At first glance, the University of North Carolina’s findings might not sound earth-shattering. But they reveal something important: researchers studying cellular aging found a surprising link. Previous studies have already…

People love music because it touches the strings of the soul. Recently, however, music has increasingly been discussed as an effective pain reliever. British dietitian and television presenter Michael Mosley…

In the past, people treated the link between marriage and high blood pressure as a joke. Researchers didn’t consider it worthy of serious investigation. High blood pressure, despite its subtle…

Just one night without sleep can throw our bodies into complete chaos. Disrupted thinking and irritability are just a couple of the many unpleasant consequences of that stress. Many studies…

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine developed a blood test that can track how quickly individual human organs are aging. Organs age at different rates. The researchers found that…

As the New Year approaches, we often clean our homes but neglect to tidy the “temple of our soul.” Meanwhile, a buildup of toxins in the body can show up…

Next time you make a poor choice, go ahead and blame your hormones. Whether you’re hungry or full actually changes how you decide. Research from University College London (UCL) found…

A team of researchers from the University of California has identified the culprit behind the headaches that can overshadow the enjoyment of this intoxicating beverage. The offender is an antioxidant…

Dr. Jay Chang, a chiropractor at the Chirowell Clinic in Arizona, recently racked up 21 million views on TikTok. The surge came from a video about the health risks of…

Screens, monitors, and displays have become an integral part of our daily lives. They are indispensable for work, learning, and leisure. We use screens to enrich our lives in countless…

Researchers at Umeå University call this hormonal interplay a “tug-of-war” between sugar and fat. If you eat a lot of sugar, be careful with sweets: when sugar levels in the…

Bags under the eyes, along with dark circles and bruises, can quickly reveal things about our age, sleep, genetics, anatomy, physiology, and lifestyle. And unfortunately, they also have an unappealing…

A team of researchers from the University of Portsmouth (UK) has published a new study on restoring cognitive function after sleep deprivation. It turns out rebooting the brain, even when…

A team from the University of Maryland (USA) reported findings that specifically concern older adults. That’s important because cognitive abilities are often most affected by age-related decline. What the Researchers…

A team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology found that people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are three times more likely to develop early-onset dementia, which is defined as dementia…

“When thinking about longevity, most of us would benefit from switching to a plant-based diet,” said Christopher Gardner, lead author of the new study and a nutrition scientist at Stanford…

Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago found that cutting one teaspoon of salt from your daily diet can lower blood pressure as effectively as some hypertension medications. “This is the…

Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of California found that a glass of wine after work can help you sleep better. But there’s a catch: you need…

A new study from King’s College London found that fasting 14 hours a day can lift mood, increase energy, and help with weight loss. Intermittent fasting, or IF, is a…

As we navigate through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases gradually increases. While we all age chronologically at the same rate, our biological clocks can tick faster or slower.…

Researchers at the University of Barcelona explored the link between bilingualism and aging—and found surprising results. They found that bilingual brains appear better protected against dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Bilingualism…

A team at Texas A&M University in the U.S. has uncovered how a man’s alcohol use before conception affects fetal development. When diagnosing infants with birth defects, doctors traditionally focus…

Does improper word usage and punctuation drive you crazy? Relax: you’re not alone. Linguists at the University of Birmingham in the UK were the first to study the negative reactions…

A new study from the University of Montreal (Canada) found that listening to your favorite music can reduce physical pain. The emotions evoked by so-called ‘bittersweet’ melodies were more effective…

Autumn can bring a spike in activity—and with it, higher stress levels that lower the hormones that help digestion. Combined with seasonal changes in diet, that can make chronic digestive…

Aging is a natural part of the human experience. However, not all organs and functions of the body lose their vitality at the same rate. Geneticists at Stanford University have…

A new study from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, finds that expressing gratitude can protect heart health. Participants who showed the most gratitude during the study had a lower…

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati found the berry may help older adults combat depression. The study included 30 adults aged 50 to 65—mostly women—in a 12-week trial. All participants…

How can you strengthen your brain health when you’re 50 or older? News headlines have been full of stories about how the coronavirus pandemic affected older adults’ cognitive function. Researchers…

Researchers at the University of Oxford say doctors’ optimism can boost patients’ weight loss. They recommend doctors harness positive thinking to help patients lose weight more effectively. Obesity is a…

If you want to live longer and stay healthy, B vitamins should be high on your list. Individually they differ in structure and function, but together they shape metabolism and…

Good news for snooze-button fans! You don’t have to feel guilty when you answer the alarm with “Just five more minutes.” Researchers at Stockholm University and the Karolinska Institute in…

On the night of Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, October 29, at 4:00 a.m., we’ll set our clocks back one hour — returning to standard time. The debate over whether…

A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill finds that simply spending time with a loved one can benefit your health—even if all you do is…

A team of researchers from Peking University in China and Osaka University in Japan made a surprising discovery. They found that going to the movies at least once a month…

Civilization as we know it would not exist without domesticated animals. But domestication also brought humanity a host of serious diseases that repeatedly escalated into epidemics and pandemics. A new…

Older adults who regularly do both aerobic and strength training score higher on cognitive tests than peers who are sedentary or do only aerobic exercise. Researchers at the University of…

According to a new study, a lack of slow-wave sleep over the years increases the risk of developing dementia. “We found that aging is associated with a reduction in the…

Researchers at Augusta University say a good night’s sleep not only makes you look better but may also slow aging. A team at Augusta University found that people who keep…

We damage our eyesight more often than we realize. Most of us only start to worry once problems have already progressed — headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes are common…

Dopamine, endorphins, adrenaline, testosterone, estradiol, oxytocin, melatonin, and serotonin all play crucial roles in our vitality and behavior—affecting our well-being, mood, and attractiveness. These hormones influence our appetite and sleep…

Circadian rhythms — our biological clocks — regulate nearly every process in the human body. U.S. researchers say these rhythms shape physical and mental health and may even slow aging.…

Even people who are diligent about keeping their facial skin fresh can have habits that contribute to wrinkle formation. That warning comes from Nina Prisk, an expert in aesthetics and…

Authors of a new study are urging people with obesity who appear otherwise healthy to lose excess weight. Despite appearing healthy and fit, those who are overweight face a significantly…

Researchers at Monash University in Australia conducted the largest study yet on artificial light at night and mental health. The study found that exposure to light at night disrupts the…

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have some good news for people who don’t like carrots: grapes may be just as helpful for vision. The team conducted a double-blind…

A team of American and British scientists conducted a comprehensive study on the benefits of climbing stairs for heart health. Researchers analyzed data from 458,860 adults in the UK Biobank,…