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The Promise of Psychedelics in Mental-Health Care
Psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA have been used to treat everything from depression to PTSD to substance use.
Do We Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?
According to a recent study, we could get many of the health benefits with about half as many daily steps.
Can Taking a Walk Help the Aging Brain?
Regular walks can help improve the brain’s white matter, according to a recent study.
The State of Our Children’s Health
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on children’s health. Here are some takeaways.
The Addictive Power of Processed Foods
Big Food engineers foods like chocolate, ice cream, French fries, and chips to be addictive. Here’s how.
Metabolism Changes With Age — Just Not When You Might Think
Metabolism peaks in infancy, according to a recent study.
What’s Your Carbon Footprint?
Try these three free online calculators to find out.
Long-Haul-Covid Recovery and Vaccines
Some people with long-haul COVID have seen their symptoms abate after getting one of the mRNA vaccines. Here’s what might be at play.
Is Decaf Coffee Good or Bad for Your Health?
Not all decaf coffee is the same. Here’s what to avoid — and how to brew the perfect cup of decaf.
How Do Phthalates in Personal-Care Products Affect My Health?
Phthalates are endocrine-disrupters, and Black women might be more vulnerable to phthalate exposure. Here’s why.
What Is Your Fitness Potential?
How fit you can get may depend on individual differences in proteins associated with bones, muscles, and blood vessels, according to a recent study.
How Super-Agers Avoid Dementia
Genes play a role, but so do lifestyle factors, according to a recent study of centenarians.
The Wild World of Fermentation: Q&A With Sandor Katz
The author and “fermentation revivalist” talks about fermented soybeans, turmeric-infused pickles, and living with HIV.
Can COVID Cure Our Ailing Healthcare System?
The pandemic may have a silver lining, according to a recent study: increased in-home-care options and “high-value” medical treatments.
How Exercise Can Give You a Sense of Purpose — and Vice-Versa
A recent study explores the reciprocal relationship between exercise and purpose.
Rising Early May Reduce Depression Risk
Sleep timing may lower risk of major depression by as much as 23 percent, according to a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry.
The True Costs of Online Shopping
Why shopping at a brick-and-mortar store might be a greener option than ordering online.
Can Aducanumab Help Treat Alzheimer’s?
Many scientists and Alzheimer’s researchers are not so sure.
The Benefits of Alkaline Water
Research suggests alkaline water may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and moderate the effects of diabetes.
What’s In Your Makeup?
It’s hard to know. Why? Federal rules regulating the cosmetic industry have not been updated for more than 80 years.
How to Lower Grilled Meat’s Cancer Risk
Adding onions and garlic to a meat marinade may offset the risks of heterocyclic amines.