Well Informed

Herbs like basil, thyme, fennel, mint, and more can be used in cooking — and in herbal medicine.

The New York Time’s Jane Brody offers tips for reducing salt intake.

Vacuuming and cleaning windows may help our cognition and attention spans, according to a recent study.

Yes, according to recent research — and it might also help reduce the neuroinflammation connected with Alzheimer’s.

Here are some of the loopholes and exemptions you might know about.

Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.

How do we find closure when we’re not even sure the door has closed?

Food sensitivities can make chronic conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, IBS, and ulcerative colitis worse.

Two-thirds of American kids’ calories come from processed food. Here’s how we can do better.

When it comes to longevity, regular exercise may be more important than weight loss, according to a recent study.

Nervous-system cells, called glia, may play a role in the chronic pain that affects more than 1 billion people around the globe.

The answer, it seems, is complex.

Don’t toss that precious fruit! Discover four ways to use an avocado that seems past its prime.

Looking to reduce your sugar intake? Here are a few easy-to-implement strategies.

Higher-fat diets are associated with higher levels of testosterone, according to three small studies.

Turns out distraction might be one of the keys to a better running performance, according to a recent study.

A recent study looked at estrogenic chemicals in pod-brewed coffee. Here’s what it found out.

When is it depression, social anxiety, or substance abuse — and when is it normal “teen angst”?

A 12-week exercise regimen suppressed the growth of prostate-cancer cells, according to a recent study.

Loneliness and isolation, which are two separate conditions, have only been exacerbated during the pandemic.

Try these 12 tips to get some sleep and deal with chronic insomnia.