Forget 10,000 Steps. Researchers Found the Number That Actually Keeps Weight Off
byThe 10,000-step goal has no clinical basis. A 2026 meta-analysis of 18 studies found 8,500 steps per day is the number actually linked to sustained weight loss.
Longevity
Habits, science, and tools for living longer and better.
The Neighborhoods Where People Live the Longest in Every State
byWhere you live shapes how long you live. Not your gym habit. Not your multivitamin. The neighborhood you call home. It determines your air…
The Healthiest ZIP Code in Every State
byWhere you live shapes your health more than most people realize. We analyzed Neighborhood Wellness Scores across 13,401 U.S. ZIP codes — measuring food access, air quality, walkability, and healthcare availability — to find the single top-scoring ZIP code in all 50 states plus D.C. Some results will surprise you.
The Top Anti-Aging Superfoods for Women Over 40
byIf menopause wasn’t bad enough, there’s a little something called perimenopause. Which is sort of like menopause’s appetizer (or amuse bouche for those who…
The Ultimate Weight Loss Cheat Sheet
byApparently there’s such a thing as “too much information.” And finding a simple, coherent and simple answer to the question “How do I lose…
Don’t Take These 10 Supplements Before Knowing This
byTen popular supplements pharmacists wish you’d ask about first — bleeding risks, drug interactions, toxic doses, and the third-party tests that matter.
10 Plants That Science Says May Protect Women’s Brains From Dementia
byTen plants the research links to slower cognitive decline in women — leafy greens, berries, walnuts, green tea, and more. The studies and the daily doses.
The Indian Berry Linked to Lower Cholesterol in Just Three Weeks
byA half-teaspoon of amla powder daily reduces total cholesterol by about 28% in three weeks. The research, the head-to-head versus simvastatin, and the one caveat worth knowing.
5 Foods That Actually Reduce Wrinkles, Backed by Research
byOlive oil, almonds, blueberries, beans, yellow peppers. The research, the dose for each, and what each food is actually doing biochemically.
How to Beat Cortisol Belly: The Stress Reset Stack
byWeight that won’t budge despite clean eating is rarely a fat problem — it’s a cortisol problem. Here’s the stack that actually fixes the underlying stress load.