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The Brain Benefits of Exercise Linger

You probably have felt how exercise can make you more alert. Now it appears the brain boost we get from being active lasts a while. >

Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery

Minor interventions have been rebranded and billed as surgery, for profit. These tiny interventions add up to tens of millions of dollars. >

An Attainable Exercise Goal for 2025

All you need to do to reduce your risk of heart disease is build a few minutes of vigorous exercise into your day. Housework will do it. >

Herpes Is Forever. Where Is the Vaccine?

Projections put genital herpes infections at nearly 850 million people globally. The virus hides in the body and is highly contagious. >

Disappearing Pharmacies

Have you lost a local drug store? About a third have closed. Some counties have lost every store. Here's what you can do to support them. >

You Need Protein. Where It Comes From Matters, Too

Getting more of your protein from plants than from animals not only cuts your risk of cardiovascular disease, it helps the planet. >

Give Yourself the Gift of a Little Time Alone

The holidays are wonderful, but they can also be hectic and stressful. Finding some “me time” can really help. Here are some ways to do it. >

From Your Lungs to Your Brain: Aerobic Exertion Rejuvenates the Mind

Worried about dementia? Make it a point to go for aerobic exercise. Making your heart and lungs work fuels the brain and lowers your risk. >

The Good a Little More Quiet Can Do

When the hum of traffic breaks the silence of early morning, many of the benefits of nature and less noise go out the window. >

Ultra-Processed Foods, Inflammation, and Psoriasis

A diet that includes lots of ultra-processed foods could contribute to the inflammation behind a flare-up of psoriasis. >

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