Tag: health

  • This Exercise Habit Helps You Live Longer

    A long Harvard study found people who do many types of exercise have a 19 percent lower risk of early death. The benefit comes from variety not intensity or long workout hours.

  • Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?

    New research shows 7,000 daily steps are as beneficial as 10,000, reducing risks of heart disease, diabetes, dementia and more. The 10,000-step target, born from 1960s marketing, isn’t science-based. Experts say any movement helps—whether parking farther, taking stairs, or indoor laps. The key: keep moving in ways you’ll sustain.

  • Life-or-Death Decisions? AI Helps

    Leaving Amazon for a health tech startup taught me that leading a life-saving business requires a completely different mindset, balancing complex operations, AI tools, and regulatory demands. At AliveCor, passion and purpose drive a scrappy team to make a real impact on heart health every day.

  • Chronic Fatigue Linked to DNA

    Scientists have found the first strong genetic evidence for chronic fatigue syndrome also called ME. A UK study of over 275,000 people revealed eight genetic regions linked to the illness tied to the brain and immune system. Experts say this could lead to better diagnosis and treatments.

  • What’s So Bad About Nicotine?

    Nicotine is shifting from deadly cigarettes to pouches and vapes, now FDA-approved and marketed as lifestyle enhancers. While safer than smoking, the drug remains highly addictive, costly, and carries uncertain health risks, from cardiovascular concerns to possible cancer links. Experts remain divided, leaving nicotine’s true impact murky in today’s “smokeless” boom.

  • Can ChatGPT Really Raise A Child?

    More parents, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, are using AI like ChatGPT for parenting help—from newborn care to child development. Apps and gadgets now offer AI doulas, smart cribs, and baby monitors. But experts warn too much tech advice can overwhelm parents, erode confidence, and weaken real-life support systems.

  • Why Doctors Should Look For Ways To Prescribe Hope

    Hope could be just what the doctor should order. Research shows people with heart conditions do better when they feel hopeful, while hopelessness raises death risk. Linked to the placebo effect, positive thinking can ease symptoms. Experts suggest doctors help patients set goals and build agency to safely boost hope without false promises.

  • 1st Personalized Treatment With Gene-Editing Drug

    In a groundbreaking moment for medicine, a baby with a rare genetic disorder received the first personalized gene-editing drug. Created in just seven months by over 45 experts, the one-time CRISPR-based treatment corrected a single DNA error. While promising, its cost and complexity highlight challenges in making such lifesaving therapies widely accessible.

  • Vanishing Y Chromosomes Affecting Men’s Health

    Men age faster partly because they lose the Y chromosome in many blood cells, especially after 50. This weakens the immune system and raises risks of cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s. Smoking and pollution make it worse. Scientists now see this missing Y as a key reason men die younger.

  • Should You Sleepmax To Boost Health & Happiness?

    Sleepmaxxing is a trend that promotes extreme sleep hacks like mouth-taping and early bedtimes, claiming to boost health. While some tips are based on good sleep hygiene, others lack solid evidence. The key to better sleep is focusing on proven habits, like reducing caffeine and creating a calm, dark environment.