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mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by Tommaso Tuzj / StocksyJune 23, 2025We all know air pollution is bad for your lungs, but what if it’s quietly chipping away at your cognitive function, too? A new study published in The Journals of Gerontology just made this risk a lot harder to ignore. In one of the most detailed looks yet at how air quality impacts the brain, researchers analyzed nearly a decade of data on the long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) of 1,100 older English adults.
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Image by Stocksy | Javier-DíezJune 20, 2025A daily walk is one of the most accessible ways to support your health, but what if you could maximize the benefits just by changing how you walk? On the mindbodygreen podcast, internal medicine physician Sharon Bergquist, M.D., shared compelling evidence on why you should pick up the pace, spotlighting a powerful method called interval walking training (IWT).
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mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
When it comes to eating for long-term health, Amy Shah, M.D., keeps things practical, research-backed, and rooted in everyday nutrition. A double board-certified physician and bestselling author, Shah is known for blending the best of conventional medicine with nutrition science, especially when it comes to using food to support energy, mood, and cognition.
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mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by Sean Locke / StocksyJune 16, 2025You’ve heard it before: exercise is good for you. But a recent study1 takes it to a whole new level. Turns out, lacing up your sneakers after chemo could be one of the most powerful tools for preventing cancer from returning—and helping you live longer. The first clinical trial of its kindIn a first-of-its-kind clinical trial1, researchers followed 889 patients with colon cancer (90% of whom had stage 3) for nearly 8 years.
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mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by EASY-2-SHOOT / StocksyJune 13, 2025This article is from our longevity-focused newsletter, the long game, where we help you stay up to date on the latest research in the health space, with actionable, low-lift recommendations to put those learnings into practice. For access to our latest editions as soon as they drop, you can subscribe right here.
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mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
At first glance, the high achiever looks like the picture of success. They’re productive, reliable, always juggling multiple roles—whether it’s running a household, leading meetings, or training for their next race. But according to psychiatrist Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A., this nonstop hustle might not be a sign of thriving. In many cases, it's a mask for high-functioning depression, low self-worth, and unresolved trauma.
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mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by Javier Díez / StocksyJune 10, 2025If you’ve ever skimped on sleep and woken up feeling groggy and under the weather, science may have an explanation. A new study published in The Journal of Immunology, reveals that even a single night of lost sleep can throw your immune system into disarray. The findings suggest that sleep deprivation alters immune cell profiles, increasing inflammation and mimicking the immune state of obesity.
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2 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by Lumina / StocksyJune 07, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. This article is from our longevity-focused newsletter, the long game, where we help you stay up to date on the latest research in the health space, with actionable, low-lift recommendations to put those learnings into practice.
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3 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by Jesse Morrow / StocksyJune 05, 2025We've all had those weeks—holidays, vacations, a stressful period filled with takeout—where we indulge in calorie-laden, ultra-processed foods. But what if just five days of overeating could have lasting effects on your brain's insulin response? A recent study1 suggests that even short-term indulgence in high-caloric, sugary, and fatty foods can impair brain insulin function long after you stop the unhealthy eating streak. And the kicker?
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3 weeks ago | 
mindbodygreen.com | Ava Durgin
Image by Abbie Smith-Ryan x mbg creativeJune 04, 2025We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. For years, the health and fitness world has perpetuated the idea that "eating less and exercising more" is the holy grail for achieving a lean, strong physique.
