Chronic Health Problems Amplify Heat Risk in the Rio Grande ValleyThe deaths of two elderly siblings and their 60-year-old caretaker at first mystified Brownsville. Extreme heat is a quiet but growing threat for Rio Grande Valley residents with chronic health conditions.
When Is Stress Good for You?The subtle flows and toxic hits of stress get under the skin, making and breaking the body and brain over a lifetime.
From the WildernessWhen I saw the youth trembling in the dimness of my study, I had the feeling that I was looking at my own shadow.
How Light Tells You When to Sleep, Focus and MoreWe have trillions of body clocks – a central one in the brain and others in each cell of our body. Here’s how they work with light to control our health.
‘Five to Ten Seconds Appears to Be Optimal’: The Science Behind HugsAs an airport limits goodbye cuddles to three minutes, here’s a guide to different embraces, and their positive effects
7 Daily Habits Could Be Addictions In Disguise Harming Your CareerDo you know the difference between a harm less everyday habit and an addiction that needs managing? Many don’t. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they or someone they know has struggled with addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of DementiaRunning red lights. Falling for scams. Shutting out friends. Memory loss is the most well-known symptom of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.
What is mindfulness and does it actually work?Mindfulness is everywhere. Everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to the US military has extolled the virtues of this ancient spiritual practice. But what, exactly, is mindfulness? And can it help us deal with the stress of everyday life?
I’m Sober. Do I Have to Feel Bad About the Good Times I Had Drinking?Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! I quit drinking two years ago because it got inexcusably bad.
Why Is It so Hard to Take a Break From Work – Even If We Want to?It is essential to slow down the nervous system to become calm, but there can be several obstacles to self-care.
7 Memoirs Therapists Think You Should ReadWalk into any bookstore and you’ll find tables loaded with self-help books for every imaginable problem. But there are times when the wisest advice might be tucked away in the memoir section. These first-person accounts can provide proof that setbacks are survivable.
Why do I feel sleepy on the couch and then wide awake in bed?I feel tired and regularly feel like I’ll fall asleep on the couch, but the minute I get up and go to bed, I’m wide-awake. What gives? As sleep psychologists, my colleagues and I often hear this question from our patients.
Wearing socks to bed helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer — here's whyThe first thing many of us do when they climb into bed is take their socks off, regardless of the temperature or season. However, this bedtime ritual might be hindering how fast your fall asleep and the quality of your slumber.
7 Things ER Doctors Say You Should Always Do After A FallPeople of any age are susceptible to falling, but older adults are especially at risk.