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.
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.
‘Sesame Street’ Welcomes First Muppet With Autism
The lovable Muppets living on "Sesame Street" have welcomed Julia, a character with autism, to the neighborhood.
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.
One in Three Cases of Dementia Are Preventable: Report
Dementia is a mental disorder that affects aging populations, but the factors begin in early childhood, according to a new report. Published in The...
Can a Two Week Vacation Ruin Your Health?
A person may exercise daily, eat healthy foods, and maintain an active lifestyle, but just two short weeks can change everything.
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?
Social Media Makes Running More Contagious
A new study found that when people see social media posts of their friends running longer distances, running more becomes contagious.
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.
Could Drinking Just One High-Fat Milkshake Mimic Heart Disease?
A small study of healthy males found that eating a 1,000-calorie milkshake led to a troubling change among the men’s red blood cells.
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.
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.
White Wine May Increase Your Risk of Melanoma
Pairing your dinner with a glass of white wine could increase your risk of melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, a new study suggests.
Night Owls With This Gene Feel ‘Perpetual Jet Lag’
Researchers say that people with this genetic variant have a different quality of life, mostly because of their night owl tendencies.
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.
Older American Women Are Drinking More Alcohol
There's an upward trend of older American women drinking more alcohol, and it continues to rise despite no known implications.
Smartphones Are Draining Our Brains
Here's how our smartphones are actually making us stupid.
Overweight Moms Are More Likely to Have Children Who Develop Epilepsy: Study
A new study found that the greater a mother’s body mass index, the greater the risk of having a baby that developed childhood epilepsy.
Could This ‘Love Hormone’ Treat Drug Addiction?
Oxytocin is a feel-good hormone, so researchers are studying its effects as a drug addiction treatment.
Smoking While Pregnant May Not Cause Mental Illness
When the researchers considered other factors that could have contributed to mental illness, the connection between smoking and severe mental illness was no longer strong.
Three-Person Babies May Become a Reality in the UK
Three-person IVF works by replacing the defective power generator in the mother’s egg, known as mitochondria, with healthy ones from a donor woman.
Vitamin D May Ease Sunburns by Reducing Skin Damage
It's summertime, which almost always means getting a sunburn. Here's why you may want to take some vitamin D.
Regular Sexual Activity Could Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Tests administered to older adults revealed that those who had sex on a weekly basis scored the highest on the standardized tests, particularly in verbal fluency.
Friends vs. Family: Which Relationships Make You Happier?
A study found that one type of relationship is more beneficial for overall health.
This Sleep Mask Wakes You Up With a Sunrise
The illumy sleep mask uses natural light to both lull you to sleep and wake you up.
Child Development May Depend on Age of Father at Conception
While the scientists were focused on the ages of the fathers, the children’s social skills were affected for children with both younger and older fathers.
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.
Cigarette Smoke Can Permanently Damage Your DNA
Smoking may have a longer, more harmful impact on your health than previously thought. In fact, it can permanently damage a person’s DNA.
Sleep Disruptions Can Wipe Away Memories
Researchers from the University of Michigan believe they’ve zeroed in on the cause of memory mishaps.
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.
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