Health

Cutting Calories Linked to Slower Aging and Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

In addition to losing weight, cutting calories may protect against age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Looking Hot, Feeling Cool: The Best Undergarments for Menopause

How to Go Forest Bathing Without Going to the Forest

Forest bathing originated in Japan in 1982. Now it's a national health trend.

Eating a Handful of Pecans Each Day Linked to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk, Study Suggests

Eating a daily handful of pecans is good for your health: It was linked to lower diabetes and heart disease risk in a recent Tufts University study.

I Thought My Daughter Had an Eating Disorder, But It Was Actually a 22-Pound Tumor

Writing About Past Failures Can Help Reduce Stress, Study Suggests

Writing critically about past failures can help reduce stress and improve future decision-making when facing stressful moments, a new study suggests.

Most Painkillers Aren’t Effectively Treating Lower Back Pain, Experts Warn

The Latest Weight-Loss Trick Is Freezing the ‘Hunger Nerve’

Would you freeze your hunger-related nerve if it meant losing weight?

4 Ways a Healthy Gut Can Transform Your Life — And How to Get One

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Stronger Bones and Muscles in Women, Study Suggests

A new study says bone density and muscle mass are improved in postmenopausal women who follow a Mediterranean diet.

Dear World: My Grief Is Not Contagious

No, grief is not contagious. But there are certain things you can say or do to help a grieving friend — and a few things you shouldn't ever say.

Staying Fit With Age: Advice From an Orthopedic Surgeon Who’s Seen It All

‘You Have 48 Hours to Live’ — One Woman’s Battle With an Eating Disorder

Your Dementia Risk Is Linked to Your Fitness Level, Study Says

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Intermittent Fasting