Between 2009 and 2023, the share of adults over 20 taking probiotic supplements surged from 1.8% to 6.96%, according to an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. While researchers observed a dramatic rise in gut health supplementation, overall dietary fiber consumption among the public remained … Read more
Walking faster rather than logging more steps can significantly reduce the risk of early death for individuals who log fewer than 5,000 steps a day, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Researchers found that boosting walking pace provides meaningful health benefits even when time constraints limit total daily movement. … Read more
According to a recent study published in Sleep Health, night owls face a higher risk of work-life balance issues, anxiety, and depression compared to early birds, even after controlling for variables like sex, age, sleep insufficiency, lack of physical activity, and risky alcohol consumption. Researchers at the University of Helsinki analyzed survey data from 2,266 … Read more