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A major study of 264,000 Britons reveals that eight everyday lifestyle choices can add more than a decade to your life. Even moderate improvements can extend life expectancy by nearly eight years.
The students who excel in school rarely rely on natural talent alone. Instead, they practice small, consistent habits that build success over time.
A river cuts through rock not through force, but through steady flow over time. New research on habit formation shows the same principle applies to everything from learning languages to building savings.
A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
Australian scientists discovered a potentially habitable Earth-sized planet orbiting a Sun-like star, the first rocky world ever found in a habitable zone around such a star. The planet, nicknamed "where Earth meets Mars," could harbor liquid water.
Forgetting yoga once and never doing it again? A Stanford researcher discovered why good habits vanish overnight and created a proven method to make them stick for good.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
Your daily coffee habit might be protecting your brain. A groundbreaking 43-year study of over 130,000 people found that caffeinated coffee and tea drinkers had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia.
Your morning coffee habit might be protecting your brain in ways scientists are just beginning to understand. A 43-year study of over 130,000 people found that 2-3 cups of coffee daily reduced dementia risk by 18%.
Scientists say new habits feel awkward at first because your brain is literally rewiring itself. The struggle isn't failure—it's proof you're changing.
A massive study of 500,000 people found that getting six to eight hours of sleep each night is linked to slower biological aging and longer life. The best news? Sleep habits are changeable, giving everyone a tool to potentially improve their health.
Taking a multivitamin every day could turn back your biological clock by about four months, according to groundbreaking research from Mass General Brigham. The study shows that simple daily habits might help us all live longer and better.
Scientists have discovered that simple daily habits like eating breakfast and getting enough sleep can significantly boost your ability to handle stress. The findings offer an accessible roadmap for anyone looking to build emotional resilience.
Over 32,000 people who tracked their blood alcohol levels became better at judging their intoxication and changed their drinking habits. Heavy drinkers reduced their consumption while learning they'd been underestimating how drunk they really were.
People who do a variety of exercises live longer than those who stick to just one activity, according to a 30-year study of 110,000 Americans. Mixing aerobic activities with strength training and flexibility work reduces death risk by 19% more than single-sport devotion.
Forget dramatic life changes—the person you're becoming is built in tiny, barely noticeable moments. Research shows consistent small habits shape identity more powerfully than big goals ever could.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
Apple's outgoing CEO Tim Cook revealed the simple daily practice that shaped his 15-year tenure: reading customer emails every single morning. The habit of listening to users helped him stay connected to the people who matter most.
An 86-year Harvard study reveals the secret to lasting happiness isn't money or success. It's the quality of our relationships with friends and family.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
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