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With the 2026 Grammys set for Feb. 1, artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean and Sombr are gearing up to compete for trophies. Here are the most shocking rules to know before the ceremony.
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A study from the University of Toronto Scarborough suggests that feeling mentally sharp can significantly boost how much you accomplish in a day. Researchers found that when people are thinking clearly and efficiently, the effect can equal roughly 40 extra minutes of productive work. Published in Science Advances , the research tracked participants over 12 weeks to better understand why people sometimes struggle to follow through on their plans.

A Mayo Clinic-led study reports that postmenopausal women using menopausal hormone therapy experienced significantly greater weight loss when taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication for overweight and obesity. "In this observational study, women who used menopausal hormone therapy lost about 35% more weight than women taking tirzepatide alone. "If confirmed, this work could speed the development and adoption of new, evidence-based strategies to reduce this risk for millions of postmenopausal women navigating this life stage."

With the 2026 Grammys set for Feb. 1, artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean and Sombr are gearing up to compete for trophies. Here are the most shocking rules to know before the ceremony.