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Study Finds Association Between Midlife Antibiotic Use and Cognitive Decline in Women

We know by now that the gut microbiome plays a major role in cognition and antibiotic use has detrimental impacts on gut health, but there's been limited evidence to prove this seemingly obvious association — ...

ASMR: What Is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response & Does It Work?

If you spend a decent amount of time on social media or platforms like Reddit, you may have across the unusual trend called ASMR, or "autonomous sensory meridian response." What does ASMR seen on things ...

Housework, Gardening Boost Heart Health for Older Women

Many can attest that it's good for the soul, but is gardening good for the heart? Does it "count" as exercise? A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association aimed to answer the ...

What Is Autophobia? How to Treat the Fear of Being Alone

What is a fear of being alone called? When a fear of being alone is intense enough, it can be called "autophobia," which describes someone who is irrationally afraid of solitude, isolation, and being ignored ...

Smoking Cigarettes at All-Time Low (Plus Tips to Quit)

Bad news abounds, but here's a major positive: Cigarette smoking in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2020, with only 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers, according to a recent ...

New Law Cracks Down on Synthetic Nicotine Products

Last month, Congress closed a gap in the tobacco industry that allowed for the sale of synthetic nicotine products commonly made in flavors that are meant to attract young people. The Food and Drug Administration ...

CDC: Only 1 in 10 Adults Meets Daily Fruit and Vegetable Intake

Is it five fruits and five veggies a day that we're supposed to aim for? Exactly how many fruits and vegetables should we eat every day? According to most health authorities, such as the USDA, adults ...

Skippy Peanut Butter Recall 2022: Is Your Favorite on the List?

If you're like me, you find yourself eating peanut butter on a regular basis for its versatility and, of course, delicious taste. However, if you are a fan of certain types of Skippy peanut butter, ...

Mental Speed: Zero Slowdown to Age 60?

As we get older, our brains get a little slower just like our muscles, right? Maybe not by our 30s, but certainly by our 40s and 50s, yes? Surprisingly, and wonderfully, a new study declares that mental ...

Diet Quality in Pregnancy and the Risk of Fetal Growth Restriction

While a fetus is developing within a mother's womb, it's possible for his/her growth to be stunted (or "restricted") due to a number of factors, including the mom's health and genetic abnormalities. Fetal growth restriction (FGR) ...