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The real reason for nail-biting and other ‘bad habits,’ according to psychologists

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nail-biting, procrastination and avoidance are often framed as bad habits we can’t control, but a new psychology book argues that they’re more like survival strategies that may have once protected us. In “Controlled Explosions in Mental Health,” clinical psychologist Dr. Charlie Heriot-Maitland examined why people stick with bad habits that seem to …

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Martha Stewart shares 7 tips for aging well: ‘Look good, feel good, be good’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Martha Stewart has emphasized her focus on healthy living, as she remains physically active and engaged in business and creative pursuits well into her 80s. On a recent episode of the podcast “50 & Unfiltered,” the lifestyle icon, 84, spoke with her longtime friend and colleague, QVC host Shawn Killinger, about a …

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Feeling lonely? Simple 5-3-1 rule could help you make more connections

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Social connection is known to be a key factor in overall health and well-being. About one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, which is linked to around 871,000 deaths annually due to impacts on health, according to the World Health Organization. One approach gaining attention is the 5-3-1 rule, a simple framework …

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Heart study flags dangerous rhythm risk for endurance athletes over 50

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds. The study, published earlier this month in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that some endurance athletes over the age of 50 …

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Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amateur golf might be known as a “leisurely” pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise. While it may not appear to be the most physically demanding sport, golf does have some tangible physical health benefits — especially …

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Doctor reveals health effects of 30 days without alcohol

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Top stories → Doctor reveals what 30 days without alcohol does to the brain and body → Whole milk is headed back to school cafeterias after Trump signs new law → Oprah reveals her struggle with “shame” at taking weight-loss drugs President Donald Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act …

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Cancer survival rates reach record high, but deadliest types still put Americans at risk

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People who have received a cancer diagnosis are living longer than ever, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS). Decades of cancer research have led to more effective treatment of the disease, so that cancer is “becoming less of a death sentence and more of a treatable chronic …

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Doctors reveal what ‘reasonable’ drinking looks like — and who should avoid alcohol

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the …

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Early peanut exposure in babies tied to sharp drop in food allergy diagnoses

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Historically, parents were advised to avoid feeding peanuts to babies for the first few years of life, but emerging research has confirmed that introducing them sooner — as early as infancy — could help stave off food allergies. A 2025 study led by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia analyzed medical records from …

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Oprah reveals struggle with ‘shame’ of weight-loss drugs and what happened when she quit

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Longtime talk show host Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her recent weight-loss success after sticking to a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Winfrey, 71, began taking a GLP-1 medication in 2023, but attempted to quit after six months to see if she could lose weight without it, according to a recent interview with …

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