A study of nearly 300,000 people in the U.K. found that people who maintained at least five of seven healthy habits cut their risk of depression by 57%. Maria Stavreva/Getty Images hide caption
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Monday
Jason Silverman, on the exercise bike, and his friend Melissa Mills go to the gym together when they hang out. The pair are part of the Friendship Project in Framingham, Massachusetts. Priyanka Dayal McCluskey/WBUR hide caption
Chipping away at the 'epidemic of loneliness,' one new friendship at a time
Saturday
Kame Ogito, 89, gathers seaweed at low tide in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Seaweed is part of the plant-based, low-calorie diet that makes Okinawans some of the longest-lived people in the world. David McLain/Dan Buettner hide caption
7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived communities
Monday
People with diabetes who were prescribed fruits and vegetables, saw their blood sugar decline significantly. And adults with hypertension saw their blood pressure go down. RyanJLane/Getty Images hide caption
Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health
Monday
Some people who take Ozempic and Wegovy report it tamps down their cravings for alcohol, and they're drinking less. lucentius/Getty Images hide caption
Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on
Wednesday
Why a stranger's hello can do more than just brighten your day
Friday
Poor indoor air quality can contribute to health problems. Letting in fresh air, keeping air filters changed and using air purifiers can help. skaman306/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Sodas like Poppi and Olipop have added prebiotic ingredients intended to help nourish your gut bacteria. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Poppi hide caption
Prebiotic sodas promise to boost your gut health. Here's what to eat instead
Sunday
The author awaits a bowl of ramen noodles in a Tokyo restaurant. Yuki Noguchi/NPR hide caption
What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
Monday
Dr. Chris van Tulleken took part in a month-long experiment. He ate 80% of his calories from ultra-processed food. He explains what happened in his new book, Ultra-Processed People. Jonny Storey hide caption
An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he's studying why
Saturday
There's a way to get healthier without even going to a gym. It's called NEAT
Wednesday
Are smartphones safe for tweens? Parents should be aware of the risks, a screen consultant advises. Elva Etienne/Getty Images hide caption
As the heat breaks records, remember that preventing heatstroke or heat exhaustion takes planning ahead to ensure you stay hydrated and can cool off frequently. David J. Phillip/AP hide caption
Sunday
Research shows ten minutes of daily meditation can help people manage stress and cultivate happy memories. A-Digit/Getty Images hide caption
Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation
Monday
New research finds that people who try time-restricted eating have success losing weight comparable to those who count calories. Elizabeth Fernandez/Getty Images hide caption