This Amazon Tribe Has the Healthiest Hearts in the World, Experts Say
Though the Tsimane have other health issues, their low risk for heart disease made a new record.
America’s Fattest Cities Are All in One Part of the Country
Except for one city, most of the top 20 fattest American cities are all in the South.
Mixing Alcohol and Energy Drinks Is a Recipe for Injuries: Study
Energy drinks can mask the effects of alcohol, which can lead to consuming more alcohol and experiencing more hazardous situations.
Sleeping Habits May Predict Behavioral Problems in Children
Both parents and teachers noticed a marked difference in 7-year-olds who were sleep deprived during their toddler to preschool years compared to their peers who got the age-appropriate amount of sleep.
Children Are Already Less Active by Age 7, Study Finds
A new study finds that both boys and girls experience a gradual decline in physical activity starting at age seven, not during adolescence as previously thought.
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.
Drunk Eyewitnesses to Crimes May Be More Reliable Than You Think
Researchers believe these surprising results were because alcohol blocks new information — including false information.
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.
Here Are the Happiest Cities in America
Check out the list to see if your city made the cut.
At-Home Wrinkle Treatment Could Help People Too Busy for Injections
Don't have the time to visit a doctor for injectable fillers? WrinkleMD is an at-home device that works to do away with your fine lines and wrinkles.
Why You May Want to Drink Water Before Coffee in the Morning
Not only will you quench your body’s thirst, but you'll also give your digestion and metabolism a boost.
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?
A Healthy Sex Life Could Lead to Better Job Satisfaction
There's credence behind the 'spring in your step' theory.
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.
Technology May Be Moving Faster Than Our Brains Can Handle
Read about the mental disorders that have arisen specifically from technology and Internet usage.
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.
Celebrity Hairstylist Kim Kimble Launches New Hair Vitamin
Read our interview with Kim Kimble, hairstylist to stars like Oprah and Beyoncé, and creator of a new hair health supplement in gummy form.
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.
Social Media May Isolate People More Than It Connects Them
The study authors said that increased time using social media could displace authentic social experiences that could actually decrease any feelings of social isolation.
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.
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.
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.
Too Many Melanoma Survivors Are Still Seeking Sun
People who survive a melanoma diagnosis are advised to avoid the sun as they're at high risk for another diagnosis.
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.
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.
Your Laundry Is Probably a Lot Grosser Than You Think
Your laundered clothes may not be as fresh as you think — especially if you share your washing machine with a housemate.
4 Tips to Keep Off the Weight You Worked So Hard to Lose
Keeping the weight you've worked so hard to lose from coming back is possible with these diet and exercise tips.
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.
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.
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.
Sibling Rivalry: Are First-Born Children Smarter?
Researchers found that parents of multiple children routinely alter their treatment of non-first born children, which affects their IQ and perhaps even personality traits.
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.
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.
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.
Miss or Must-Have? Rank These Health Innovations
Vital Updates scours the web daily for innovative health products. Cast your vote to let us know which ones you think are the most interesting.
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.
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.
12 Emotional Stages of Dieting: The Long Road From Hangry to Happy
You're in good company if you've gone through these twelve stages of dieting.
Are You a Facebook Fanatic? It Might Be in Your Genes
A new study says that some people are genetically programmed to be overly drawn to social media.
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.
Some People’s Brains Are Wired to Not Enjoy Music
While specific musical anhedonia isn't a brain disorder, it is a fascinating condition that explains why some people feel no emotional response when listening to music.
Here’s Why You Need to Ditch Your Desk and Walk for 5 Minutes
A study shows that even short breaks of physical activity every hour can help you get through your day easier.
New Study Finds the ‘Magic Number’ of Past Sexual Partners
British researchers found both men and women prefer to date someone who has had three previous sexual partners.
Too Much Eggnog? Try These Holiday Hangover Tricks
The holidays are a time of excess, and that can include too much eggnog and spiked cider. But there are a few tricks to help ease the pain of a hangover.
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.
These 4 Holiday Health Hazards Could Land You in the Hospital
Where gifts and good cheer abound, there is also a sharp increase in injuries, illness and accidents.
Listerine Mouthwash May Double as a Gonorrhea Treatment
Scientists tested different concentrations of Listerine to determine how effective it is at reducing bacterial counts of gonorrhea.
Social Media Could Be Sabotaging Your Sex Life
A new study says social media sites like Facebook and Instagram are making people feel less confident and secure about their appearance.
More Pregnant Women Are Using Marijuana
About 4 percent of pregnant women said they have used marijuana in the past month.
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