Ticker: Don’t Die of Heart Disease
https://myticker.com/#block-1449f34f2a64801b9ac7d55ab23c6fa4
by Jared Hecht (blog, linkedin, twitter)
hn https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45857053
Is your home a health hazard? 15 surprisingly filthy everyday items, from taps to toothbrushes | Hygiene | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/17/15-items-dirtier-than-your-toilet-seat-according-to-experts
Your water bottle could harbour 40,000 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. And that’s just the tip of the dirtberg
Study finds solo music listening boosts social well-being
https://phys.org/news/2025-03-solo-music-boosts-social.html
Listening to music by yourself might not seem like a social activity, but University at Buffalo researchers have published a study that suggests how doing so can have valuable social benefits.
High street opticians could use AI to spot dementia risk with eye scan | Alzheimer's | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/09/high-street-opticians-could-use-ai-to-spot-dementia-risk-with-eye-scan
New technique means the eye can be studied for markers of brain health and signs of neurodegeneration
The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient | Diets and dieting | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/jan/22/the-fibre-phenomenon-30-easy-ways-to-get-your-fill-of-this-life-changing-nutrient
It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colon cancer – while boosting the health of our gut microbiome and brain. Yet we all eat far too little fibre. Here is the no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day
Air pollution: Wood burners more polluting than traffic - Birmingham research
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjdne9ke0m1o
Birmingham researchers say they have found wood burning at home is more polluting than traffic.
Rachel Thomas, PhD - Your Immune System is Not a Muscle
https://rachel.fast.ai/posts/2024-08-13-crowds-vs-friends/
Our immune systems evolved for a different world (that didn’t involve 100,000 global flights per day).
Fish oil may increase risk of heart conditions and stroke, study finds | Fish oil | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/news/article/2024/may/21/fish-oil-may-increase-risk-of-heart-conditions-and-stroke-study-finds
But supplements could reduce likelihood of heart attack for people who already have cardiovascular disease
The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/the-plastic-chemicals-hiding-in-your-food-a7358224781/
CR tested popular fast foods and supermarket staples for some of the chemicals used to make plastic, which can be harmful to your health. Here's what we found—and how to stay safer.
How Much Protein You Need to Be Healthy, Explained
https://sentientmedia.org/how-much-protein-you-need/
The answer depends on your age and situation, but in general, most people are worried about the wrong nutrient.