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.”)
Adults who delayed bedtime by 90 minutes for six weeks gained about a pound on average in a pooled analysis of randomized trials. Here is what the study did and what it can’t tell us.
A study of nearly 486,000 adults in China linked regular tea to an 11% lower risk of vascular disease. The catch: very hot tea was linked to higher risk.
In a randomized trial of 100 adults, home wall squats cut systolic pressure, and one or two weekly sessions kept some of the benefit. The catch: it was short and small.
A Tufts analysis of 30,000 U.S. adults found coffee calories rose from about 43 to 60 a day, with non-dairy creamer now the largest source of added calories. Here is what that does and does not tell us.
A study of 42 years of U.S. crash data found pedestrian deaths rise on Halloween evening, especially among kids ages 4 to 8. Here is what that means and how families and drivers can lower the risk.
A Cambridge lab study tested 39 sweeteners on 25 gut bacteria species and found most affected at least one. It was done in dishes, not people, so here is what it can and can’t tell you.
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.
A Kyoto University study found fat eaten first slowed the stomach and tamped down early blood sugar rises in mice. Human evidence on meal order is still limited.
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.
