A Healthy Sex Life Could Lead to Better Job Satisfaction
There's credence behind the 'spring in your step' theory.
People Who Mix Energy Drinks With Alcohol Act More Drunk
In a study, perceived levels of intoxication increased by 51 percent among participants given a drink also labeled as an energy drink.
Computer-Based Therapy Helps College Students Drink Less
For college students who routinely go on binge drinking sprees, a new computerized interface may help curb the dangerous behavior.
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How to Achieve the 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine
While it may sound daunting, a 10-step Korean skincare routine is doable with the right knowledge and products.
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.
Top 5 U.S. Cities for Active, Healthy Lifestyles
Several factors, like rates of exercise and smoking, were assessed to rank the best U.S. cities for healthy lifestyles.
Blowing Out Birthday Candles Is Actually Really Gross
The amount of bacteria that lingers on a cake after the candles have been blown out is of some concern.
Change in Weather Tied to Heart Events, Morbidity
Canadian researchers found that precipitous changes in the environment don’t bode well for a person’s health.
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.
As Americans Become More Obese, Fewer Are Trying to Lose Weight
Overweight Americans are becoming more satisfied with their weight and appearance, which has lead to a decrease in their attempts to shed pounds.
Colon Cancer Rates Are Increasing Among Millennials
In what researchers are calling a historic reversal in cancer incidence, colon and rectal cancer rates among millennials and young adults are climbing.
E-Cigarettes Are ‘Safer’ Than Traditional Cigarettes: Study
Although the carcinogens present in e-cigarette "juice" are not fully known, a group of researchers have concluded that they are still less harmful than traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Study Reveals Least and Most Active Countries
Researchers tracked the activity levels of more than 700,000 people around the world who used an activity app called Argus.
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.
Appearing Busy Is the New Status Symbol
Beyond appearing busy, using products and services tailored for a busy lifestyle are now seen as status symbols in the U.S.
Long-term Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids
The link is found only among pregnant women who took a product containing acetaminophen for 29 days in succession or more.
Try These 6 Tricks to Kickstart Your Metabolism
Feeling like you’ve hit a plateau in your weight loss journey? Try these metabolism boosting tricks to help get you closer to your pound-shedding goals.
Lefties Are More Likely to Have This Face Shape and Tuberculosis Risk
The association between face shape and tuberculosis susceptibility could be a genetic modification finding its roots in the genes that determine left-handedness, the study said.
Babies That Sleep Alone May Sleep Better
New study findings oppose current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advise that young children sleep in their parents’ rooms for a full year.
Deadly Bacteria Could Be Lurking in Your Beauty Products
How often do you replace your skin care and makeup products? Here's why you should stick to the expiration dates and avoid using testers in stores.
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.
Are Your Taste Buds Dulled? You May Be Prone to Obesity
A new study found that participants with compromised taste receptors sought out more sugar.
Bullying Tied to Spike in Cosmetic Surgery
The researchers believe the new study holds public health ramifications beyond just the increasing number of teens who go under the knife.
Children Who Lose Sleep Age More
Researchers at Princeton found a link between children getting less sleep and shorter telomere lengths.
Two Yale Students Think They Can Prevent Your Next Hangover
The students say their product is better than other hangover supplements because it addresses the four root causes of hangovers.
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.
How to Treat the Sexual Disorder That Affects Women of All Ages
It's a condition thats prevalent among women of all ages.
Molecules on Your Phone Reveal Intimate Details About Your Life
Researchers were able to determine everything from the sex of a person, whether or not they struggled with depression, and what allergies they had.
Meditation Could Help Anxiety Sufferers Improve Their Focus
A study found that incorporating just 10 minutes of meditation into one's daily routine could help to greatly reduce wandering thoughts and improve focus.
Lost That Loving Feeling? Low Oxytocin Levels Could Be to Blame
Research reveals that people with low levels of oxytocin, sometimes due to medical conditions, perform poorly on empathy exercises.
New Tech Allows Users to Pay With Their Veins
A new biometric payment system reads a customer’s finger veins to complete a purchase.
Virtual Reality May Soon Help Autistic Children in Classrooms
Virtual reality is being examined as a possible teaching aid for the classroom because it can provide a way for those with autism to cope with being in stressful situations.
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.
Stone Age Cannibalism Was Not About Nutrition: Study
Humans, as it turns out, are a terrible source of calories and nutrients.
Feeling Uncomfortably Hot Makes People Less Helpful
If you need help moving or with setting up a garage sale, you may want to schedule it for a cooler weekend.
Potty Protocol: Bidets May Improve Our Health and the Environment
Bidets are healthier, gentler and better for the environment than toilet paper. So why don’t more Americans use them?
Obese but Healthy? New Research Calls It a Myth
A new study found that obese individuals have double the risk of heart failure and a 50 percent heightened risk of coronary heart disease.
Psst…Have You Heard? Gossiping May Actually Be Good for Your Health
It turns out that not all gossip is entirely bad, considering such chatter releases the feel-good hormone oxytocin which researchers link to forming beneficial social interactions.
Sitting Too Much Can Speed up the Aging Process
When the association between exercise and sedentary behavior was explored, it showed that swapping sitting time with even light activity had great positive long term effects on one's health.
Money May Not Buy Happiness, But Study Says It Might Buy Less Stress
Income and health are becoming increasingly intertwined. A new study shows that a higher income generally leads to less stress and a longer life.
Long-Term Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
The link between breastfeeding and lower MS risk showed to be strongest for women who breastfeed for 15 months or more.
3 Eye Makeup Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
From magnetic eyelashes to stamp-on eyeliner, these products are the answer to eye makeup application struggles.
E-Cigarettes May Be Beneficial to People Who Want to Stop Smoking
New research studied whether vaping is "safer" than smoking nicotine cigarettes.
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.
Why Are Kids Drawn to Superheroes?
Researchers found that children wield a fine-tuned sense of justice and can recognize acts of heroism as early as six months of age.
Drink to Remember: Alcohol Can Boost Memory Recall
The researchers theorized that the hippocampus, when affected by alcohol consumption, switches from retaining short-term to long-term memory.
Chronic Lack of Sleep May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Researchers are further revealing why getting consistent, sufficient sleep is crucial to brain health as we age.
Cold Symptoms May Feel Worse for Lonely People
In a study, participants who were lonely were 39 percent more likely to report higher severity of their cold symptoms than those who were not.
Night Owls Might Be More Likely to Make Unhealthy Food Choices
The study authors said the habits worsened for night owls in the evening, as those with later sleeping habits had higher intakes of sugar, fat and saturated fatty acids.
Children Praised for Being Smart Are More Likely to Cheat
The study observed that children as young as three years old who are praised for being smart change behaviors after the compliment.