Why Women Apologize So Much and How to Stop
Why are women serial apologizers, and how do we stop saying 'sorry' for unnecessary offenses?
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.
Researchers Suggest Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Procrastinators
Because procrastination can impede a person’s wellness, the new study may help chronic time-wasters improve their outlook.
Post-Sex ‘Afterglow’ Bonds Partners, Raises Satisfaction Levels
There's a 48-hour period after sex during which couples bond and are more satisfied with their relationship, a new study finds.
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.
Study Finds Fathers Play a Role in Determining the Sex of Their Children
A father has more to do with the sex of his offspring than you might think.
New Documentary Shows Benefits of Golf for Autistic Children
The documentary, called "Voices From the Outside," showcases how one organization is helping teach autistic children life skills through professional golf lessons.
Alternate-Day Fasting May Have Same Results as Counting Calories
Researchers found that alternate-day fasting didn’t make that much of a difference in weight loss compared to people who counted calories.
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.
More Pregnant Women Are Using Marijuana
About 4 percent of pregnant women said they have used marijuana in the past month.
Poor Sleep Habits Might Make Losing Weight More Difficult
A study found that normal sleeping habits carried the power to make or break a person’s success in losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight, regardless of the person’s nutrition or exercise habits.
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.
Drinking Alcohol May Boost Foreign Language Speaking Skills
Drinking that extra beer might not help you when adding up the tab, but it could help you in a foreign country.
These Are the Best and Worst Social Media Apps for Mental Health
A report in the UK looked at how social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Snapchat made people feel.
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.
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.
Pets Bring Beneficial Bacteria Into Homes
Here's why you may want to have a pet around if you're expecting a baby on the way.
A Camping Trip Might Be the Cure for Insomnia
A group of campers found that a return to the natural light of day and the true darkness of night cured their bad sleeping habits.
Are You Neurotic? Research Says You May Live Longer
According to a new study, being highly neurotic does have its health benefits.
Alcohol Before Bed Actually Messes With Your Sleep
Here's why you may want to rethink that glass of wine before bed.
Do Women Tire of the Same Sexual Partner More Than Men?
A new study found that women become bored of the same sexual partner after one year.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Using Cleaning Products at Home as Harmful as Long-Term Smoking
The negative results were found among professional cleaners as well as those who cleaned around the house.
City Living Has People Thinking About Their Futures
Moving to a big city might be just the thing for getting one's priorities straightened out.
Children Who Lose Sleep Age More
Researchers at Princeton found a link between children getting less sleep and shorter telomere lengths.
You Can Take a Nap on a $9,000 Bed in Japan’s Newest Cafe
At a new nap spot in Japan, visitors can hit the snooze button while enjoying all the perks of a regular cafe.
Irregular Bedtimes Lead to Poorer Mental Performance: Study
Here's why going to bed at close to the same time every night is just as important as getting enough sleep.
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.
Looking at Certain Body Parts Reveals the Type of Relationship We Desire
New research reveals why we tend to focus on certain parts of the body when looking at different people.
Positive Mood May Strengthen Flu Shot Effectiveness
The vaccination day could be a particularly important time where one's positive mood influences the body’s immune response.
Fructan Carbs, Not Gluten, May Actually Be the Cause of Gut Issues
Perhaps gluten has been miscast as the culprit the whole time.
Bad Office Air Quality May Harm Productivity
Previous studies have linked poor air ventilation and quality with physical ailments, but it turns out it also affects cognitive function and worker productivity.
Plate Color May Influence How Much You Eat
It turns out that certain plate colors have an impact on our perception of food.
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.
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.
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.
Eating Leafy Greens Daily Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline
Adding more greens to your diet could be the way to live a longer life with a sharper brain.
Women Are Closing the Alcohol Gender Gap
Women have nearly caught pace with men when it comes to rates of alcohol consumption, a trend that might have an impact on the health of the population.
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.
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.
High-Tech Melatonin Product Promotes Better Sleep
A new melatonin product called REMfresh helps people sleep longer and better than traditional melatonin pills do.
Eating While Standing Could Make You Gain Weight
Researchers discovered that people who eat while standing up eat about thirty percent more calories than if they had been sitting down, which, with repetition, could cause weight gain.
Want to Look More Attractive? New Study Says Eat Carrots
In studying the presence of beta-carotene in participants, the researchers found that perception of attractiveness was based solely on looks, rather than the actual presence of an improvement in health.
Children Without Fathers Are Likelier to Be Stressed
A study found that fatherless children are more likely to have shorter telomeres, a part of DNA that’s linked to stress and disease.
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.
Simple Steps Women of All Ages Can Do to Take Care of Their Health
From age 20 to 60 and beyond, here are specific health tips that women should stay on top of as they age.
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