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Part grueling race, part field study

George Usmanov traverses Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin. Photo by Chad Ament Health Part grueling race, part field study Max Larkin Harvard Staff Writer August 4, 2026 7 min…
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The best medicine may be free

Health The best medicine may be free Forest therapy guide explains what a daily dose of nature does for the body Rebecca Coleman Harvard Staff Writer July 28, 2026 6 min read Susan Abookire. Photos by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer; Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff…
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Is your cholesterol too high based on latest guidelines?

Health Is your cholesterol too high based on latest guidelines? Study flags elevated LDL levels of 1 in 3 Americans without history of heart disease as major miss for prevention Mass General Brigham Communications July 21, 2026 4 min read A new study by investigators…
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A genetic window on ‘All of Us’

Health A genetic window on ‘All of Us’ Max Larkin Harvard Staff Writer July 14, 2026 8 min read Broad Institute researcher details U.S. biobank’s value as global resource in study of roots of disease, health Just as this country celebrated its 250th birthday, some…
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NFL players 4 times more likely to die of brain disease, study finds

Health NFL players 4 times more likely to die of brain disease, study finds Despite living longer overall, neurodegenerative mortality risk dramatically elevated Mass General Brigham Communications July 8, 2026 5 min read A new study found that National Football League players are four times…
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Think ‘Shark Tank,’ without the teeth

Health Think ‘Shark Tank,’ without the teeth Jeffrey Smith. Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer Jacob Sweet Harvard Staff Writer July 7, 2026 5 min read Dermatologist gets advice from investors at Harvard’s ‘Guppy Tank’ on new antibody that could help most sun-sensitive patients Jeffrey Smith has…
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Sunlight is not your enemy

Rowan Jacobsen. Photo by Chris Hartlove Health Sunlight is not your enemy Health benefits outweigh the risks for most of us, according to new book Samantha Laine Perfas Harvard Staff Writer July 6, 2026 5 min read Public health messaging about the sun tends to…
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It’s good to break a sweat, but don’t sweat the details

Health It’s good to break a sweat, but don’t sweat the details ‘What’s important is the total amount of human movement.’ Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer June 23, 2026 3 min read Your body doesn’t care how you move, as long as you move. That…
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Finding ways to ‘drug the undruggable’ diseases

Greg Verdine. Health Finding ways to ‘drug the undruggable’ diseases Greg Verdine, a force behind pancreatic cancer progress, learned from a devastating family accident the value of improvisational thinking Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer June 22, 2026 6 min read Part of the Profiles of…
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Do Natural Sugars in Fruit Raise Triglyceride Levels

Many people trying to improve heart health become concerned about sugar in their diet. Since fruit contains natural sugars, it is reasonable to wonder whether eating fruit can raise triglyceride levels. For most people, whole fruit is not a major cause of high triglycerides. Fruit…
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How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet

Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, yet many people do not get enough of it each day. Found naturally in plant foods, fiber supports digestion, helps you feel full, and may contribute to better heart and metabolic health. The best way to…
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High Triglycerides: When Should You Be Concerned?

Most people are familiar with cholesterol when it comes to heart health, but triglycerides are another important blood fat that deserves attention. While triglycerides play a useful role in providing energy, having too much of them in your bloodstream may increase the risk of cardiovascular…
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The Best Exercise Programs for Improving Balance

Balance plays a crucial role in everyday life. Whether you are walking up stairs, getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, or exercising, good balance helps you move safely and confidently. While balance naturally changes with age, it can be strengthened through targeted exercise and…