A Father’s Metabolic Health May Matter Before Conception

New research points to sperm signals that may help explain how paternal obesity could influence offspring metabolism, but the strongest evidence so far comes from mice.

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Small Trial Tests Whether Tomato-Soy Juice Can Shift Inflammation Markers

The study does not prove that one drink can reduce disease risk, but it offers a useful look at how researchers test functional food claims in people.

May 27, 2026

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Caffeine May Change How Deeply Your Brain Sleeps

A new review suggests caffeine can affect sleep quality in ways people may not notice, including changes in brain activity tied to deeper rest.

May 28, 2026

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Weight Loss Did Not Ease AFib Symptoms in Older Adults

A randomized clinical trial found a low-calorie diet program helped older adults with overweight lose weight safely, but it did not improve persistent atrial fibrillation symptoms or rhythm outcomes.

May 25, 2026

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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements May Not Prevent Falls or Fractures

A large BMJ review found routine supplements offered little to no meaningful benefit for most older adults, but the findings do not mean calcium and vitamin D are unimportant.

May 24, 2026

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Higher Egg Intake Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Long-Term Study

A large observational study of older adults found that people who ate eggs more often were less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease over time, though researchers cannot say eggs themselves were the cause.

May 6, 2026

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Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure

A major review of long-term studies found people who ate more legumes and soy foods were less likely to develop high blood pressure, though the research cannot prove these foods alone were responsible.

May 10, 2026

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Can a Month of Diet Changes Really Make You ‘Biologically Younger?’

A small randomized trial in older adults found that four weeks of dietary changes improved some biomarkers tied to biological age, but that does not mean aging itself was reversed.

May 12, 2026

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Small Trial Adds Nuance to the 100% Fruit Juice Debate

A new study found lower depression scores among adults who added juice or smoothies while increasing produce intake, but the findings come from a small industry-funded trial.

May 28, 2026

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A Father’s Metabolic Health May Matter Before Conception

New research points to sperm signals that may help explain how paternal obesity could influence offspring metabolism, but the strongest evidence so far comes from mice.

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•

3 min read

Small Trial Tests Whether Tomato-Soy Juice Can Shift Inflammation Markers

The study does not prove that one drink can reduce disease risk, but it offers a useful look at how researchers test functional food claims in people.

May 27, 2026

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2 min read

Structured Healthy Habits May Help Older Adults Reduce Frailty

A two-year randomized clinical trial found older adults at risk for cognitive decline improved more on a frailty measure when lifestyle changes included coaching, goal setting and accountability.

May 26, 2026

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Structured Healthy Habits May Help Older Adults Reduce Frailty

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A Father’s Metabolic Health May Matter Before Conception

Small Trial Tests Whether Tomato-Soy Juice Can Shift Inflammation Markers

Caffeine May Change How Deeply Your Brain Sleeps

Weight Loss Did Not Ease AFib Symptoms in Older Adults

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements May Not Prevent Falls or Fractures

Most Popular

Higher Egg Intake Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Long-Term Study

Eating More Beans, Soy Linked to Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure

Can a Month of Diet Changes Really Make You ‘Biologically Younger?’

Latest Posts

Caffeine May Change How Deeply Your Brain Sleeps

Small Trial Adds Nuance to the 100% Fruit Juice Debate

A Father’s Metabolic Health May Matter Before Conception

Small Trial Tests Whether Tomato-Soy Juice Can Shift Inflammation Markers

Structured Healthy Habits May Help Older Adults Reduce Frailty

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