Chronic Stress Linked to Higher Levels of Obesity
Researchers measured cortisol levels in hair samples of obese people and discovered that these levels were much higher in the participants.
3 Myths About Healthy Eating From ‘The Plant Paradox’ by Dr. Steven R. Gundry
Dr. Steven Gundry's new book, "The Plant Paradox," aims to challenge your idea of 'healthy' foods and offer better alternatives for reshaping your diet to focus on gut health.
Why Lying About Personal Sexual History May Be Bad for Public Health
Both men and women lie about their personal sexual histories, which has detrimental effects for public health records.
Screen Time Could Lead to Increased Risk of Diabetes in Children
The research found that children who reported three or more hours of screen time had higher levels of body fat compared to those who reported an hour or less of screen time.
Robot Joins Classroom as Teacher for Autistic Children
Learning social skills from a robot may seem odd, but for children with autism, it can provide a unique experience that is more predictable and engaging.
At-Home Medication Errors Are on the Rise in America
The number of medication errors in American homes has doubled since 2000.
Study Confirms What Mothers Already Know: They’re Tired
Having children in the household was the only factor linked to sleep deprivation for women 45 years and younger.
Tick-Tock: Men Also Have a Biological Clock
The study raises questions about what, if anything, aging men can do to boost conception rates when pairing with younger or same-aged women.
Poll Finds Majority of Americans Are Addicted to Smartphones
A new poll found that 9 out of 10 Americans feel compelled to constantly check their notifications, and one-fifth claim their smartphone is a significant source of stress.
Does Owning a Pet Make You Healthier?
Researchers looked at households with pets to see how the health and well-being of pet owners fared later in life.
How to Remedy Constant Workplace Snacking
Is your office culture causing you to mindlessly snack throughout the day and pack on the pounds as a result?
How to Treat the Sexual Disorder That Affects Women of All Ages
It's a condition thats prevalent among women of all ages.
5 Images That May Instantly Calm You
There are five types of images that can ease your mind. So get comfortable, kick back and relax.
Late Night Snacking Could Cause Serious Health Problems
Have you ever been told to not eat past 7 p.m.? Here's why that practice holds merit.
Belly Fat May Increase Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Researchers explored the connection between waist-to-hip ratio and cancers, such as pancreatic and bowel, with Ovarian cancer posing the highest threat.
Married People Have Lower Levels of This Harmful Stress Hormone
A new study found that being married essentially reduces a person’s chances of facing stress-derived health problems, and the waning level of cortisol among spouses has a lot to do with it.
Have Your Wine And Drink It Too With These Products
Wine has certain health benefits, so go ahead and drink up with these on-the-go products.
Check Your Sunscreen for These Harmful Ingredients
Don't simply be swayed by that high SPF rating when choosing a sunscreen.
Gluten-Free Foods Might Cause Weight Gain
Many gluten-free products found in grocery stores often contain higher levels of fats than their gluten counterparts.
Extended Breastfeeding Could Cause Cavities
In a study, children who were breastfed for a minimum of two years had a higher number of decayed, missing or filled teeth.
Breast Cancer Risk Increases With Alcohol Consumption: Report
Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in women, and the risk grows the more someone drinks alcohol, a new report found.
Swimming Lessons May Help Babies Stand Sooner
The typical timeline that babies learn to stand occurs around 9 to 12 months of age, but babies given swimming lessons in a study could stand at just 4 months old.
Dirty Makeup Brushes Can Give You a Serious Infection
How often do you clean your makeup brushes? One woman learned the importance of such a task the hard way.
Breast Reduction Surgeries on the Rise: Report
The culture has shifted when it comes to breast augmentation surgery — now bigger is out and smaller is in.
Does Drinking Alcohol Lower Diabetes Risk?
In the study, women who consumed nine drinks per week had a 58 percent lower risk for developing diabetes, while men who consumed 14 drinks per week had a 43 percent lower risk.
How Smartphone ‘Phubbing’ Is Destroying Relationships
Your smartphone could be to blame if your relationship has gone off the rails, according to a new study.
Real or Fake? Facebook Zika Headlines Put to the Test
The most popular Facebook posts are sometimes the least accurate, including recent stories about the Zika virus, a new study shows.
These Foods Can Naturally Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage
You’re probably used to applying sunscreen, but you can also protect your skin naturally through your diet.
What You Need to Know About Magnetic Eyelashes
The magnetic lash trend is blowing up, which means poor quality knockoffs are abound.
Something Interesting Happens to Our Brains While We Sleep
Scientists believe that brain synapses shrink during sleep and expand when activated during one’s waking hours, and such expansion is a marker for learning and memory.
Pollution Linked to 9 Million Deaths Worldwide
Pollution is a severe and underreported contributor to global disease.
Why You Don’t Want to Clean That Filthy Kitchen Sponge
A new study discovered that there's an alarming amount of bacteria on kitchen sponges, and why cleaning them may actually make it worse.
U.S. Life Expectancy Scores Poorly in 2030 Projections
Of the 35 countries assessed, the U.S. ranks 27th in projected life expectancy for both women and men by the year 2030.
In-Flight Air Quality Is Making Crew Members Sick
Pilots, flight attendants and even frequent flyers are all susceptible to the adverse effects of contaminated in-flight air quality.
Why Babies Naturally Have Racial Bias and How to Prevent It
Babies aren't born racist, but a new study reveals their bias towards people of their own race as early as six months of age.
Stairs Are the New Coffee Break at Work
Feeling that afternoon slump at work? Here's why you may want to put down the coffee and hit the stairs.
Are Men With Beards More Attractive to Women?
Men who are ready to settle down may want to leave the shaving cream and razor beneath the sink.
Your Creativity Could Affect How Much You Sleep
The two kinds of creativity, visual and verbal, and how they affected sleep duration, time and even quality, were observed in undergraduate students.
Italians Are the Healthiest People in the World: Report
Could marinara sauce be the true fountain of youth?
Ford’s New Crib Simulates Car Rides to Put Babies to Sleep
Ford has created a high-tech crib that mimics a car ride and may just lull your baby to sleep.
Technology May Be Moving Faster Than Our Brains Can Handle
Read about the mental disorders that have arisen specifically from technology and Internet usage.
‘Drinking Gene’ Could Determine Why Some People Binge
There could be a reason why some people are binge drinkers, while others drink in moderation: A gene separates the two types, according to a new study.
Getting Enough Sleep Could Help Prevent Unhealthy Stress Eating
A new study showed that stressed out employees tend to bring their stress home to the dinner table, often making bad food choices.
Children Who Lose Sleep Age More
Researchers at Princeton found a link between children getting less sleep and shorter telomere lengths.
Thirdhand Smoke May Be More Toxic Than Secondhand Smoke
The researchers found that exposure to thirdhand smoke, or the tobacco pollutants often left behind on surfaces, caused significant increases in damage to human DNA.
Artificial Intelligence Could Prevent Accidental Selfie Deaths
Computer experts have analyzed selfie deaths and may have a solution — an app that could warn people if they were in a death-by-selfie zone.
Social Life May Be Linked to Sense of Smell as We Age
While women performed better than men during the olfactory testing, a significant association was found for women between the odor identification and their overall social lives.
Bird Watching May Reduce Anxiety and Depression
A new study found that if people spent less time outside one week than they did the week before, they were more likely to report that they were depressed or had anxious thoughts.
Inactive Teens May Develop Weaker, Lazy Bones
Between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls, and the ages of 12 and 16 for boys, is a crucial time in their physical development.
Happiness May Be Age-Related
A new study has revealed the two happiest ages of life. Here are some tips for the time in between.
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