Blood levels of proteins reflect the starting, stopping, and changing of biological processes linked to aging. We make significant changes at three ages. — “The wiser mind mourns less for what age takes away than what it leaves behind.” This is the insightful observation of William Wordsworth (1770–1850), the English romantic who (along with Samuel Taylor Coleridge) helped initiate the Romantic Age in English literature. Together, they published Lyrical Ballads in 1798.

WOMEN WITH DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA had much better outcomes if they received chemotherapy in the afternoon compared with the morning. The timing of chemotherapy delivery did not affect outcomes for men. There has been a growing interest in treating cancer according to the body’s biological rhythms. …

HIGH SUGAR INTAKE IS LINKED WITH an elevated heart disease and stroke risk. A study released today reminds us that diets higher in free sugars — including sugar added to soda and processed foods and that found in juices and syrups — are linked to a higher risk of heart…

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS A KEY TO OPTIMIZING WELL-BEING. But how many steps do you need to take to improve your health? We have only limited evidence on how much walking it takes to drop some pounds. Current physical activity recommendations suggest we aim for 150 to 300 minutes weekly of…

Vitamin D decreases diabetes risk among adults with pre-diabetes, according to a new meta-analysis. — FOR ADULTS WITH PRE-DIABETES, vitamin D appears to drop the chances of developing diabetes. That is the conclusion of researchers performing a meta-analysis of three clinical trials. Today we look at whether vitamin D reduces diabetes risk. Diabetes is a long-lasting health condition that affects how the body converts food…

Vigorous exercise improves memory, planning, and organization. Just 10 minutes daily can have a strong impact. — I OFTEN WRITE ABOUT EXERCISE’S PHYSICAL BENEFITS, but ongoing research explores how physical activities impact your mind. A new study shows us some of the best exercises you can use to enhance your brain health — moving to sharpen your memory, get organized, and more. …

Both bean- and potato-based diets help with weight loss. — DO YOU THINK THAT POTATOES HARM blood sugar (glucose) levels? A new study shows that potatoes can help individuals lose weight and improve blood glucose levels. Today we look at associations between beans and potatoes on weight loss and blood glucose levels. We’ll peer into the past, exploring the history…

A FLAVANOID -RICH DIET — WITH ELEMENTS SUCH AS BLACK TEA — appears to lower the risk of abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in women later in life. That is the finding of the Heart Foundation and Edith Cowan University researchers. The Cleveland Clinic (USA) explains that the aorta is “a…