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Belly Fat and Vitamin D Deficiency: Study Shows Increased Risk of Death in People Age 50 and Older

A new large-scale, long-term study suggests that two common health problems in older adults may be particularly harmful when they occur together: abdominal obesity—that is, excessive belly fat—and vitamin D […]

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More Than Just a Pick-Me-Up: How Coffee Might Activate an Important Protective Mechanism in the Body

Coffee has repeatedly been linked to a longer life expectancy and a lower risk of various chronic diseases. However, scientists have not yet fully understood the biological processes that could

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Why Some People Live to Be 100: What the Immune System and Metabolism Reveal About Healthy Aging

The dream of living a long life while remaining healthy and active for as long as possible has preoccupied humankind for centuries. Today, modern gerontology no longer attempts to explain

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Scientists Discover a Protein Switch That Burns Fat and Prevents the Formation of New Fat Cells

Modern weight-loss medications have revolutionized the treatment of obesity and helped many people lose a significant amount of weight. However, these medications often have a major drawback: they can also

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Why Belly Fat Increases with Age: Researchers Discover a Previously Unknown Mechanism

As people age, many notice a familiar change: their waist circumference gradually increases, even if their overall body weight doesn’t change significantly. This increase in belly fat is more than

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10 Surprising Links Between Diabetes and Dementia

Diabetes and dementia appear to be closely linked, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Disruptions in insulin and glucose metabolism can impair the brain’s energy supply, exacerbate inflammation, and

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