Bacteria to the Rescue!
A daily probiotic routine could reduce the need for antibiotics in the future, especially for kids.   > >
The Demotion Lurking In Your Inbox
Managers who get bogged down answering emails often miss the chance to connect with and inspire their workers.   > >
An In-Class Exercise Break
When kids exercise briefly in class a few times a day, their schoolwork and moods improve. They also burn calories.   > >
Opting Out of Breast Surgery
For frail, elderly women, surgery for breast cancer may not be the best option. What to think about.   > >
A Better Way to Measure Depression?
Depressive symptoms ease when people receive vagus nerve stimulation. Something even more important happens, too.   > >
Reconsidering Daily Low-Dose Aspirin
A five-year study found no benefit and a bit of a downside to taking aspirin daily if you are generally healthy. Check with your doctor.   > >
BPA All Over Again
After the endocrine disruptor BPA was banned, replacement plastics were developed. They appear to be no improvement.   > >
Trust Your Gut? Not So Fast
Going with your gut instinct when making a choice has a certain appeal. But it can also lead to a false sense of confidence.   > >
Teens with the Arteries of a 50-Year-Old
Teens who smoke or drink have an advantage over their adult counterparts: Their arteries can recover.   > >
Stop Frailty Before It Starts
Simply eating foods with enough of these key vitamins can cut your risk of becoming frail by as much as 90%.   > >
A Promising Treatment for Psychosis
Cannabidiol, a non-intoxicating component of marijuana, seems to help brain areas associated with a loss of touch with reality.   > >
Gratitude's Double Dividends
We tend to underestimate how much people appreciate being thanked. We may also overlook how good it is for us.   > >
Time for Breakfast
There are programs that pay for and provide breakfasts for school children. So why do so few kids take advantage of them?   > >
The High Price of Combination Meds
Would you rather take two pills for $.96 a dose or one pill for $8.21? Combination medications often cost far more than the sum of their parts.   > >
It's OK Not to Be OK
Yes, most of us recover from trauma in the long run. But that doesn't change how tough the immediate aftermath is.   > >
When Doctors and Patients Collaborate
Patients are more likely to take the necessary steps to improve their health if their doctors ask them what is and isn't working for them.   > >
Naps' Important Brain Work
Kids who miss their naps can be a pain to be around, but there's an even bigger reason to be sure they get enough sleep.   > >
Why You Have a Short Attention Span
It's not your fault your mind wanders. It's supposed to. That's how we knit our perception of reality together.   > >
Older is Not Wiser
Seniors are less likely than younger generations to realize -- and admit -- an error.   > >
A Call for New Dietary Guidelines
An American Heart Association Advisory offers new guidance on the foods we eat in an effort to curb overeating.   > >