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Heartburn Medications Linked to Elevated Risk of Kidney Disease
New Johns Hopkins University study finds connection between kidney disease and the use of common heartburn medications.
Heart-Disease Risks Can Begin in Childhood
Ongoing research suggests that a sedentary lifestyle can impair arterial health in young children.
Fiber: An Important Breast-Cancer Fighter
New study finds that high intake of fiber-rich foods during adolescence may reduce breast-cancer risk.
Expert Answers: What Should I Do on My Recovery Days?
Our expert, David Pascoe, PhD, professor of exercise science at Auburn University, answers your fitness question.
Making Friends With Stress: Kelly McGonigal
Stanford researcher Kelly McGonigal has made it her mission to show people how to embrace stressful situations as opportunities for growth.
The Limits of Friendship
A study suggests Facebook users rely on very few friends during a real-life crisis.
Research Casts Doubt on Seasonal Affective Disorder
An Auburn University study leaves the idea of SAD out in the cold.
Revised USDA Food Guidelines Aim to Cut Down on Sugar Consumption
The latest update of official government food advice offers new direction on sugar and cholesterol intake.
3 Key Tips for Making True Friends
Simple steps to ensure your conversations are deepening your friendships.
7 Ways to Eat More Mindfully
Strategies for learning how to eat with awareness.
The Trouble with Small Beads in Toothpaste
How you can steer clear of cosmetic microbeads to safeguard our environment — and your own well-being.
How to Experience More Awe
Discover how the feeling of awe can make us humbler, kinder, and more altruistic.
Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Conversation With Neil Blumenthal
The cofounder and co-CEO of Warby Parker shares how his eyewear and lifestyle brand is aiming to transform the optical industry and do good in the world.
A Path to Greatness: Lewis Howes
After an injury ended his promising pro-football career, Lewis Howes changed his life’s direction. Today, his greatest victory lies in teaching others how to win big in their own lives.
Food Additives Affect Gut Bacteria
Research indicates that certain emulsifiers — used in many processed foods — promote colitis, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in mice.
Sexual Intimacy and Mental Acuity
A Dutch study finds sex may keep our minds sharp as we age.
Write of Passage: Dani Shapiro
Exploring life’s biggest questions, best-selling author Dani Shapiro has uncovered answers that are helping her — and her growing audience — live a more meaningful life.
Mindfulness Vs. Depression
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as pharmaceuticals at preventing depression relapses, according to a 2015 study published in The Lancet.
Staying Human in the Digital Age: Q&A With Manoush Zomorodi
The podcast host and author shares her top insights on maintaining a healthy relationship with technology.
Kids & Digital Dementia
Research shows our growing use of digital devices can affect sleep quality, obesity risk, aggressive behavior and “digital dementia”.
The Transformative Power of Rewilding Retreats
A human “rewilding” retreat helps a longtime city dweller face her fears, relinquish control, and rediscover what sparks her joy.