Contoh is a small, independent blog about things we find interesting: news, tech and AI, business, how-tos, wellness and opinion. (Contoh is Malay for “example.”)
Contoh is a small, independent blog about things we find interesting: news, tech and AI, business, how-tos, wellness and opinion. (Contoh is Malay for “example.”)
Contoh is a small, independent blog about things we find interesting: news, tech and AI, business, how-tos, wellness and opinion. (Contoh is Malay for “example.”)
Contoh is a small, independent blog about things we find interesting: news, tech and AI, business, how-tos, wellness and opinion. (Contoh is Malay for “example.”)
People who regularly ate after dinner or after bedtime had a higher risk of fatty liver disease and cirrhosis in three large U.S. cohorts. Here’s what the study can and can’t tell you, and some low-risk habits to try.
In a trial of 123 healthy older adults, high-intensity interval training trimmed fat while preserving lean mass. Other research is more mixed, and the differences were small.
People who were both lonely and socially isolated could expect up to 5.8 fewer years free of mental disorders. Healthy habits helped with one of the two, but not the other.
An updated Cochrane review of nearly 30,000 smokers found regulated nicotine e-cigarettes beat nicotine patches and gum for quitting. Here’s what that does and doesn’t mean.
A small Irish study found regular coffee drinkers had distinct gut bacteria and metabolites, and that decaf and regular coffee may affect mood and memory differently.
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means a weekend of treats. Here’s what current US guidance says about added sugar, plus simple, food-safe ways to enjoy the night without a weeklong candy binge.
Official guidelines call for strength work twice a week, and a 147,000-person study points to a sweet spot of about 90 to 120 minutes. Here’s what the evidence says and how to start.
In a Johns Hopkins study, resting the arm on the lap or letting it hang raised blood pressure readings compared with a desk. Here’s how to measure at home the right way.
A review of 22 studies found no link between the trans fats that occur naturally in dairy and heart disease or diabetes. The work was funded by the dairy industry, and it has other limits worth knowing.
In a trial of 58 adults, UV doses too low to turn skin pink still caused measurable DNA damage, and weaker light was no gentler. Here’s what that means for sun protection in fall and winter.
A UCLA study of nearly 1,500 mostly healthy adults found that brains that looked “older” on scans went along with weaker memory scores and, in one group, a different gut chemistry. It’s an early, observational finding.
A survey of nearly 1,700 young married couples links regular exercise with better communication and less conflict. Working out together looked slightly better, but the edge was small.
A review of 84 patients age 21 or younger found most were diagnosed at an advanced stage, and only one in five had a family history. Here are the warning signs doctors say shouldn’t be brushed off.
In a small Japanese study, a 20-minute walk nearly doubled bowel sound activity within a couple of minutes. It’s a tiny study, but it fits long-standing advice on staying regular.
A large imaging study found plaque in the arteries of more than half of apparently healthy adults, including about 1 in 13 people in their 20s. Here’s what it does and doesn’t mean.
The 10,000-step goal may trace back to a 1960s pedometer ad. Large studies suggest about 7,000 steps captures most of the benefit, and even small increases help.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Here’s what the extra hour does to your body clock, who feels it most, and how sleep experts suggest you handle the switch.
A study of more than 112,000 French adults linked higher intake of some everyday preservatives to more high blood pressure. Here’s what it found, and what it can’t tell us.
