WELLNESS

Overweight? Make Sure You Get Enough Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to high blood pressure, particularly in those with high BMIs. Getting enough D can lower it, but don't overdo. >

Bright Days, Dark Nights Build Longevity

Your body's clock does best with natural input. People exposed to little daylight and too much artificial light at night live fewer years. >

New Moms Need to Get Moving

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression that many experience. A brisk walk four times a week will do it. >

Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence Offers Long-Term Health Benefits

Teens who had bariatric surgery show a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure a decade later, yet few families opt for it. >

A Blood Test to Replace a Colonoscopy?

The FDA has approved a blood test to screen for colon cancer. It’s undeniably less invasive than a colonoscopy, but is it as effective? >

Serving Up Quality Time at the Family Table

Families who ate together during the pandemic laughed and listened more than before lockdown and formed stronger bonds over dinner. >

The Health Perks of Being a War Baby

British citizens born during wartime sugar rationing enjoy health benefits as adults that seem to stem from an early life with little sugar. >

Habits to Keep You Healthy

Your lifestyle in the middle of your life makes a big difference in how healthy your brain is later in life. Here's what to keep in mind. >

Male Stereotypes Put Men's Hearts at Risk

Norms that encourage men to believe they should be self-reliant and avoid seeking help can mean their cardiovascular disease goes untreated. >

Poor Sleep Ages You Faster

People who get too little sleep in middle age have brains at 55 that are nearly three years older than those of people who are well-rested. >

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