-minute sessions were conducted over a 6-week period.Research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may be cured by restoring…

Australian researchers have warned that GLP-1 weight loss drugs may increase the risk of rare diseases.Scurvy — Historically called “pirate disease” due to long voyages at sea. nutritious food — caused by vitamin C deficiency. According to the Cleveland Clinic, scurvy can lead to serious symptoms if left untreated.Symptoms include anemia, loose teeth It may fall out, bleed under the skin, cause bruising, swollen feet, rough, scaly skin, dry, brittle hair that curls up, and wounds that may reopen and never heal. Swollen and bleeding gums are also common results.New weight loss shot shows significant fat loss, but experts urge…

Following actors james van der beekExperts have warned that the disease is becoming more prevalent among young people after a man died after a two-and-a-half year battle with colon cancer.The “Dawson’s Creek” star made the announcement. stage 3 colon cancer He was officially diagnosed in August 2023 after a colonoscopy, but was not diagnosed until November 2024.In an August 2025 Healthline feature, Van Der Beek revealed that the first warning sign of colon cancer was changes in bowel movements, which he attributed to drinking coffee.’Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ star James van der Beek dies at 48″I didn’t know much…

potential weapon against alzheimer’s disease Scientists recently discovered that there may be something hidden in aloe vera.Aloe vera, a rubbery green plant, may be best known for its skin-soothing properties, but a study published in Current Pharmaceutical Analysis suggests that key chemicals in the plant may interact with enzymes involved in Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a new approach to halting cognitive decline.A chemical messenger in the brain called acetylcholine, which helps nerve cells communicate, is reduced in Alzheimer’s patients, contributing to memory loss and decline in cognitive function, according to a research press release.Scientists reveal just one habit that can prevent…

Do you think a sound machine helps you sleep? It may be doing the opposite.A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that listening to: pink noise at bedtime It can interfere with REM sleep (dream sleep) and restorative sleep.The study, published in the journal Sleep, found that earplugs were significantly more effective at blocking out traffic noise while sleeping.Simple nightly habits linked to healthy blood pressure, study suggestsAccording to a press release from Penn Medicine, the researchers conducted an eight-hour, seven-night sleep laboratory simulation on 25 healthy adults between the ages of…

Before James Van Der Beek passed away at the age of 48, the actor revealed his first red flag. colon cancer — and that wasn’t surprising at the time.The “Dawson’s Creek” actor’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, confirmed his death in a social media post Wednesday.After announcing his colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024, Van Der Beek told Healthline in August that there were “no red flags or anything obvious.”Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer for certain groups of Americans, study finds”I was healthy. I was doing cold plunges,” he said. “I was amazing. cardiovascular shapeand I had stage…

Obesity may be responsible for more than 10%. Infection-related deathsA new study has revealed that.Researchers analyzed medical data from around 550,000 adults in Finland and the UK over 14 years and found that obese patients were 70% more likely to be hospitalized with or die from an infection. The average age of patients in Finland was 42 years, while the average age of patients in the UK was 57 years. Obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.Weight loss experts predict five major changes in treatments could occur in 2026Items with “”class 3 obesityAccording to a…