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A Harvard study highlighted by Dr. Wendi LeBrett emphasizes avoiding 14 specific ultra-processed foods, such as cookies, candy, chips, and processed meats, to reduce the risk of colon polyps and subsequent colon cancer, especially in younger women.
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, an 85-year-long research project, reveals that strong, supportive relationships are the most significant factor for happiness and longevity, outweighing money or fame. Quality relationships, emotional resilience, healthy lifestyle choices, and social engagement are key to a fulfilling life, emphasizing that nurturing meaningful connections is vital for health and well-being.
A Harvard-led study finds that workers are willing to accept up to a 25% pay cut to work remotely, highlighting the high value placed on flexibility despite ongoing return-to-office mandates by major companies.
A Harvard-affiliated study found that daily vitamin D supplementation may slow biological aging by protecting DNA and preserving telomere length, with participants taking 2,000 IU experiencing nearly three years less telomere shortening over four years, suggesting a potential tool for promoting long-term health.
A Harvard study suggests that naturally occurring lithium in the brain may play a role in preventing Alzheimer's disease, with findings showing lower lithium levels in affected individuals and potential for lithium compounds like lithium orotate to reverse memory loss in mice. However, experts caution that human trials are needed before any treatment recommendations can be made.
A Harvard-affiliated study suggests that taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily may help slow biological aging by protecting DNA and telomeres, but further research and caution are advised before using it as an anti-aging supplement.
A Harvard study found that women who drink 2-5 cups of caffeinated coffee daily during midlife have a higher chance of maintaining overall health into old age, with benefits specific to coffee and not other caffeinated beverages, emphasizing coffee's potential role in healthy aging when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
A Harvard study links loss of the metal lithium to Alzheimer's disease, showing promising results in mice that could lead to earlier detection and new treatments, but experts caution against self-medicating with lithium before human trials are validated.
A Harvard study suggests that lithium, a trace metal found in food and water, may prevent and reverse Alzheimer's disease by protecting against brain aging, with experiments showing memory restoration in mice.
A Harvard-led study found that children living near Coldwater Creek in Missouri, contaminated by radioactive waste from Coldwater Creek, had a 44% higher risk of developing cancer later in life, highlighting long-term health risks from nuclear waste exposure and prompting calls for accountability and caution in nuclear projects.
Harvard researchers suggest that eating about five ounces of dark chocolate weekly may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21%, thanks to its high polyphenol content, though moderation is advised as milk chocolate does not offer the same benefits.
Sea slugs of the species Elysia crispata can steal and utilize chloroplasts from algae to generate energy from sunlight, a process called kleptoplasty, which may serve multiple functions like energy production, camouflage, or defense, revealing complex biological interactions and potential insights into symbiosis and evolution.
A large Harvard study found that certain napping habits—longer than 30 minutes, irregular schedules, and midday-heavy naps—are associated with higher mortality risk, potentially signaling underlying health issues. Short, consistent power naps are recommended, while irregular or prolonged naps may indicate health problems needing medical attention.
A Harvard and Ben Gurion University study found that nearly one-third of individuals on healthy diets did not lose weight but still experienced significant improvements in metabolic health, challenging the notion that weight loss is the sole indicator of health success.
A Harvard-led study of over 47,000 women found that drinking at least one cup of coffee daily is associated with healthier aging, including better physical and mental health, and lower risk of chronic diseases, with additional benefits up to five cups per day. The study emphasizes correlation, not causation, but adds to existing evidence suggesting coffee's positive health effects.