Violence and trauma in childhood accelerate puberty
Experiencing adversity early in life has a direct effect on a person’s mental and physical health as they grow,…
Latest News
Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to…
Don’t let politics ruin your sleep. Use these expert tips instead
Summary Political and societal upheavals can disrupt sleep and trigger insomnia in vulnerable individuals,…
Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an…
Stay motivated to work out by using mottos or mantras
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you…
Portable clotting agent slows internal bleeding by 97% in mice
When it comes to traumatic injuries, it’s a race against time. A person with major hemorrhage can die from blood…
Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts
Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns…
Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine proves successful with primates
A single-shot vaccine for COVID-19 being developed by a group of scientists, led by Beth Israel Deaconess…
Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting stiffer. 5 ways to keep mobile as you age
Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s…
Vaccines may arrive in record time, but the virus has been faster
Scientists have created candidate vaccines, which eventually could protect billions of people from COVID-19,…
Spend 5 minutes a day moving like this and you’ll move better for life
Summary Maintaining mobility while aging doesn’t require hours of stretching but rather intentional…
Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say
Find yourself yawning a lot? Do you need that third or fourth cup of coffee to make it through the afternoon at…
Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests
Summary Insufficient deep sleep in slow-wave and REM stages may accelerate brain deterioration linked to…
Working out can make your posture worse. Here’s how to correct that
Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist…
How to understand COVID-19-related loss of smell
Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly…
Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep
Summary Cognitive shuffling, a technique developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin, helps quiet racing…