There’s been a lot of chatter over the last few years on how to keep your brain sharp as you age. While plenty of people rely on things...

Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health. Cutting your calories down too far could be linked with worse...

Though a lot of us think of anger as a limiting or mostly negative emotion, there are times it can be useful. "Anger can be helpful when...

When jolted awake by the blare of an alarm clock , it’s tempting to reach for the snooze button to catch a bit more shut-eye. In my case,...

Don’t get too comfortable in your chair. Sitting for too long during the day can compromise your health and shorten your lifespan.  A...

It May Help You Pay Attention Have you checked your individual alpha peak frequency (iAPF) lately? Probably not, unless your doctor...

Eating With Sleep in Mind If you’re tired of being tired, better nutrition before bed could lead to better sleep. “You don’t need...

Eating about a dozen servings of ultraprocessed food each day could more than double your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease,...

If you heard that Girl Scout cookies are toxic, that mRNA vaccines can harm you, or that immigrants are spreading tuberculosis in the...

Want to improve your chances for a good night’s sleep? This idea could actually knock your socks on, says behavioral sleep disorders...

Over the past few years, experts have been sounding the alarm over how much time Americans spend alone. Statistics show that we’re...

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of irregular or atypical heart rate, otherwise known as a heart arrhythmia. When you...

The science around cholesterol can definitely seem opaque—if you’ve ever been confused about which foods increase cholesterol, what...

“Stress is bad for your health” is one message we consistently hear. And it’s true: stress can be detrimental, and lead to a whole host...

When Dr. Luc Beaudoin was an undergraduate student nearly 40 years ago, he often had trouble falling asleep on Sunday nights and was...

Those of us who remember preschool days perhaps recall a routine of afternoon naps. A busy morning of activity would be followed by lunch...

Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, a dad, and a stuffed animal owner. “I’ve...

It’s the end of a long day, and you’ve just plopped down on your couch to watch some TV and unwind. Do you dive into a new show, or tune...

Several natural remedies may help you to sleep better, including melatonin, magnesium, and valerian root. But even natural sleep aids...

Here’s your friendly reminder to schedule that annual eye exam, even if your vision is fine. Not surprisingly, an annual eye exam is...