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No Single Best Diet Slows Aging, 2026 Study Finds
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No Single Best Diet Slows Aging, 2026 Study Finds

A 2026 study of 7,500 adults found several healthy diets each slow biological aging, with no clear winner. The best diet is the one you can stick with.

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Runner's Gut: Can You Train It? 2026 Research
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Runner's Gut: Can You Train It? 2026 Research

Up to 80% of endurance athletes get GI symptoms mid-race. Here is what 2026 research says about training your gut to handle race-day fuel.

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Does the Nordic Diet Help You Live Longer? 2026 Study
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Does the Nordic Diet Help You Live Longer? 2026 Study

A large 2026 Swedish study tied the Nordic diet to a 23% lower risk of death. Here's what it found and how to eat this way.

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Do Your Drinks Affect Your Mood? 2026 Study
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Do Your Drinks Affect Your Mood? 2026 Study

A 2026 review of 2 million people links sugary and energy drinks to higher depression risk, while coffee went the other way. Here's what to know.

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Does Coffee Build Muscle and Cut Fat? 2026 Study
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Does Coffee Build Muscle and Cut Fat? 2026 Study

A 2026 Finnish study links regular coffee to less body fat and more muscle. Here's what the research shows, and what it can't prove yet.

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Does Eating Fish Prevent Alzheimer's? 2026 Study
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Does Eating Fish Prevent Alzheimer's? 2026 Study

A new 2026 Tufts study used a tougher method to test whether oily fish lowers Alzheimer's risk. The answer is messier than the 'brain food' label suggests.

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Keto vs Mediterranean: What a New 2026 Study Found
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Keto vs Mediterranean: What a New 2026 Study Found

A 2026 clinical trial pitted keto against Mediterranean and low-fat diets. All caused weight loss, but one changed liver fat and blood sugar most.

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Can Your Diet Trigger Acid Reflux? 2026 Study
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Can Your Diet Trigger Acid Reflux? 2026 Study

A 2026 study of 183,878 adults links diet quality to acid reflux risk. Here is what the data shows about GERD and what you eat.

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Can What You Eat Change How You Sleep? 2026 Study
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Can What You Eat Change How You Sleep? 2026 Study

A 2026 Nature Health study of nearly 4,800 nights linked higher fiber and plant-forward eating to more deep sleep and REM. Here's what the data shows.

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Does Meal Timing Affect How Long You Live? 2026 Study
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Does Meal Timing Affect How Long You Live? 2026 Study

A 2026 study of 31,000 adults links when you eat your first and last meal to lifespan. Here is what the timing data actually shows.

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Is Full-Fat Dairy Actually Healthy? What 2026 Says
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Is Full-Fat Dairy Actually Healthy? What 2026 Says

A 2026 University of Toronto trial found three daily servings of full-fat dairy did not raise weight or cholesterol. Here is what it means for your plate.

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Does Eating Fast Raise Blood Pressure? New 2026 Study
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Does Eating Fast Raise Blood Pressure? New 2026 Study

A 236,000-person study links fast eating and skipping breakfast to higher blood pressure risk. Here is what the 2026 research actually found.

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Is the Magnesium Hype Real? What 2026 Research Says
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Is the Magnesium Hype Real? What 2026 Research Says

Magnesium is 2026's most-Googled supplement. Here's what the science actually supports, how much you need, and when a pill beats a plate.

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Is More Protein Actually Better? What 2026 Research Says
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Is More Protein Actually Better? What 2026 Research Says

A 2026 review of 350+ studies questions the protein boom, suggesting less protein may support healthier aging for many adults.

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Fibermaxxing: Does the Viral Fiber Trend Work?
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Fibermaxxing: Does the Viral Fiber Trend Work?

Fibermaxxing is TikTok's biggest 2026 nutrition trend. Here's what the science says about how much fiber you need and how to do it safely.

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Does When You Eat Affect Your Brain? New 2026 Study
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Does When You Eat Affect Your Brain? New 2026 Study

A 2026 trial found older women who ate within an 8-hour window scored better on brain tests than those eating over 12 hours, despite similar weight loss. Here is what it means.

