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Vitamin B12 is a critical component of the diet and can be found in animal food sources. Vitamin B12 and its available forms have been the subject of ongoing research. A recent comprehensive review discusses key aspects of vitamin B12 and components of natural versus synthetic forms of the vitamin.
In 2013, Alcohol Change UK started the “Dry January” campaign, where people could commit to abstaining from drinking alcohol for the entire month. In January 2025, about 200,000 people worldwide signed up to participate in Dry January. A new study reports that abstaining from alcohol for just one month can offer meaningful physical and psychological improvements.
With progress in diagnosis and treatment, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. However, long-term health issues after cancer treatment may affect a person’s longevity. Research has now found that cancer survivors who follow a heart-healthy lifestyle can improve their chances of living longer. The study suggests that seven behaviors, including being physically active, eating a balanced diet, and quitting smoking, not only reduce a person’s overall mortality risk by 38%, but are also associated with reduced cancer mortality.
Past research shows that engaging in creative activities can help keep your brain healthy as you age. A new study has found that not only can creative pursuits help with brain health, they may also help delay brain aging. Researchers discovered that those with long-term involvement in creative activities have a more ‘youthful’ brain age on average.
Skin health is affected by multiple factors but one area of interest is how gut health relates to skin health. A scoping review discussed the available research on how probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics impact the skin. The review identified the substantial research conducted in this area and provided suggestions for future research.
Recent studies have highlighted the potential health benefits of coffee, particularly its influence on longevity and reducing chronic disease risk. A study suggests that consuming 3 to 4 cups of coffee daily could increase lifespan and may add 5 extra years of life. A recent review also indicates that 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day could decrease mortality and lower the risk of some diseases. A third piece of research further suggests the health benefits of drinking coffee, especially in women as they get older.
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A new study from researchers at the University of Florida examined brain aging in a group of middle-aged and older adults, many of whom had chronic pain. ‘Brain age’ refers to how old the brain appears on MRI scans, which the scientists compared to the participants’ actual age. The researchers learned that people who had healthier lifestyle behaviors were more likely to have a younger brain age, which was true even in people with chronic pain.
Cutting back on social media for a week resulted in less anxiety, depression, and insomnia for participants in a new study. Extensive social media engagement is viewed as potentially damaging to mental health, although its use is widespread and growing. Experts say that scrolling through social media feeds risks replacing real-world experiences, which are more likely to be protective of mental well-being.
Studies have shown that physical activity and sleep influence each other over 24 hours, suggesting a need to optimize both to reduce the long-term risks of morbidity and mortality. A large, multinational study found that fewer than 13% of participants simultaneously met the recommended 8,000 daily steps and 7-9 hours of sleep. The study found that sleep duration influenced the number of steps the next day, but the number of steps had little impact on sleep quality or quantity. This study highlights the need for interventions that simultaneously increase sleep and physical activity levels, as the importance of adequate sleep is often overlooked.
There appears to be an association between diets high in takeout food and systemic inflammation that underlies much cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. A study of over eight thousand people found that those who eat greater amounts of takeout food are likely to have various elevated risk factors for heart disease. There are ways to reduce some risks associated with takeout food, and ways to manage healthier home-cooked meals, even in today’s fast-paced world, experts say.
After being on a list of potential donors for 12 years or so, this past month saw me finally have the opportunity to give away some of my stem cells. The opportunity to experience first-hand a procedure I have read, written, and edited articles on at Medical News Today.