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Happy Health Wednesday. We’re excited to share some valuable health insights with you this week. Let’s get into today’s headlines.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Can your balance predict your lifespan?
- Staying safe under extreme heat conditions
- Coffee helps with healthy aging with one specific rule
Health Tip of the Day 🍎
Limit Sugary Drinks. Sugary drinks like sodas, fruit juices, and sweetened teas are the primary source of added sugar in the American diet. Unfortunately, findings from several studies point to sugar-sweetened beverages increasing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, even in people who are not carrying excess body fat.
Latest Health News
Can the 10-Second Balance Test Predict Your Lifespan?
The 10-second balance test is decades old, but it’s just now getting its 15 minutes (or 10 seconds) of fame. It’s trending because a study suggests this balance test could predict how long you might live.
A MESSAGE FROM THE HEALTH FORWARD FOUNDATION
Extreme Heat is Becoming More Common in the U.S. Here’s How to Stay Safe.
Summer brings heat waves — and the risk of heat-related illnesses. Here’s what to know about extreme heat and how to stay safe this summer.
Want to Live Longer? Skip the Cream and Sugar
A few weeks ago, we told you your coffee drinking could be linked to healthier aging, but wait a minute… There’s more.
In Case You Missed It
🤢 What To Know About The New COVID Variant That May Cause ‘Razor Blade’ Sore Throats
🙁 The Decline of American Happiness: Why The US is Falling Behind In Global Rankings
💊 Weight-loss Injections: Where Will GLP-1 Pills Fit In?
Why We Use Pop, Soda, or Coke and What’s Up With “Soft” Drink? Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop, or coke. (The Voice)
Measles Cases Surge To Highest Level Since The Disease Was Eliminated In U.S. At least 1,277 cases have been reported as of Monday, surpassing the previous record set in 2019, despite 2025 being only halfway over. (Huff Post)
Why Experts Are Concerned About the Vaccine Study Cited by RFK Jr. RFK Jr. stunned the global health world when he said the U.S. would halt funding the group that helps provide vaccines to many low-income countries. (NPR)
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