Less Sleep, Bigger Belly
People who don’t get enough sleep could be adding inches to their waistline, a new study has shown. Researchers at the University of Lees in the U.K.... continue reading
Germs Lurking in Hotel Pools
As summer gets under way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a stark warning for travelers: Beware of the hotel pool. Between 2000 and... continue reading
Sluggish? Tired? Foggy? Iodine May Hold The Key
Maybe it’s time to rejuvenate your thyroid – that master of metabolism. When your thyroid is functioning at less than optimum, you can bet that you... continue reading
Night Owls May Live Shorter Lives
People who habitually stay up late are more likely to die early, a new study has found, perhaps because their internal body clock is out of sync with a society... continue reading
A Deeper Look Into Vitamin C
Vitamin C, it’s everywhere. Daily vitamins, cold remedies and orange juice are all full of this ingredient, and most people accept that it’s good... continue reading
Some of the Things They Said Were Good For Us… and Some of the Things We Were Told to Avoid
Some of the things they said were good for us… Nature Walks can make you healthier and happier by driving out obsessive, negative thoughts. A Stanford... continue reading
Americans’ Shortened Life Spans
The life expectancy of Americans is lower than that of people living in other high income countries, and a new study explains why: We’re inflicting... continue reading
The Perils of a Wealth Shock
Suffering a major financial loss could lead to an early death, a new study suggests. Researchers at Northwestern University analyzed the financial history and... continue reading
Controlling Parents, Mean Kids
The toxic effects of helicopter parenting may not end once children head off to college. A new study shows that undergrads who’ve been raised by... continue reading
Digital Eye Strain Growing
All the time we spend on computer screens and smartphones is taking a toll on our eyes. A new survey of more than 10,000 adults shows that 65 percent of... continue reading