Microbiome supports longevity - new study spotlights bacteria in healthy centenarians

Long-living people consistently have higher abundance of bacterial species linked to reduced risk of conditions like gout, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, says a new study from China.

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Want better gut bacteria? Live like a monk

Do you know that meditating could potentially improve your gut health?

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Here's how the gut impacts vulnerability to addiction

Research of Andrew Day, a molecular microbiologist at Tufts University, suggests that gut imbalances can make one more prone to addiction behaviors. Here's a Nature summary: Gut health, in particular bacterial population...

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Fighting inflammaging: Here's how a healthy gut flora can slow down your aging

Our immune system weakens as we age, making us more prone to illness. Turns out, our gut might play a part.

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Inconsistent sleep may hurt your gut

Recent research uncovers how the gut microbiome affects one brain process in particular: sleep. 

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Limiting consumption of ultraprocessed foods is crucial for your health

A 30-year study reveals that ultraprocessed foods are linked to increased risks of early death — here's what you should avoid.

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Want good skin? Assess your gut health first

Have you heard of the gut-skin connection? Turns out, there's an intricate relationship between our gut and skin.

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Spicy is healthy - how herbs and spices support the gut microbiome

Researchers conducted a study to investigate if polyphenols could positively affect gut health — here's what they found.

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