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Can You Really Detox Cortisol? What Science Says
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Can You Really Detox Cortisol? What Science Says

The 'cortisol detox' trend has 800M+ TikTok views, but you cannot flush a hormone. Here is what the science says, and why fiber is the real story.

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Spermidine: The Food Compound Tied to Immune Aging
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Spermidine: The Food Compound Tied to Immune Aging

A 2026 pilot trial links spermidine, found in mushrooms, aged cheese and wheat germ, to a stronger immune response in older adults. Here is what the science says.

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Does Keto Raise Cancer Risk? New 2026 Research
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Does Keto Raise Cancer Risk? New 2026 Research

A 2026 MIT study found a ketogenic diet increased small intestine tumor growth in cancer-prone mice, even as similar diets looked protective in the colon. Here is what it means for keto eaters.

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Do You Really Need Electrolytes in a Heat Wave?
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Do You Really Need Electrolytes in a Heat Wave?

Heat waves have turned electrolyte drinks into a summer craze. Here's what 2026 research says about hydration, water-rich foods, and when salts actually help.

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The Protein Craze: Do Fortified Foods Actually Help?
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The Protein Craze: Do Fortified Foods Actually Help?

High-protein lattes, chips and beer are everywhere in 2026. Here is what the science says about fortified foods and how much protein you really need.

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Creatine for the Brain: What 2026 Research Says
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Creatine for the Brain: What 2026 Research Says

Creatine is famous for building muscle, but 2026 research is testing whether it helps the brain. Here is what the evidence actually shows.

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The Plant-Based Swapping Trap: 2026 Research on Nutrient Gaps
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The Plant-Based Swapping Trap: 2026 Research on Nutrient Gaps

New July 2026 studies show how simple plant-based food swaps can lead to nutrient gaps. Learn how to transition without losing key nutrients.

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Timing Your Protein Shake: The Pea Protein Preload Hack
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Timing Your Protein Shake: The Pea Protein Preload Hack

A new June 2026 study reveals that drinking pea protein 30 minutes before a meal cuts blood sugar spikes by 75%. Here is how to use this preload hack.

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How to Live Longer Without Muscle Loss: The Longevity Diet
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How to Live Longer Without Muscle Loss: The Longevity Diet

A June 2026 Cell Metabolism study reveals how a plant-focused diet with small methionine adjustments extends lifespan without causing muscle loss or frailty.

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Not All Protein Is Equal for Your Joints
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Not All Protein Is Equal for Your Joints

A June 2026 UK Biobank study of 23,000+ adults found vegetable protein linked to 11-24% lower joint disease risk, while red meat was associated with higher rheumatoid arthritis risk. Here's what the data shows and what to eat differently.

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GLP-1 Drugs May Cut Cancer Risk by 41% — What the Study Found
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GLP-1 Drugs May Cut Cancer Risk by 41% — What the Study Found

A 2026 Annals of Oncology study of 229,000+ obese adults found GLP-1 drugs linked to a 41% drop in obesity-related cancer risk. Here's what the data shows, and what to eat to make the most of it.

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Calcium and Vitamin D Won't Save Your Bones. What Will?
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Calcium and Vitamin D Won't Save Your Bones. What Will?

A BMJ review of 153,902 adults found calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little protection against fractures or falls. Here's what the evidence actually supports for bone health.

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Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Dementia Risk by 58%
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Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Dementia Risk by 58%

A Harvard study of 5,370 adults tracked for nearly nine years links high ultra-processed food intake to a 58% higher risk of dementia and 46% higher cognitive impairment. Here's what the data shows and what to eat instead.

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One Drink a Day May Not Be Safe After All
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One Drink a Day May Not Be Safe After All

A new study reviewed 7,200+ studies to redefine what 'moderate' drinking actually means for cancer, heart disease, and mortality risk. Published June 9, 2026.

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A Gut Microbe May Slow Weight Regain After Dieting
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A Gut Microbe May Slow Weight Regain After Dieting

A Nature Medicine trial found that a specific gut bacterium slowed weight regain after dieting. Here's what the research shows, and what to eat to support it.

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