Silicon Valley billionaires have long been experimenting with ways to extend the human lifespan. But the quest for longevity has gone mainstream as more people seek ways to reverse the aging process.
From toothpastes to gels, strips, mouth trays and rinses, there is a dizzying array of products that claim to lighten, brighten and whiten your teeth. And with so many options lining drugstore shelves, it can be daunting to figure out the right method for you.
It’s 3am and you’re wide awake. Again. What’s the deal? Stylist explains how to tackle this frustrating sleep issue – depending on what time you tend to wake up during the night.
If you can’t fall asleep because you’re playing back all the drama from earlier in the day, you are not alone.
For centuries, when someone referred to “dinner,” they meant a meal, the largest of the day, which was eaten around noon. A lighter “supper” was then consumed in the evening.
I’ve always loved the idea of starting my day with a smoothie, and sometimes, I even wake up with a craving for a cool, creamy drink. But in my hierarchy of morning beverages, coffee nevertheless reigns supreme.
You have full access to this article via your institution. A case of influenza can make even the toughest people take to their beds and lose their appetites.
This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here. Some of what we think of as time-tested home remedies are actually bad ideas.
Women health workers lost ground on equality during the pandemic, according to a new report from Women in Global Health. Women had made some progress in closing the gender gap in leadership — until the pandemic.
Hobbies are more than just fun things we do after work. They allow us to take back ownership of our time. Hobbies have a range of mental health benefits -- from a sense of accomplishment to improved mood to redirecting negative thoughts.
The way to better health is through your stomach — eating the right balance of foods throughout the day can benefit not just your digestion but your energy levels, longevity, and even your mood, according to Bianca Tamburello, registered dietitian at FRESH Communications.
This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. Read more here. It’s time to bust some myths about essential oils.
Every week on Twitter @jdesmondharris, Dear Prudence asks readers for their thoughts on a question that has her stumped. She’ll post her final thoughts on the matter on Fridays. Here’s this week’s dilemma and answer:
You’ve likely heard health experts say that eating whole foods and skipping processed foods is a key to optimal health.
Hobbies are the things we do to take back ownership of our time. It's not something you have to do; it should be something you want to do. Not to mention, hobbies have a range of mental health benefits -- from a sense of accomplishment to improved mood to redirecting negative thoughts.
How to last longer in bed? This is the ultimate question. There are a lot of reasons why people with penises don’t last as long as they might like to.
You may have encountered some chatter recently about a buzzy supplement called creatine—often lauded for its muscle recovery and energy-boosting abilities—on social media.
Age isn’t just a number, and aging mechanisms affect us at a cellular level. The reason why some people age faster than others has been the focus of much recent research. One condition for which age is a risk factor is dementia.
Shakespeare referred to sleep as "nature's soft nurse," and he wasn't wrong. Sleep plays a factor in all aspects of our well-being, from our mental health, mood and brain functions to our immune system, heart health and more. There's a reason physicians recommend 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
Living a long, healthy life may seem like it requires winning a genetic lottery, but there’s so much more under your control than you realize. Only 25% of our probability of living a longer life is due to inherited genes, while 75% is due to environmental factors, says Dr.
While social media ads for the latest buzzy supplements—guaranteed to “transform your life or you’ll get your money back”—may want to convince you otherwise, the truth is that there’s really no single superfood or magical cure-all for healthy aging.
This is an installment of Good Fit, a column about exercise. I have practiced yoga for almost 20 years. I’m even a certified yoga instructor! This might conjure an image for you: fit, flexible, disciplined, dwelling in equanimity. But I can’t claim even one of those attributes.
While you’re resting, your body’s busy — clearing toxins, boosting immunity and improving cognition and hormone function. That’s why getting enough but not too much sleep could be key to a long and healthy life. The Fountain of Youth is elusive.
With potential vaccines still in development, prevention is key.
You’ve probably heard, ad infinitum, that you need seven to nine hours of sleep a night to feel rested, and stay healthy. But you may not know that consistency around the hours you sleep each night is just as important as how much sleep you’re actually getting.