Health & Wellness
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Supercentenarians: Two Examples, Genes, Lifestyle, and the Mission-Criticality of Eating… Yogurt
From Maria (117) to Jeanne (122), extreme age is a team sport: genes, daily habits, social ties, low inflammation, and a spoon of plain yogurt. Fun + smart and science-aware.
Do Yourself A Favor: Get Out and Smell the Breeze. Plus, It Can Boost Your Sense of Humor!
Forget miracle pills — turns out, the cure for stress, low energy, and bad moods might just be a stroll in the park. From better health and sharper thinking to a funnier outlook on life, nature delivers. Literally.
Genes Are GenUinely Secondary; GenUflect Only To The Power of Your Will
Genes may whisper, but lifestyle shouts. 🧬 A groundbreaking Oxford study proves your longevity is driven more by your habits, environment, and stress levels than by DNA. From sleep and income to cigarettes and love, your choices are rewriting your biological clock — one salad (or donut) at a time.
Tattoos Aren't Cheap, But They Help Fight Skin Cancer. Remove At Your Own Risk – And Cost
Tattoos aren’t just art — they may lower melanoma risk with multiple sessions. But removal is pricey, and sunscreen is still your best friend.
Covid Retreats and U.S. Death Rate Drops 4% in 2024
The U.S. death rate dropped by nearly 4% in 2024 as COVID fell out of the top 10 causes of death for the first time in four years. Fewer funerals, more salads.
Covid Vaccines & The Royals’ Cancer: At Least One Cardiologist May Not Know Much About Cancer
A British cardiologist suggested Covid vaccines caused royal cancers. Evidence? None. Funanc1al looks at bats, bushmeat, coups, and credibility instead.
Hearing Aids Help Fight Dementia — Listen Up!
Wearing hearing aids before 70 cuts dementia risk by more than half. Early action not only saves memory but also saves money — from $1 trillion global costs to billions in U.S. care. 👂🧠💸
Baxdrostat: A Potential Game Changer for Hypertension — And Yet Another Proof That Science Rocks!
Baxdrostat has doctors cheering — literally. The new aldosterone-blocking drug dropped blood pressure by 9–15 mm Hg in clinical trials, offering fresh hope against the silent killer of hypertension.
Microplastics: Microscopic But Macro-Harmful (And They’re Freakin’ Everywhere)
Microplastics are microscopic but macro-harmful — linked to dementia, heart risks, and inflammation. From tea bags to Teflon, straws to seafood, they’re hiding everywhere. Here’s how to dodge them (with humor intact).
Drinking From a Plastic Water Bottle Left in a Hot Car: Safe-ish, But Still Sucks
Drinking from a plastic water bottle left in a hot car won’t kill you — but it may disgust you. From bacteria buffets to rainwater rescues, here’s the funny (and slightly gross) truth.