Higher vitamin D levels in midlife are associated with lower risk of dementia

Study Links Higher Vitamin D Levels to Lower Dementia Risk

People with higher levels of vitamin D as they enter middle age may have a lower risk of developing dementia, new research suggests. For the study, researchers measured vitamin D blood levels in about 800 adults without dementia who were on average 39 years old at the start of the study. Some 16 years later, … Read more

5 collagen-boosting foods you should eat instead of taking supplements, according to dermatologists

5 collagen-boosting foods you should eat instead of taking supplements, according to dermatologists

Unfortunately, collagen loss is a fact of life. Although there is no way to completely prevent the natural loss of collagen over time, there are ways to slow it down. But the answer to helping your body produce collagen, at least initially, isn’t to take collagen supplements. You can get the same collagen building blocks … Read more

Renovation is progressing. Designers are adapting

Renovation is progressing. Designers are adapting

New York-based designer Leslie Bunker’s Rhode Island vacation home has seen better days. Victorian cottages from the 1890s were poorly insulated, had no air conditioning, and had single-pane windows, making them drafty in the winter and damp in the summer. “I redid a bathroom that looked like it would melt into the ground,” she says … Read more

Broco Arquitetos designs Brazil’s ‘house without windows’

Casa Tupin in Brazil by Broco Arquitetos

Local studio Broco Arquitetos has completed a house in Brasilia surrounded by brick screens and a wide entrance portal that opens the central courtyard to the outside. Known as Casa Tupin, the 420 square meter (4,520 square foot) mansion is rectangular with a large central courtyard. Perforated brick wall surrounding Casa Tupin Set in a … Read more

Is your VO2 Max score lying? Discover potential flaws in the mathematics behind the metric.

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VO2 max is widely known as the gold standard of aerobic fitness. It appears on your watch, in your training app, and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. However, the numbers you see may not be as accurate an indication of your fitness level as you think. Research questions whether the most common … Read more

When is the best time to consume dietary fiber? This diet has ‘huge benefits’

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Rich in fiber, it has great benefits for heart health, gut health, weight loss, and blood sugar control. According to the National Institutes of Health, adults need between 25 and 35 grams of fiber per day, but only 5% of Americans consume the daily recommended amount, meaning they’re not reaping all the benefits for their … Read more

Walking is a big trend on social media. Here’s how to choose the best one for your fitness goals.

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7 minute read Ready to get in the best shape of your life? Get weekly free workouts and key training insights delivered straight to your inbox. Please register here And start making profits. At a glancewalking seems pretty intuitive. It’s a skill you (and most babies) learn in the first year of life. By the … Read more

5 chair exercises that will help you regain leg strength faster than squats even after age 60

5 chair exercises that will help you regain leg strength faster than squats even after age 60

A trainer shows you five chair movements to rebuild leg strength after age 60. Lower body strength is important for healthy aging. Major muscle groups in the legs, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, support important daily tasks such as getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, balancing, and walking. However, after age 60, … Read more

Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A

Pixels and paintings: video games return to the V&A

IAt the Victoria and Albert Museum’s grand entrance, beneath a looming dome with ancient statues visible through nearby arches, a programmer and DJ is busy live-coding a glitchy electronic music set. Large LED displays on either side of her strobe with streams of chords and pixelated images, accompanied by a bass rumble. She is part … Read more