WELLNESS

The Problem with Smartphone Restrictions

Anyone who has watched a child glued to a screen is likely to find some kind of ban on smartphone use attractive. Too bad it doesn't work. >

A Two-For-One Health Special

Following the American Heart Association's guidelines for a healthy heart reduces the risk of Alzheimer's as well as cardiovascular disease. >

Parenthood Strengthens the Brain

Being a parent is not easy, but the good news is, it helps preserve brain connectivity later in life. There are other ways to do this, too. >

Paradise Abroad

Seniors face unique challenges when they retire to another country. Loneliness is one of them, but older expats can find ways to fit in. >

Life Is Shorter, Not Better, with Butter

Sure, butter and ice cream are luscious, but if you opt for more unsaturated vegetable oils, you are likely to gain many healthy years. >

Parents' Bias Favors a Male Default Mode

Parents tend to have an unconscious bias that presumes that any "person" is by default, male. This sends an unfortunate message to girls. >

A Longer-Term Look at The Effect of Concussions

Even after the obvious and initial symptoms of a concussion fade, the damage is far from over. >

Social Influencers Pushing Unnecessary Health Tests

Influencers are using frightening personal narratives to promote costly medical tests of questionable benefit that can lead to misdiagnoses. >

High Blood Pressure Seen in Teens with Too Little Sleep

Poor sleep, a known risk factor for hypertension in adults, raises teens’ blood pressure, too. Help kids create a relaxing bedtime routine. >

The Downside of a Juice Cleanse

Drinking fruit and vegetable juice to detox your body seems like a good idea. There's one problem: this part of your body doesn't agree. >

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