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How Daily Movement Helps With Better Sleep
Physical activity during the day can lead to quality sleep, according to a recent study.
Why Do We Dream?: A Q&A With Neuroscientist Rahul Jandial
Can dreams help us solve problems? In his new book, This Is Why You Dream, neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD explores the frontier of dream science to help us better understand our dreams — and the power they have to improve our lives.
How Does Drinking Alcohol Affect My Gut Microbiome?
Heavy drinking may lead to gut dysbiosis, according to several studies, but the health effects are less clear when it comes to drinking in moderation.
Exercise May Reduce Prostate-Cancer Risk
Here’s the takeaway from a recent study.
What Are Some of the Health Consequences of Eating Junk Food?
Eating ultraprocessed food may increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and anxiety, according to a recent review. Here’s why.
Can You Use Marijuana While on Antidepressants?
Here’s what recent research is discovering.
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes has become an epidemic, but it can be reversed, says Jason Fung, MD. Here’s how.
A Message to the FDA: Ban Red Dye No. 3
The controversial additive is already banned in Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Counting Your Steps? Explore These Activity Options
Wondering how to get a few more steps into your day? Here are some options.
How Lactobacillus May Support Mental Health
Recent research suggests that lactobacillus, which is found in many fermented foods, may have the potential to regulate depression and anxiety.
Are Tattoos Harmful or Helpful to Your Health?
Here’s what recent research says.
The Outsized Health Threat of Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes aren’t just annoying — they can also pose significant health risks. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Treat Dizziness and Vertigo
A functional neurologist offers tips on diagnosing — and treating — dizziness and vertigo.
This Is Your Body on Caffeine
The caffeine you’re imbibing may not be working the way you think it is. Here’s what happens when you down a caffeinated drink and your body gets hit with the jolt.
Do We Really Slow Down As We Age?
Studies of elite masters endurance athletes indicate it may not be age that slows us down but rather a drop in physical activity.
The Healing Power of Birdsong
If feeling low is for the birds, maybe it’s only right that our feathered friends can also lift our spirits.
New Therapies for Prostate Issues
Recent studies have revealed the possible causes of CP/CPPS, along with a variety of treatments.
What Are the Key Factors That Influence Your Calorie Needs?
Age, body composition, physical size, and physical activity are four things to consider as you assess your individual caloric needs.
What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
The gold standard in psychotherapy, CBT can help with a range of mental disorders, including anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, depression, addiction, insomnia, and PTSD.
Toward a World With Less Plastic
Read a short overview of the UN Environment Programme’s ambitious plan to reduce plastic pollution by 80 percent by 2040.
A Clearer View of Heart Disease
The coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan can offer a better picture of who should actually take statins. Here’s why.