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Strength training may benefit the gut microbiomeJuliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The most visible benefits of lifting weights may be bulging biceps, but strength training could also improve your gut microbiome. While there is no single combination of microbes that ensures good health, certain configurations are consistently associated with better medical outcomes, such as improved immune function and healthier ageing. These include Faecalibacterium, Akkermansia and Roseburia hominis, all of which produce short-chain fatty acids like butyrate that help protect the gut’s lining and reduce inflammation. Our diets clearly play an enormous role, but research has suggested that aerobic…

PSA: It’s time to start working with your body, not against it.

Conversations about money aren’t exactly “pillow talk,” but they are as necessary for couples as whispering sweet nothings to one another. For sure, talking about money can be uncomfortable. No two people are money twins. The challenge can be even greater for couples still getting to know one another. But the sooner you get the money stuff worked out in your relationship, the better.

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High cholesterol is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States.Canned foods are convenient, budget-friendly and packed with heart-healthy nutrients.Nutrients in canned foods, like fiber and omega-3s, support healthy cholesterol levels. High cholesterol affects nearly 25 million adults in the United States, making it one of the most common chronic conditions. While medication is often part of treatment, healthy diet changes—like eating more fiber, plant-based foods and healthy fats—can also have a meaningful impact. The challenge? Busy schedules can make preparing nutritious meals feel impossible. That’s where canned foods come in: they’re quick, convenient and a surprisingly…

A recent TikTok video recommends using a paper towel more than once to clean up a mess.Food safety experts say reusing paper towels can contribute to spreading bacteria in the kitchen.When in doubt, sanitize kitchen surfaces with a clean cloth, soap and water between uses. Whether you’re concerned about the health of the planet or simply concerned about saving money, you might be looking for ways to reduce waste in the kitchen. Maybe that means repurposing dinner leftovers for lunches throughout the week, or maybe it means trying to get as many uses out of your kitchen sponges as possible.…

Thousands of striking resident doctors began to return to hospitals in South Korea on 1 September, ending an 18 month standoff that endured through police raids, a martial law declaration, and five changes of president.The return was agreed on 7 August at the third meeting of a consultative body that brought together health officials, resident doctors, and medical students.1The Korean Medical Association (KMA) cautiously welcomed the decision and the engagement from the new minister for health and welfare, Jeong Eun-kyeong, while calling for “policies that accurately reflect the reality of the medical field, not empty talk.”2 After meeting the minister…

In the intricate world of biology, a groundbreaking revelation is reshaping our understanding of trees—not as solitary giants, but as bustling metropolises of microbial life. Scientists have uncovered that each tree harbors its own microbiome, a vast invisible ecosystem comprising trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. This discovery, detailed in a recent study, parallels the human gut microbiome but extends deep into the wood itself, challenging long-held assumptions about plant life. Researchers from Yale University, leading this exploration, analyzed samples from various tree species and found that a single tree can host up to a trillion microbial cells. These…

Everyone can be a barista.

Struggling with regularity is a pain in the…well, you know. And symptoms of constipation (e.g., incomplete sense of evacuation, fewer than three bowel movements a week, increased stool hardness, pain, and abdominal distention) are more common than you may think.