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In today’s fast-paced and increasingly disconnected world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become all too common. While we often think of loneliness as an emotional state, new research from UCLA Health suggests that it can have profound effects on our physical health as well, particularly when it comes to our eating habits and…

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Imagine this: It’s been a long day, and you’re feeling a bit down. However, you take a sip of cool, refreshing water, and suddenly, you start feeling better. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. A new survey suggests that staying hydrated might just be the key to unlocking more joy in your daily life.…

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Every year, many Americans take part in Dry January, where they refrain from consuming alcohol for 31 days. For some, their primary motivation is curiosity. They exercise regularly and eat healthy but also have a glass of wine with dinner. Would skipping a nightly sip affect how you feel or boost your fitness during or…

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Cambridge scientists may have found a new way in which fasting helps reduce inflammation, a potentially damaging side effect of the body’s immune system that underlines several chronic diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Fasting increases levels of a chemical in the blood known as arachidonic acid, which inhibits inflammation. The researchers believe it may also…

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Our grandparents may have been onto something with those early-bird dinners. The best time to eat the evening meal is four hours before bedtime. According to a statistician who analyzed time-use data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in America, dinnertime is 6:19 p.m., but it varies from a little after 5 p.m. to…

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