Health

The key to feeling better in a fast, overstimulated world might be surprisingly simple: Live a little more like your grandparents.A growing social media trend, dubbed "nonnamaxxing," draws inspiration from the slower, more intentional rhythms associated with an Italian grandmother.The lifestyle is often linked to activities like preparing home-cooked meals, spending time outdoors and making meaningful connections.MARTHA STEWART SHARES 7 TIPS FOR AGING WELL: 'LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD, BE GOOD'"Nonnamaxxing […]

A woman who got a dog to support her through a breast cancer diagnosis was later shocked when the pet was diagnosed with the same disease years later.Vickie Doogan, 52, from England, said her dog Dolly, a poochon, became her constant companion during recovery from her second cancer diagnosis, news agency SWNS reported.Doogan was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age 39 after noticing a dull pain and a lump […]

As President Donald Trump backs efforts to advance psychedelic drugs, doctors are speaking out about how the move could impact mental health treatments.On Friday, Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the research, funding and potential FDA approval of psychedelics like ibogaine, psilocybin, LCD and MDMA, primarily to treat PTSD, depression and addiction.Psychedelics, psychoactive compounds that act largely through serotonin pathways, are being studied in controlled clinical settings for mental […]

Feeling lonely may take a toll on older adults' memory — but it may not speed up cognitive decline, according to a new study.Researchers from Colombia, Spain and Sweden analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults ages 65 to 94 across 12 European countries and found those who reported higher levels of loneliness did worse on memory tests at the start of the study, according to research published this month […]

Research continues to uncover new details on how fasting may help extend life.A new study published in the journal Nature Communications investigated how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging research.Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas compared worms that were fed normally to those that underwent a 24-hour fast in early adulthood and were then fed again, according to a […]

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More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show — but the potential savings come at a cost.Most people opting to pursue this so-called "medical tourism" are chasing budget-friendly price tags. International surgeries, such as hair transplants in Turkey, can cost as little as $4,000 to $5,000, compared to $20,000 to $30,000 in the U.S., but often come with extreme risks, according to board-certified plastic surgeon […]

You might want to drop the bacon, because it might be the reason behind your bad knees, recent research suggests.Ultraprocessed foods have been studied extensively for their negative health effects, and now a new study has linked them to an increased risk of arthritis in the knees.Foods in this category are designed for longer shelf life, strong flavor appeal and convenience. Common examples include breakfast cereals, bacon, hot dogs, pre-packaged […]

"Clavicular," the controversial "looksmaxxing" influencer, was reportedly hospitalized due to a suspected overdose Tuesday night during a livestream. The Miami content creator, 20, posted a photo of his bloody face and commented on X Wednesday."Just got home, that was brutal. All of the substances are just [to] cope, trying to feel neurotypical while being in public, but obviously, that isn’t a real solution. The worst part of tonight was my face […]