Health
Everything you need to know to improve your health, fitness and well-being, one hack at a time.
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Dyson Data Shows That Your Air Is Disgusting
Every now and then, Dyson likes to torment us with studies that show that everything we interact with is disgusting and will kill us eventually, and we can only be saved by using products very similar to the ones the company sells. That said, they’re probably not wrong, and it’s fascinating to get a look…
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Exercise Might Cut Your Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Research out this month is the latest to bolster regular exercise as a way to prevent illness. The long-term study found that the risk of Parkinson’s disease was noticeably lower in women who reported the most physical activity, compared to those who were the most sedentary.
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Cranberry Really Might Help Prevent UTIs for Many, Large Review Finds
Newly updated research suggests that cranberries really can help some people avoid urinary tract infections. The research, a review of existing clinical trial data, found enough evidence to support the use of cranberry-based products to prevent UTIs in women with recurrent infections, children, and people with a known higher risk of UTI. At the same…
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Drinking for Your Health Isn’t Really a Thing, Study Finds
A new study is the latest to suggest that modest alcohol consumption isn’t likely to provide any health benefits. The research, a review of existing studies, found no strong evidence that light to moderate drinking can reduce people’s risk of dying early. Past studies that did find a positive effect might have failed to account…