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Exercise Makes Waves in Your Brain
Exercise stimulates ripples in brain waves that are connected to learning and memory, evidence for the way fitness keeps us sharper.
Fermented Foods Do More Than Help the Gut
The live microbes in fermented foods like yogurt or kimchi appear to improve cholesterol, insulin control and even reduce your waistline.
Take Stock of Your Attitudes About Aging
Beliefs about getting older make a big difference in how well we age. Those who see the positives of aging do better cognitively and physically than those who don't.
Opioids Are Not as Effective as You Think
The drugs often prescribed for acute pain only provide pain relief for a short time and can lead to nausea, tolerance and overdose.
Sweet Relief for Babies
Newborns often face blood draws and other painful procedures without painkillers. Giving them some sugar beforehand helps reduce discomfort.
What's Behind the Brain Issues Linked to Head Impacts in Contact Sports
Head impacts in contact sports create inflammation in brain microstructures that go on to affect brain areas related to mood and memory.
Recipes for Stroke Prevention
Strokes kill. If you hope to avoid a stroke -- and who doesn't? -- recent findings make clear the kinds of foods you should be eating.
It Sounds Like Good News for Women, But...
Women tend to have less arterial plaque than men. Good, right? Not exactly. Their risk of chest pain and having a heart attack is the same. Here's why.
COVID Boosters Do the Job
A large British study makes clear how well COVID-19 boosters protect adults 50 and up against infection, hospitalization and death.
Mix Up Your Exercise
Varying your activity not only makes you fitter, it boosts longevity. Add gardening or cleaning to your walks; weight-bearing exercise to your swim.
You're Right to Worry about Kids' Screen Time
Tweens who spend too much time online or playing video games run the risk of mental health and behavioral problems. You need a family plan.
To Lessen Crohn's Symptoms, Try Restricting Your Eating Time
People affected by Crohn's disease and IBD often think about what they eat, but it may be just as important to consider when they eat.
Recognizing the Strength of People Dealing with Depression
Acknowledging the challenges those with depression face on a daily basis can boost their confidence and help them achieve their goals.
Caffeine Helps the Brain Stay Nimble
Coffee and tea can be important tools for reducing dementia risk. Shoot for about two to three cups a day. Be aware: Decaf doesn't do it.
Artificial Intelligence Isn't Going Away. How Should Medicine Deal with It?
AI-based searches for information on medical conditions return a mixed bag of results. Patients and doctors need to be aware of the issues.
Don't Overlook the Power of a Family Meal
Regular family meals strengthen bonds and reduce the odds of kids' taking up smoking, drinking or drugs. But there are traumas they can't overcome.
A Large Percentage of CDC Databases Are Not Being Updated
Information on vaccination and disease outbreaks used to track Americans' health and prevent infection has not been updated in months.
A 1970s Environmental Success Story Written in Our Hair
Cars and factories contributed to dangerous air pollution until EPA regulations brought emissions under control. Hair samples show the stunning scope of the improvement.
For Many Americans, Midlife is a Crisis
Middle-aged Americans are less satisfied than peers in Europe. Affordable health and child care and support for aging parents would help.
How Your Body Fights Off the Cold Virus
Ever wonder why some people get really bad colds and others never get sick? Modeling the cells in human noses and lungs suggests an answer.