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  • Why Digital Health Apps Need Sustained Use to Work

    Why Digital Health Apps Need Sustained Use to Work

    Health apps work best with sustained use. Research shows most effective programs last 12+ weeks. Here's why consistency matters more than intensity.

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  • Stanford SleepFM

    Stanford SleepFM

    Stanford's SleepFM AI model predicts 130+ diseases including dementia and heart failure from a single night of sleep, up to six years early.

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  • Experts Question AG1's $3 Billion Formula

    Experts Question AG1's $3 Billion Formula

    Nutrition experts and independent reviews question whether AG1 performs better than basic multivitamins. What this means for the $3 billion supplement brand.

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  • The First FDA-Approved Prescription App for Depression

    The First FDA-Approved Prescription App for Depression

    The FDA approved Rejoyn, the first prescription app for depression. Here's what the clinical data reveals about its effectiveness and limitations.

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  • A Cleveland Clinic Study Just Linked Xylitol to Heart

    A Cleveland Clinic Study Just Linked Xylitol to Heart

    A 2024 Cleveland Clinic study links xylitol to triple the heart attack risk. What this means for the millions using sugar-free products daily.

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  • Why a JAMA Study Linked Intermittent Fasting to Heart Risk

    Why a JAMA Study Linked Intermittent Fasting to Heart Risk

    A 2024 JAMA study linked intermittent fasting to 91% higher heart risk. But the real story involves missing context, study design flaws, and nuance.

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  • Gut Bacteria May Influence Menopause Severity

    Gut Bacteria May Influence Menopause Severity

    New research from Zoe reveals how gut bacteria composition may influence menopause symptom severity, offering women a new approach to managing transitions.

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  • How Oura's New Resilience Feature Tracks Daytime Stress

    How Oura's New Resilience Feature Tracks Daytime Stress

    Oura's Resilience feature tracks daytime stress through HRV, heart rate, and temperature. Learn what it really measures and how to use it effectively.

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  • Why The FDA's New Healthy Rule May Ban Your Favorite

    Why The FDA's New Healthy Rule May Ban Your Favorite

    The FDA's new healthy label rules will disqualify most granola bars due to added sugar limits. Here's what that means for your snack choices.

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  • Nicotine Pouches Debunking Gen Z Wellness Myths

    Nicotine Pouches Debunking Gen Z Wellness Myths

    Nicotine pouches use wellness aesthetics to market addiction to Gen Z. Learn how these products contradict genuine health goals despite clean packaging.

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