Wellness, Longevity & Beauty

How much sleep do you really need? Scientists emphasize a "U-shaped risk curve."

New research from Australia overturns the old idea that exercise “uses up” heartbeats. It shows that fitter people actually use fewer total heartbeats each day thanks to their lower resting heart rates, even when accounting for workouts. Athletes’ hearts beat around 10% less daily, saving over 11,000 beats per day compared to sedentary people. This efficiency not only signals cardiovascular fitness but also translates to longer life expectancy and lower disease risk.

Accumulating steps during bouts of at least 15 minutes was associated with a lower risk of dying over nearly a decade of follow-up.

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After testing over 30 anti-aging skin care products with real-life users and consulting experts, we narrowed it down to the 17 that truly work. See which ones made the cut.

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Discover inspiring resources for an Alcohol Free Lifestyle and see how vibrant sobriety can be for everyone This Mother’s Day.

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Life is finite. Make it count! See how habits and biology affect your lifespan.

Thailand is one of the few destinations where clothes‑free vacations can happen year‑round and there's more on offer than you'd think

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Drugs taken years—even decades—ago can leave lasting imprints on the gut microbiome, reshaping the community of microbes long after treatment stops. Scientists analyzing over 2,500 Estonian Biobank samples discovered that antibiotics aren’t the only culprits—antidepressants, beta-blockers, and anxiety medications also disrupt gut ecosystems. Some drugs from the same class even have different microbial effects.

Conscientiousness is constantly touted as a virtue, so what’s life like for people with the opposite trait – disinhibition?

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They say naturism is dying - but on beaches worldwide, it’s thriving with Gen Z and millennials redefining social nudity.

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Best nootropic tea: Bacopa, Cistanche, Haritaki, Polygala, Semen cuscutae, and Vaccinium may improve memory, focus, and motivation.

Whether its boosting brain power or warding off memory loss, people use nootropics for an array of reasons. Here's a look at what natural nootropics can do.