Health in a Heartbeat

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about an apple, some berries, a cup of tea and a piece of dark chocolate? As nutrition science...

In June, the United States Army adopted new fitness standards for its combat soldiers. The biggest change? The new standards are the same for men and women. The test has...

Does this sound familiar? You're following a generally healthy diet, eating your vegetables and carefully avoiding unhealthy, fatty foods. The weekend arrives, or maybe a holiday. Like a reformed card...

Weight loss solutions are a dime a dozen. Some swear by dieting, others by intense exercise. But for those who struggle with feelings of satiety, a new solution may be...

When it comes to the lifelong pursuit of happiness, dieting rarely comes up. Now a new study using data from over 28,000 adults finds that calorie-restricted diets may come with...

Despite being beloved by most folks with a deadline, caffeine's effect on the brain when they are asleep is far from universal. A new study from researchers in Montreal dives...

They creak, they crunch, they catch. But mostly they hurt. Every year, about 800,000 of us have such bad knees that we have them surgically replaced. That number has been...

Before antibiotics became widely available in the first half of the 20th century, we humans were vulnerable to all kinds of ailments. An infected tooth could take you out. So...

Several years ago, researchers at the University of Oxford studied the relationship between people's self-reported alcohol intake and their brains. They concluded that, when it comes to brain health, there...

  Artificial intelligence, or AI, went from a science-fiction trope to a pervasive phenomenon found in people's daily lives in the blink of an eye. And while this new, digital-based...

Much like feeling behind in class, comparing how hard you work to everyone else doesn't always help — and a new study suggests it might even hurt. Researchers at The...

Do you feel that? It starts with a throbbing pain in your head and becomes so much more. The headache leads to nausea, a ringing sensation in your ears, maybe...

Some people are just built differently. In the case of the Haenyeo [hen-yeo], however, the formula is a little nature, a little nurture and a whole lot of cold water....

We've all been there. You climb into bed, needing to sleep before a big day at work. Your mind races, one thought interrupting another. Hours go by while you toss...

You do it at work. You do it at home. Sometimes you even do it while out with friends or family. Everyone knows that yawning is a common sign of...

Close your eyes. When you think of the word “vacation,” where are you? A tropical island, lying on the beach with a drink in your hand as waves gently wash...

Anybody who's ever tried to rouse a sleeping teenager (or who has been a teenager themselves) is probably aware that it can be a tough task. But it's not without...

For years, the longstanding medical treatment for inflammation-related lost sense of smell was to prescribe oral vitamin D supplements. But sometimes you just have to turn convention on its head....

There's nothing quite like a heaping portion of sauerkraut to accompany a nice sausage or potato dish. While the tangy, fermented cabbage dish is deeply rooted in German culture today,...

It's June, and that means it's Paul McCartney's birthday. On June 18, the former Beatle turns 83. Happy birthday, Paul. So, it's a great time to remind the world about...

Does a big, juicy steak for breakfast sound appealing? Perhaps not, but finding ways to boost your protein intake during breakfast and lunch might be a good idea. A new...

What if we put a bit of the stuff found in antiseptic mouthwash on our walls to protect our health? That may sound like a harebrained scheme or like a...

In the last two decades, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen about 30%. But the rate of those with the most serious, life-threatening...

Wrinkles on one's face are an obvious, unavoidable sign of aging. But your heart might be aging, too, faster than you think — and now, scientists have a way to...

Much like sleep or sunlight, good mental health may come down to the little things we do every day — like chatting with a friend or taking a moment to...

Finding ways to shed a few pounds has become an American obsession. Now, researchers have hit on an idea that will be music to the ears of anyone trying to...

There's nothing quite like slipping into our ugliest, most comfortable sweatpants and settling in to binge a new TV show while snacking on the tastiest-but-unhealthiest foods possible. But let's face...

Lots of studies have looked at how mom's mood can affect childhood behavior and development, but what about Dad? A new study suggests paternal depression during a child's first year...

Men have a distinct advantage over women in physical strength. But a new study from scientists in a couple of cold-weather states discovered something surprising. In extremely cold weather, female...

If your doctor has told you to lower your blood pressure, you might want to consider buying bananas in bulk. A new study suggests potassium can lower blood pressure, even...

The way we create snake antivenom hasn’t changed much in a century. Using the standard methods leaves us with a concoction of antivenom that gets the job done. But there...

If you're struggling to curb sugar cravings, you might have your intestines to blame. A new study has found that a high consumption of soda and other sugary drinks can...

For those who love sushi, here's something to remember: Japanese wasabi might boost short- and long-term memory in older adults. We all know the sushi condiment from the often-pungent blast...

  A green, leafy canopy benefits more than just the birds. Trees planted along the street, or in high numbers across a neighborhood, are pleasing to the eye and offer...

Millions of Americans battle a persistent, annoying ringing in their ears. The malady, known as tinnitus [tin-nuh-tuhs], receives relatively little research funding and has no consistently effective treatment. Tinnitus has...

Tattoos are now mainstream. Once relegated to tough guys and the biceps of sailors who wanted to celebrate anchors and good ol' Ma, those days are over. Today, they are...

Liquor and sunbathing are a bad beach combo. As with many activities matched with alcohol, the danger comes in how it changes our behavior. And like getting behind the wheel...

Feeling anxious? It's OK. We all feel anxiety from time to time. Whether a Little League baseball game, an important work presentation or a big life moment like a wedding,...

The best way to avoid getting bitten by a venomous snake is to not go looking for one in the first place. Much like eating well and exercising to feel...

If your child is what we like to call an “iPad kid,” you might want to consider limiting their screen time. A new study suggests children with more screen time,...

A paralyzed man was able to control a robotic arm using a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. Although research has seen this before, the big...

Human predecessors may have survived long enough to evolve into bigger-brained creatures not by eating meat, but by being flexible about what they ate. For you kids keeping score at...

  These days, the connection between exposure to nature and good health is so well-known that some doctors even prescribe outdoor outings for their patients. Now, a study from a...

Listen up, night owls: It might be time to take a page out of a rooster's book. In the past, research has shown that people who tend to stay up...

Age affects all of us differently. This is especially true when it comes to memory. Just like our bodies, our brains change over time. Volume decreases, neural connections weaken and...

When it comes to listing favorite subjects in school, math is rarely first. In fact, American students have struggled with math for years — consistently landing in the bottom 25%...

Despite our couch potato reputation, more people are running marathons in the U.S. In fact, between 2010 and 2023, more than 29 million people went the distance. In the past,...

Here's a ready excuse for any male whose female partner accuses him of not listening. Men have poorer hearing than the opposite sex. Really. That's the conclusion of an international...

Most Americans put health problems wrecking their finances high on the list of things they fret about. It's with good cause. A new national survey shows that more than 31...

Everyone has done it, whether they realize it or not. You pick up your phone, open a social media app and your thumbs get busy. Post after post goes by....

Exercise is a good way to reduce life's stresses. It prods the body to produce oxytocin and endorphins, which help regulate mood, emotions and boost social bonding. Many of us,...