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Another Case for Going Gluten-Free
Is gluten sensitivity — without diagnosed celiac disease — a myth? A new study says no.
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.
Twins & Fitness
What happens to the health of identical twins who have very different exercise habits?
Kids & Digital Dementia
Research shows our growing use of digital devices can affect sleep quality, obesity risk, aggressive behavior and “digital dementia”.
Statins May Raise Diabetes Risk
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may substantially increase men’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital.
How Does Your Sleep Schedule Affect Your Emotions?
Researchers found that subjects who went to sleep and got up earlier reported better moods.
Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day
Try Jeff Hertzberg, MD, and Zoë François’s revolutionary baking method.
The Fitness Benefits of Dark Chocolate
The fitness nutritional benefits of dark chocolate.
Just How Often Should You Shower?
Discover the impact of showering on your microbiome. Learn how often you should shower for optimal skin health and immune function.
This Is Your Body on Texting
Four ways that fiddling with our phones can have a negative effect on our bodies.
Exercising With Asthma
Warming up properly prior to an intense workout may reduce asthma sufferers’ reliance on inhalers and other medications, according to two recent studies.
Strengthen Your Memory (Lift Some Weights)
New studies show that strength training boosts memory.
Is Cholesterol Okay Now?
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines surrounding cholesterol have been wrong.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Money Satisfaction
Learn how we spend our savings can increase our satisfaction in Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending.
Why Anti-Odor Clothes Stink
Why you may want to avoid anti-odor clothes, and alternatives for lessening the stink.
EWG’s Food Scores App
The Environmental Working Group’s new Food Scores app gives users information on nutrition, toxicity, and degree of processing for ingredients, products and brands.
5 Tips for Picking a Healthier Energy Bar
They promise power, performance, and enhanced recovery, but many energy bars are little more than candy bars by another name. Here’s a look inside and how to find the healthiest option for your needs.
How Practicing Compassion Boosts Happiness and Well-Being
Top-tier research confirms that being compassionate is good for us, altering our physiology to boost not just happiness but well-being.
Dying With Dignity
In a new study by the Stanford University School of Medicine, 88 percent of the 1,081 doctors surveyed say they would choose a do-not-resuscitate status if they had a terminal diagnosis rather than be hooked up to machines and feeding tubes in their final days.