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Why most people fall off a ‘health cliff’ at 75 — and 5 ways to avoid the drop

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia says most people experience a steep decline in their 70s — but it doesn’t have to be that way.  “At 75, both men and women fall off a cliff,” the Stanford-trained physician, who runs a medical practice in Austin, Texas, said in a recent interview with “60 …

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Diabetes prevention linked to specific type of exercise, study shows

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New research suggests that picking up the weights may be more effective than hitting the treadmill when it comes to controlling blood sugar and preventing diabetes. A team from Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute has discovered that resistance training — like weightlifting or bodyweight exercises — may do a better job …

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Experts reveal exact bedtime that could prevent late-night ‘second wind’ insomnia

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Getting to bed at a certain time could help ensure a great night’s sleep. In a TikTok video, Ontario-based naturopathic doctor Kara Petrunick (@doctorkara.nd) shared the “second wind” theory that occurs between the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. “If you go to bed between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., you …

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Everyday clues that your immune system is aging — and how to fight back

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders. “Immune aging, like all aging, means that our immune systems start to slow down, make more mistakes and be less …

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Viral ‘energy booster’ has doctors divided — here’s what to know before trying it

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Coenzyme Q10, better known as CoQ10, is a trending supplement touted for boosting energy and heart health — but how do the benefits stack up to the risks? CoQ10 is a natural compound found inside every cell, where it helps turn food into usable energy. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping …

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Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune. Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were nearly 40% less likely to develop dementia, a group of cognitive disorders that cause a decline in memory, thinking and …

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Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship. Recent trends such as “sleep divorce” have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner, sometimes even inhabiting different rooms. The Scandinavian sleep method, a cultural design to improve sleep quality in Nordic countries like Sweden and Norway, has …

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‘Skinny fat’ warning issued as study finds hidden obesity behind normal BMI

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For decades, BMI (body mass index) has been the go-to number doctors use to decide whether someone is underweight, “normal,” overweight or obese.  But new global research suggests it’s possible to have a normal BMI, look thin in clothes and still meet the medical definition of obesity. A large study published in …

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Anti-aging supplement could slow disease and keep you younger, with some cautions

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A small molecule has been hailed as potentially promoting longevity and combating certain diseases — but experts are also calling for more research. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) — often nicknamed the “fountain of youth” — is a coenzyme that is essential for cellular survival, which naturally declines with age. In recent years, …

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7 key behaviors that could shield your brain from Parkinson’s disease

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues to rise, with an estimated 25 million people expected to be living with the neurological disease by 2050. The incurable progressive disorder affects motor abilities and other nervous system functions, typically causing stiffness, tremors, balance problems and slowed movement, along with mood …

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