Can a CGM Help With Prediabetes? What It Can’t Do
CGMs can reveal glucose patterns in prediabetes, but evidence for lasting health benefits is still limited. Here’s what they can and cannot…
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If You Sleep Enough, Does a Regular Bedtime Still Matter?
Sleep duration and schedule consistency describe different things. Here is what recent mental-health studies show, what they cannot prove, and how to…
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Needle-Free Glucose Monitors: What Works and What to Verify
A watch displaying CGM data is different from one claiming to measure glucose through intact skin. Here is how to check the…
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Mediterranean Diet and Weight: What the Studies Actually Show
Cohort studies, unrestricted diets and structured weight-loss programmes answer different questions. Compare the findings before expecting automatic weight loss.
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Vitamin D Plus Calcium for Fractures: What the 2026 Review Shows
The latest review found small or absent fracture benefits for routine supplementation. Population, absolute risk and the reason for treatment explain why…
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Does Daylight Saving Time Hurt Health? A Practical Guide
The spring clock change can shorten sleep, but headlines about heart attacks and permanent time policy need context. Compare spring and autumn,…
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Is Ten Hours of Sleep Too Much? Looking Beyond Celebrity Routines
Ten hours of sleep is not automatically a problem or a universal goal. Context, daytime sleepiness and changes from your usual pattern…
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Sleeping With Your Dog: What Research Shows and How to Choose
Small studies reach different conclusions about dogs in bed. Compare the evidence, weigh allergies and animal welfare, and choose a sleeping arrangement…
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