Keybits' Shared Bookmarks - #health

Ticker: Don’t Die of Heart Disease

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:32:05 +0000

by Jared Hecht (blog, linkedin, twitter)

Notes: hn https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45857053

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Is your home a health hazard? 15 surprisingly filthy everyday items, from taps to toothbrushes | Hygiene | The Guardian

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:34:18 +0000

Your water bottle could harbour 40,000 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. And that’s just the tip of the dirtberg

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Study finds solo music listening boosts social well-being

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:44:42 +0000

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.

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High street opticians could use AI to spot dementia risk with eye scan | Alzheimer's | The Guardian

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:07:30 +0000

New technique means the eye can be studied for markers of brain health and signs of neurodegeneration

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The fibre phenomenon: 30 easy ways to get your fill of this life-changing nutrient | Diets and dieting | The Guardian

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:57:57 +0000

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

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Air pollution: Wood burners more polluting than traffic - Birmingham research

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:18:43 +0000

Birmingham researchers say they have found wood burning at home is more polluting than traffic.

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Rachel Thomas, PhD - Your Immune System is Not a Muscle

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:13:35 +0000

Our immune systems evolved for a different world (that didn’t involve 100,000 global flights per day).

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Fish oil may increase risk of heart conditions and stroke, study finds | Fish oil | The Guardian

Wed, 22 May 2024 07:27:48 +0000

But supplements could reduce likelihood of heart attack for people who already have cardiovascular disease

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The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food - Consumer Reports

Sat, 11 May 2024 07:40:21 +0000

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.

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How Much Protein You Need to Be Healthy, Explained

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:01:08 +0000

The answer depends on your age and situation, but in general, most people are worried about the wrong nutrient.

Tags: #health #miniflux