Michael Dregni

The keys to working out as we get older? Build slowly, allow enough time for recovery, and be kind to yourself.

Sleep timing may lower risk of major depression by as much as 23 percent, according to a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry.

Here are six ways to get over the mental barriers to working out.

One of our greatest misconceptions is that we reach peak fitness when we’re young, and then it’s all downhill. Here are fitness tips for life — no matter your age.

Many scientists and Alzheimer’s researchers are not so sure.

Proper nutrition and hydration are just two ways to support eye health.

A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.

Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?

The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.

The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist talks about how Big Food uses sugar, salt, and fat to hook Americans.

There’s been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here’s why.

The future of trash . . . is no more trash. That’s the goal behind the latest ideas from forward-thinking waste researchers and engineers.

Secondhand smoke, radon-gas exposure, and air pollution are to blame, say many experts.

Morning movement can increase cognitive skills, according to a recent study.

Turning off lights and advocating for better streetlamps are just two ways to preserve the night.

Sleep disorders, gastrointestinal infections, and a higher risk of premature death are just some of the possible effects, according to a recent study.

Light pollution contributes to greenhouse-gas emissions, harms our health, and blocks our view of the heavens. Learn how you can help turn down the glare at night.

A recent study suggests we might want to limit our sugar intake.