Health
Wildfires force Los Angeles app developer to use his own technology to navigate crisis
The wind whips embers while firefighters battle the fire in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area, during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 9, 2025. Ringo Chiu | Reuters For almost two years, Viktor Makarskyy has been working on an app that serves […]
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: What I eat for breakfast every day
When I moved from Japan to the U.S. in the 1990s, it wasn’t always easy to get the ingredients I knew and loved. But there were some staples that were easier to come by, like whole grains and beans. From there, I built my favorite breakfast: brown rice, beans, “natto” (fermented soybeans), “nukazuke” (pickled vegetables), […]
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‘There is no safe level’ of alcohol to drink, doctor says—not even one glass of red wine per day
Having a glass of wine a day has been often touted as a healthy choice for your heart. While there are warnings against using other substances like cigarettes, alcohol in moderation is typically considered fine — but that may be changing. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages people to avoid large amounts of alcohol, […]
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104-year-old on ‘the key’ to a long, happy life: ‘Be active as much as you can’ in your community—research backs her up
Erline Dennis, 104, was a teacher for nearly 40 years. Though it’s been decades since she retired, Dennis still has an impact on her former students. Many of the kids she taught back then are now senior adults, according to Fox 8. “Every once in a while, I see someone who I haven’t seen in […]
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Nutritionist from Japan: The food I love eating every day—and that robust 90-year-olds in my life swear by
The oceans in and around Japan are believed to contain roughly 1,500 kinds of seaweed, which have long been a staple of Japanese cuisine. Depending on the region and the climate, you can find many different tastes and textures. I’m a nutritionist from Nara, Japan, and seaweed is one of the most nostalgic foods for […]
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TikTok’s ‘Winter Arc’ challenge helps you get ahead of your New Year goals. Here’s why it’s gone viral and 4 tips to get started
The latest obsession on TikTok is the “Winter Arc” challenge, which sees young people get ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions. Winter Arc TikTok is flooded with videos of young men and women wearing dark-colored oversized hoodies and athleisure, working out in the gym, or going for early-morning runs. “These are the months where a […]
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I’m a longevity researcher and doctor of functional medicine: Here’s what I do every day for a long, healthy life
Dr. Frank Lipman has over 35 years of experience in functional medicine and throughout his career, he has always considered researching longevity as an extension of his work. Lipman is an author of seven books, including “The New Rules of Aging Well,” which he co-authored with Danielle Claro. When it comes to longevity, “almost everything […]
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Australia proposes ban on social media for children under 16
Shoppers use their phones as they walk past the entrance to a Myer department store, owned by Australia’s biggest department store chain Myer Holdings Ltd, in Sydney, Australia, November 1, 2017. Steven Saphore | Reuters Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading. […]
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Stanford professor who went to Bhutan to learn about ‘the key to human happiness’: My No. 1 takeaway from my big ‘aha moment’
Ron Gutman visited the Kingdom of Bhutan in October 2024. Courtesy of Ron Gutman. What is the key to human happiness? That’s one of life’s biggest questions and Ron Gutman has dedicated a big part of his career to learning more about the topic. Gutman is a Stanford adjunct professor, serial entrepreneur, author, speaker and […]
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These dividend-paying stocks could be in the ‘early innings’ of a rally
It’s time to step back into health-care stocks, according to Wolfe Research. The sector was one of the worst performing over the past month, pulling back over 4% from September to October, technical analyst Rob Ginsberg wrote in a note on Tuesday. “As evidenced by XLV [Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund], price is back […]
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