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Not all sitting is equal. A new study found that mentally active sedentary habits, like reading, puzzles, writing, or learning a skill, were linked to lower dementia risk than passive sitting like watching TV. https://bit.ly/4vZ0A4l

Dementia: Keeping your brain active while sitting may help reduce risk Share on PinterestCan keeping the brain active while sitting help lower dementia risk? Carol Yepes/Getty ImagesPrevious research has shown that making certain unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as living a sedentary lifestyle, may increase a person’s risk for dementia. A new study has found that me...

Exercise helps joints more than many people realize. Movement circulates joint fluid, strengthens the muscles that absorb impact, and low-impact options like walking, cycling, tai chi, swimming, and yoga can all help protect mobility. https://bit.ly/4cPsFlO

Exercise Can Protect Your Joints – Here's What You Should Try Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints are not one of them.

Happy Memorial Day! Today we remember and honor those who served. Wishing you a safe, meaningful holiday with time to rest and connect.

For people who already have ASCVD, getting LDL below 55 mg/dL instead of below 70 mg/dL cut major cardiovascular events by about one-third over 3 years in a randomized trial. This only applies to people with existing heart disease, so treatment targets should stay personal. https://bit.ly/4t15jzB

Cholesterol: More intensive LDL lowering may cut major heart risks Using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels further than traditional guidelines suggest may help decrease risk for major cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.

Gut health trends can go off the rails fast. Fiber is important, but "maxxing" it overnight can backfire. Aim for roughly 25 to 38 grams per day, build up slowly, and get most of it from real foods, not hype. https://bit.ly/4t7lsnn

The New Gut Health Obsession Comes With a Catch, Experts Warn First it was protein, now it's fiber: the "maxxing" mindset has permeated social media, as wellness influencers insist that loading up on certain nutrients is the key to vitality and a life-changing gut glow-up.

Weight loss may get easier when meals get simpler. A study found that more consistent daily calories and repeating go-to meals was linked to better weight loss than a more varied pattern. https://bit.ly/3QDGHzC

Weight loss: Having 'go-to' meals on repeat may give better results Eating many 'repeat' meals every day and consuming more calories at the weekend may help with weight loss more, a new study indicates.

New AHA guidance puts the focus on patterns, not perfection. Build meals around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and unsaturated fats, while cutting back on ultraprocessed foods, added sugar, sodium, and excess alcohol. https://bit.ly/3Pb6xdN

New heart health guidelines highlight 9 key lifestyle steps The new 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines note 9 key steps to better heart health, which include more plant-based foods, and highlight the importance of lifelong healthy eating.

Gut health may matter for brain aging, too. A new review suggests probiotics, prebiotics, diet changes, and other microbiome strategies may help support cognition, likely through inflammation, signaling, and gut-brain pathways. https://bit.ly/4w4KztK

Brain health: Probiotics, healthy diet may support cognitive function A new review looks at how probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, and f***l microbiota transplants can help support gut health and preserve brain function as people age.

Small changes still count. In a study of 50,000+ adults, about 10 extra minutes of sleep, 5 more minutes of exercise, and a small diet upgrade were linked to a 10% lower risk of major cardiovascular events. https://bit.ly/4t7rXGS

Heart disease: 10 extra minutes of sleep per night may lower risk A combination of very small lifestyle changes could offer significant cardiovascular health benefits, a recent study suggests.

Higher vitamin D levels in early midlife were linked to lower levels of tau protein on brain scans about 16 years later, though they were not linked to amyloid-beta. Promising, but still early and not a reason to megadose. https://bit.ly/42C2rOT

Could vitamin D help lower Alzheimer’s risk markers? A new study shows a potential association between levels higher vitamin D levels and lower levels of the Alzheimer's biomarker tau protein years later.