Got a Long Workout? What to Eat During Your Run, Ride, or Hike to Stay Energized

With temperatures cooling and major marathons in Chicago, Berlin, and New York fast-approaching, now is a great time to commit to a longer-than-usual bike ride, run, or other endurance activity. As you’re pounding out the miles, though, staying energized is essential. “Packing a carbohydrate-based snack can make a difference between finishing strong or struggling through... Read More

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September 5, 2025

What Is the Average IQ—and What Your Score Actually Means

The intelligence quotient (IQ) is a standardized measure of cognition, or your ability to think, understand, reason, learn, and remember. By design, the average IQ score is 100. Higher IQ scores are related to greater academic and professional achievement. Despite this correlation, IQ may be an imperfect measure of intelligence. Some critics suggest IQ scores... Read More

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September 5, 2025

Artificial sweeteners may age brain by 1.6 years: study

Low-calorie sweeteners and sugar substitutes such as aspartame, saccharin, and xylitol have been used since the early 1900s. Past studies show there may be potential health risks to using sugar substitutes, including cognitive issues. A new study provides more evidence suggesting a correlation between sugar substitute use and cognitive decline. Low-calorie sweeteners and sugar substitutes... Read More

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September 5, 2025

Prostate Cancer Cases Rising After Years of Decline, Study Finds

Share on PinterestProstate cancer cases have risen steadily over the past decade, a new report found. Maskot/Getty Images Prostate cancer rates rose over the past decade, following years of decline. The increase is driven by advanced prostate cancer diagnoses, even in males as young as 55. Experts say it’s time to reevaluate recommendations for PSA... Read More

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