“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...

Spicy foods—aka, foods that burn—have always divided people. You either love them, avoid them, or tolerate them. For those who enjoy...

If you're sneezing and wheezing right now, you're likely one of the 80 million people in the U.S. who suffers from hay fever (aka,...

At 101 years old, Dr. John Scharffenberg drives a red Toyota Prius and is a YouTube star, sharing healthy living tips he himself follows,...

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

If it seems like a weekly occurrence that a new microplastic-filled product is potentially harming your health, you’re right. Between tea...

What Is Belly Fat? Surprise: Everyone has some belly fat, even people who have flat abs. That's normal. Fat is an essential part of the...

Most people should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Cells in the large intestine can form polyps, which may turn...

Some say men take better care of their cars than they do themselves. But at least a car comes with an owner's manual telling you when...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body doesn’t use insulin properly. This causes blood sugar levels to rise, which can...

Bad breath, also called halitosis , is a common problem. Foods such as garlic, onions, or fish often cause it. Halitosis can also be...

Probiotics have become all the rage, making their way into everything from dietary supplements and food additives to shampoos and acne...

If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you’ve dealt with constipation. And you’re in good company. According to research in American...

Do you ever catch yourself slouching, hunching over, or waking up with a stiff back? Poor posture is a common issue that can lead to...

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

Need another reason to prioritize your sleep? Not spending enough time in the two deep stages of sleep — slow-wave and rapid eye...

Few things satisfy a midday craving like a sweet treat or salty, crunchy snack. However, many of the most classic snack foods tend to be...

Salt makes almost everything taste better — we add it while cooking to enhance the flavor of other ingredients, sprinkle some into baking...

While diets can certainly range from healthy and helpful to worrisome and even dangerous, they all have at least one thing in common: a...

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...

The words "calorie-free" may not seem very appealing after finding out that sugar substitutes can actually make you hungrier. Often,...

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that may be true when it comes to weight loss. What you eat in the morning...

Headaches are common, but the best ways to relieve them differ for everyone. Fortunately, you can use several research-backed...