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The Brain Benefits of Exercise Linger
You probably have felt how exercise can make you more alert. Now it appears the brain boost we get from being active lasts a while.
Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery
Minor interventions have been rebranded and billed as surgery. The costs are in the hundreds, but they add up to tens of millions of dollars annually.
Good News, Couch Potatoes: An Attainable Exercise Goal for 2025
If you build a few minutes of vigorous exercise that gets your heart pumping (like brisk walking) into your daily routine, you can lower your risk of heart disease.
Herpes Is Forever. Where Is the Vaccine?
Projections put genital herpes infections at nearly 850 million people globally. The virus hides in the body and is highly contagious.
Disappearing Pharmacies
Pharmacies are closing their doors in record numbers. Some counties have lost every local drug store. Here's what you can do to support them.
Give Yourself the Gift of a Little Time Alone
The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be hectic and stressful. Finding some “me time” can really help. Here are some ways to do it.
Protection from Type 2 Diabetes? Try Chocolate
Your chocolate habit can cut your risk of type 2 diabetes by 20 percent. The amount and type of chocolate you choose matters, however.
From Your Lungs to Your Brain: Exertion Rejuvenates the Mind
Worried about dementia? Make it a point to go for aerobic exercise. Making your heart and lungs work fuels the brain and lowers your risk.
Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation, and Psoriasis
A diet that includes lots of ultra-processed foods could contribute to the inflammation behind a flare-up of psoriasis.
Going Down Downer Internet Rabbit Holes
Maybe websites should come with labels to alert us to the emotions their content tends to generate -- like the Nutrition Facts on food.
Overweight? Make Sure You Get Enough Vitamin D
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, particularly in those with high BMIs. Getting enough D can lower it, but don't overdo.
Pandemic Drinking without the Pandemic
Social life has largely returned to normal after the quarantines during COVID. But the pandemic-era rise in drinking has persisted.
Is It a Viral or Bacterial Infection?
Don't assume that an antibiotic will relieve your lung congestion. If it's the flu, an antibiotic could make it worse.
Guns and Playdates
Most parents don’t think to ask about guns in the homes their kids visit and may be uneasy about doing so. Here are ways to handle it.
New Moms Need to Get Moving
Exercise can help ease the symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression that many experience. A brisk walk four times a week will do it.
Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence Offers Long-Term Health Benefits
Teens who had bariatric surgery show a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure a decade later, yet few families opt for it.
A Blood Test to Replace a Colonoscopy?
The FDA has approved a blood test to screen for colon cancer. It’s undeniably less invasive than a colonoscopy, but is it as effective?
Serving Up Quality Time at the Family Table
Families who ate together during the pandemic laughed and listened more than before lockdown and formed stronger bonds over dinner.
The Health Perks of Being a War Baby
British citizens born during wartime sugar rationing enjoy health benefits as adults that seem to stem from an early life with little sugar.
Habits to Keep You Healthy
Your lifestyle in the middle of your life makes a big difference in how healthy your brain is later in life. Here's what to keep in mind.