Does your sleep tracker get it right? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in

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On a typical night, I go to bed wearing a tracking watch on one wrist and another type of tracker on the other wrist. Then I compare their sleep findings

Scientists find how “zombie” cells fuel inflammation as we age

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Inflammation is one of the immune system’s most important defenses. When the body detects an infection or injury, it sends out alarm signals that recruit immune cells and other cells

A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores

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Drinking a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie as part of the UK’s 5-a-day guidance may help support mental well-being, according to research from Newcastle University in

Nearly 6 in 10 people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it

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Researchers at Oxford Population Health have found that high blood pressure is going undetected or remains poorly controlled in a large share of adults in England. The team examined blood

Even one strength training session a week could make a difference

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Healthy aging is about staying independent, maintaining mobility and continuing to enjoy everyday activities as you get older. For many people, what matters most is being able to get out

AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don’t think it’s conscious

October 18, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Even when artificial intelligence behaves exactly like a human, people are reluctant to consider it conscious, according to a new study from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU). As artificial

What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one?

October 18, 2026 0 Comments 0 tags

Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility’s address – and a long list

Nearly 10,000 patients reveal what works best for knee arthritis pain relief

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Knee braces, water therapy, and exercise may be among the most effective drug-free options for people with knee osteoarthritis, according to a large analysis published in the open-access journal PLOS

Drinking orange juice every day may change thousands of genes

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Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far

Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study

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Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines are associated with a significantly greater risk of stroke, including among younger people. The findings come from