Preventive health · decoded
New science on staying healthy, explained like a friend would.
Searched by JYO Health from credible, peer-reviewed publications — and explained with what they found, how strong the evidence is, and what it doesn't mean.
Summaries
View all →You may need fewer daily steps than you think
Benefits for living longer start at around 2,500–4,000 steps a day and keep growing with more.
Going to bed at the same time may matter as much as how long you sleep
People with the most regular sleep timing had a lower risk of early death than those with irregular schedules.
A Mediterranean-style diet linked to lower heart risk in women
Women who ate a Mediterranean-style diet had about 24% lower risk of heart disease.
Why bowel cancer screening now starts at 45 in some countries
Bowel cancer is rising in younger adults, and screening from 45 can catch it earlier.
Treating high blood pressure may protect your memory
Lowering high blood pressure was linked to a lower risk of dementia and memory problems.
Ultra-processed foods and long-term health: what we know so far
Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression.
Peer-reviewed only
We summarise published studies from established journals and official guidelines.
Honest about strength
Every summary carries a Strong, Moderate or Early evidence badge.
Open access, always
Every summary is free to read in full. Readers who can, support us.