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A study found that older adults who cannot balance on one foot for ten seconds have an 84% higher risk of death than those who can.
“Uitwaaien” is a popular activity around Amsterdam—one believed to have important psychological benefits.
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Your brain isn’t wired for happiness — but you can change that, explains Yale scientist Laurie Santos.
John Templeton Foundation
It’s safe to use your face cream, as long as you aren’t eating it.
Raw food, paleo, gluten-free, detox, and ketogenic: All of these diet fads withered when subjected to scientific scrutiny.
If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips.
Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you’ve lived, but it’s tricky to measure.
Yoga is more than just standing on your head. It's about uniting with the divine.
Having a "buff" skeleton prevents infirmity in old age.
Pick up the paintbrush and get to work.
A healthy endocannabinoid system is critical to the human body’s immune functions.
Get the most out of your coffee.
Millennials are reversing a 40-year decline in stroke deaths.
You don’t have to “feel the burn” to see improvements to your health and well-being.
Chronotherapeutic drug delivery aims to maximize treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects.
There is no sure-fire formula for success, but you can be better prepared to create your own.
Running to catch the bus might help you live longer.
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Stress shrinks your brain. Neuroscientist Lisa Genova explains how to strengthen it.
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Harvard professor Daniel Lieberman debunks the ‘10,000 steps per day’ myth.
Oxytocin can boost heart cells' ability to regenerate.
People living in non-industrialized societies don't get pimples.
"We are what our bodies do with what we eat."
Certain cancers are striking earlier than they used to.
Athletes often use creatine to boost performance and aid muscle recovery. Accumulating evidence suggests it could also help with depression.
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Pro-athletes are entertainers. Being healthy means something else.
Exercise culture is crazy. But what you need to do is exceedingly simple.
What are they and, more importantly, how do you get rid of them?
Alzheimer’s disease is frightening, but the right combination of lifestyle choices can reduce your risk.