Most adults are not scheduling more time to laugh. Between work, bills, family obligations, and other responsibilities, joy tends to slip toward the bottom of the to-do list, somewhere below the dentist…
The Human Brain May Be Two Parts Combined Into One, Stanford Study Finds
The human brain is often described as one of biology’s greatest mysteries. Researchers at Stanford have found evidence that the developing brain begins from two distinct developmental origins, with separate groups of…
Global Study Reveals How Common Early Menopause Is Among Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
A woman’s menopause story is often told as something that happens later in life. New global research shows that, for many women in low- and middle-income countries, that transition can arrive much…
New Research Is Revealing Why Some Habits Feel Impossible to Break
The moment before an automatic habit takes over may reveal what is really driving the behavior, and where change can begin. You open the pantry after a stressful meeting, even though you’re…
Your Morning Coffee May Have a Disturbing Ingredient, and an FDA Study Says It’s Allowed
Your morning cup of joe probably contains microscopic insect fragments, and federal food regulators consider that completely normal. You are probably holding a warm mug right now. According to the National Coffee…
Medicare is changing in 2027: 7 things seniors need to know before open enrollment
Medicare beneficiaries may see some significant changes when 2027 arrives, and some of them could hit household budgets harder than expected. Prescription drug deductibles and the annual Part D out-of-pocket limit are…
What Research Really Says About These Common Smoking Myths
Maybe it’s a cigarette at a party, one at a bar, or a few when you’re drinking, and somehow it never feels like it counts as “smoking.” Or perhaps you’ve told yourself…
Coffee Drinkers May Have More Muscle, Less Body Fat and Unexpected Hormone Differences, According to a New Study
If your morning routine begins with coffee, a new study from Finland offers a reason to look beyond the simple question of whether the drink is “good” or “bad” for you. Researchers…
Is Taking a Multivitamin Every Day Really Necessary? What Science Says
For millions of Americans, taking a multivitamin is as ordinary as making coffee in the morning. It is a small daily habit, something people do because it feels like a simple way…
Dietitians say one of the most hated cooking oils is actually a healthy choice
Few foods have taken as much criticism online as seed oils. Scroll through social media long enough and you may see them blamed for inflammation, poor health, and just about everything in…