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Copper vs Arthritis! Does It Work, & If So, How?

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Published: August 6, 2026 21:52

It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s…

Tight Hamstrings? It’s Usually Your Hips, Not Your Hamstrings

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Published: August 6, 2026 21:00

Mobility coach Alisa Zuravskaja guides us into greater flexibility, comfort, and stability: It’s in your hips Often, when it feels like your hamstrings are not stretchy enough, what’s actually happening is they’re just compensating for underactive hip…

Avocado vs Tomato – Which is Healthier?

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Published: August 6, 2026 20:12

Our Verdict When comparing avocado to tomato, we picked the avocado. Why? Both have their merits, but it wasn’t close: In terms of macros, avocado has more (famously healthy) fats, as well as more than 5x the fiber, 2x the carbs, and 2x the protein,…

3 Things To Avoid, For +13 Dementia-Free Years

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Published: August 5, 2026 21:42

Some dementia-avoidance strategies are quite general, for example those we discussed in: How To Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk Some are quite specific, such as: The Other Alzheimer’s Risk Factor But, if you were to pick just 3 things to maximize your…

Does Ozempic Cause Hair Loss?

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Published: August 5, 2026 20:03

Dr. Andrea Suarez explains the new research: There are layers to it Hair shedding is a recognized issue in some people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss or diabetes. A recent study (mentioned in the video) found a higher rate of newly…

Collard Greens vs Watercress – Which is Healthier?

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Published: August 5, 2026 19:27

Our Verdict When comparing collard greens to watercress, we picked the collards. Why? Both are definitely superfoods! But… In terms of macros, collards have 7x the fiber for 5x the carbs and slightly more protein, winning this category easily. In the…

For Athletic Performance, Can Plant-Based Diets Compete?

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Published: August 4, 2026 21:33

There are, of course, health risks that come with eating meat. See for example: The Whys and Hows of Cutting Meats Out Of Your Diet But, it’s very reasonable to be wary of making big changes! For this reason, we have previously asked (and answered) such…

How Do Inhalers Work?

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Published: August 4, 2026 20:46

And how safe are they? Take a deep breath… First, understand how asthma affects your lungs: air normally travels through your bronchi into the tiny air sacs (alveoli), where oxygen enters your bloodstream. In asthma, airway muscles tighten, the airway…

Lychees vs Watermelon – Which is Healthier?

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Published: August 4, 2026 19:40

Our Verdict When comparing lychees to watermelon, we picked the lychees. Why? In terms of macros, the lychees have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, lychees have more…

The Japanese Traditional Medicine That Reduces Fat & Fibrosis

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Published: August 3, 2026 20:15

First, for any unfamiliar with what fibrosis is: it’s scar tissue found inside organs and muscles, caused not by external injury, but rather by inflammation of various kinds, including due to aging and metabolic dysfunction. We’ve previously written about…

Why You Hold Your Breath When Stressed (& How It Makes Pain Worse)

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Published: August 3, 2026 11:04

Dr. Amy Konvalin wants us to breathe easy: The ins and outs of it Holding your breath during stress or pain is a normal fight, flight, or freeze response that prepares your body for danger by activating accessory breathing muscles in your neck and chest…

Beetroot vs Broccoli – Which is Healthier?

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Published: August 3, 2026 10:27

Our Verdict When comparing beetroot to broccoli, we picked the broccoli. Why? Both are certainly great! But beetroot doesn’t look it when standing next to broccoli: In terms of macros, beetroot has more carbs while broccoli has more protein, for the same…

The Once-A-Week Workout That Cuts Belly Fat

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Published: August 2, 2026 22:35

“Just lose weight” is advice that is not only usually unhelpful in and of itself, but it’s also a big vague. Weight can be a lot of things. Most of it isn’t even fat! See for example: When BMI Doesn’t Quite Measure Up ← for this and other flaws of the BMI…

Is It Really That Bad To Eat Cookie Dough?

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Published: August 2, 2026 21:41

What’s the worst that can happen? The news is not eggs-cellent Let’s crack into it: Salmonella is a bacterium that infects millions of people each year, causing fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea, and is the leading cause of hospitalizations and deaths…

Plums vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?

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Published: August 2, 2026 21:06

Our Verdict When comparing plums to strawberries, we picked the strawberries. Why? Both are great! Absolutely top-tier fruits. However, even within the top tier, there are distinctions: In terms of of macros, plums have more carbs while strawberries have…

Coffee & Your Liver

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Published: August 1, 2026 20:09

You probably know already that alcohol isn’t the best drink for liver. Even if you don’t drink enough for liver poisoning, there are still such issues as: Occasional Drinking? 3x Risk Of Liver Scarring It turns out that your poor liver cannot even catch a…

The Simple Exercise Plan That Helps Avoid Knee Surgery

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Published: August 1, 2026 19:01

Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, shows us how to stay out of hospital: Making sure it all works how it’s supposed to First, understand that most knee pain is mechanical: more than 80% of knee pain cases* not primarily caused by injury or…

Eggplant vs Green Beans – Which is Healthier?

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Published: August 1, 2026 18:35

Our Verdict When comparing eggplant to green beans, we picked the green beans. Why? It’s a simple one today: In terms of macros, green beans have more protein and carbs for about the same fiber, making them the more nutrient-dense option in this category.…

Should We Eat More Protein Or Less Protein, To Live Longer?

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Published: July 31, 2026 22:54

…and other items from this week’s health science news: The meat of the dilemma We are often told we should eat more protein, and it’s sometimes even true! However: a review of more than 350 scientific papers has concluded that, for many sedentary adults,…

What Actually Is Epigenetics?

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Published: July 31, 2026 22:46

And how can we make use of this? Upon the genes… Much like an epidemic is upon the people (epi+demos), epigentics is “upon the genes”. Or more specifically, the study of how DNA interacts with molecules that switch genes on or off without changing the DNA…

Blackberries vs Grapes – Which is Healthier?

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Published: July 31, 2026 15:57

Our Verdict When comparing blackberries to grapes, we picked the blackberries. Why? It’s not even close: In terms of macros, blackberries have more than 5x the fiber, for about half the carbs, resulting in a notably lower glycemic index. They also have…

The Hair Meds That Affect Your Blood Pressure

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Published: July 30, 2026 23:26

It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s…