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Pumpkin spice lattes have been available at major coffee chains for weeks already. We break down their ingredients, and offer a homemade alternative for you to make on your own.

If you live in the United States, there’s more than a 90 percent chance that BPA is already in your bloodstream.

A study published in the science journal Neuron suggests that precommitment is more powerful than willpower.

A University of Oxford study reveals that being more mindful of utensil selection can increase our sense of novelty and encourage us to eat more mindfully.

The United States consumer debt in 2013 totaled 11.5 trillion dollars. That’s $7,115 of debt per household.

A study published in Psychological Science shows that just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation can be an ideal tool for helping you make decisions.

Commuters who bike to work are the happiest — and have the highest sense of overall well-being — compared with those who drive cars or use public transportation, according to a Portland State University study.

University of Rochester Medical Center research reports that while we sleep, our brains flush out toxins that build up when we’re awake — allowing us to clear our heads.

New science supports the old notion that drinking watermelon juice eases postexercise muscle soreness.

Mattresses, pillows, and other bedding can contain chemicals that, while intended to make sleep safer, actually have the opposite effect.

A University of Oslo study discovered that eating three meals a day, rather than six, produces greater muscle and strength gains.

According to a 2013 study, people who read on paper score better on comprehension tests than those who read on computer screens.

The effects of soda consumption are dramatic — and speedy. Minutes after you take the first swig, the assault begins, and your body goes into a sugar-induced upward — and then downward — spiral. Here’s what happens.

Research from the University of Southern California found that when you’re feeling tired or overwhelmed, you will default to habits you’re comfortable with.

A new report shows that when you drink water, your brain works better.

Research shows that being sedentary for long stretches might be one of the unhealthiest things we do each day — even if we regularly exercise.

Physical activity can convert some of our bodies’ bad “white” fat into good, calorie-burning “brown” fat.

Swedish researchers have found that when you lose weight by changing your eating habits, your memory and mind get sharper.

Only 8 percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions actually succeed, according to the University of Scranton. Take heart: By learning a few tricks to bolster your willpower, this year can be different.

To be the best workout buddy, keep the cheerleading to a minimum.