Power naps prevent burnout, and morning sleep perfects skills
Do naps prevent burnout? Evidence is mounting that sleep may enhance information processing and learning, and can ease irritation and frustration.
It’s true: CrossFit workouts really do help burn calories
The popularity of CrossFit workouts prompted the American Council on Exercise to commission a study to evaluate its effectiveness. Here are the results.
How thigh fat differs from belly fat, and why it matters
Researchers have found that the genes active in a person’s belly fat are significantly different from those in her thigh fat. Here's what that means.
The strange, everyday way you could still be exposed to BPA
Assuming you don't buy products with bisphenol A, you should be able to avoid BPA exposure, right?
Research confirms: A lack of sleep can make you sick
New research shows that a lack of sleep really can make you sick. Sleeplessness can be directly tied to illnesses, like the common cold.
Grapefruit juice and medicines may not mix
Grapefruit juice and medicines can interact in unexpected ways, potentially causing very dangerous side effects.
How a popular probiotic benefits the gut
The bacteria Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, part of many popular probiotics, can help with many health issues - but how does it work?
Pumping iron… into your body: The best iron-rich foods
Overall, it's not just how many iron-rich foods you have, but what you do with them that makes all the difference.
Even expectant dads experience hormone changes
Impending fatherhood can lower two hormones in men, even before their babies are born, a study has found.
Not a blood donor? 6 fears that stop people from giving
To inspire more people to give blood, the medical director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center addresses 6 common blood donation phobias.
Probiotics may have digestive & other health benefits
Do you keep hearing about all of the health benefits of probiotics? When are they needed?
Tips for managing your seasonal allergies
Once you start sniffling and sneezing, take action. Here are some tips for managing your seasonal allergies.
Why scratching makes you itch more
Turns out your mom was right: Scratching an itch only makes it worse.
Could a big huge hug help keep you healthy?
Instead of an apple a day, could a hug a day keep the doctor away? According to research, hugs for health may not be that far-fetched of an idea.
For alternatives to antibiotics, start with nature
To kill germs and prevent future illness, you have two powerful natural antibiotics available without a prescription. Can you guess what they are?
Tall and thin: They go together, genetics show
Some people have naturally won what the rest of us consider to be the genetic lottery: they're tall and they're thin.
Bacteria can determine the best way to lose weight
Soon, we will be able to get tailored diet advice based on our personal gut microbiome to help us with weight loss and more.
A midday nap may be what your blood pressure needs
If you feel guilty about taking a mid-day siesta, don't be. Research says midday naps are associated with reduced blood pressure levels.
Is it really dangerous to eat raw cookie dough?
You always hear, "don’t eat raw cookie dough" - but most people do it anyway. So can you get food poisoning from cookie dough?
What are the signs of heat exhaustion & heat stroke?
When it comes to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, what signs or symptoms should you look for, and how do you prevent them?
When tech literally leads to a pain in the neck
Tech neck is the strain on your neck from hours spent looking at mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. So what can you do about it?
What your birth month means for your health
Your health may actually be influenced by the season or month in which you were born, according to new research.
How some pets can make certain people sick
Many pets - including dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles and amphibians - can transmit infectious diseases to people. Find out here what you can do to be safer.
Found: Missing link between the brain & lymphatic system
Researchers have discovered that vessels directly connecting the brain and the lymphatic system exist - despite decades of doctrine that they don't
