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World Health Weekly
📅 Week of April 28, 2026
5 health headlines you need to know this week — curated from
AARP.org & global health sources. Short. Trusted. Actionable.
New Research: Walking Just 7,000 Steps a Day Cuts Heart Risk by 50%
A large study confirms that you don't need to hit 10,000 steps. Even 7,000 steps daily dramatically lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially in adults over 60.
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Sleep Before Midnight: The Brain Cleansing Window Scientists Are Excited About
Researchers find that the glymphatic system — the brain's waste-flushing network — is most active in early sleep. Going to bed before midnight may reduce long-term dementia risk.
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Protein at Every Meal: The Simple Habit That Protects Muscle After 55
Spreading protein intake across all three meals — rather than loading up at dinner — dramatically reduces sarcopenia risk in older adults, a new meta-analysis confirms.
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Ashwagandha Passes Peer Review: Adaptogen Actually Lowers Cortisol, Study Finds
A double-blind trial published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine found Ashwagandha root extract meaningfully reduced cortisol and self-reported stress over 8 weeks.
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5 Common Drugs That Quietly Rob Your Kidneys — Know Before You Take
NSAIDs, certain antibiotics and contrast dyes used in scans top the list. Nephrologists urge patients over 65 to always check kidney function before and after these medications.
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