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Have you ever wondered why your spouse gets weepy over a TV commercial that leaves you dry-eyed? Or why you burst into tears at funerals while others stay stoic? We partnered with Ad Vingerhoets, one of the world’s top experts on tears, to create a quiz that helps people understand the types of situations that […]
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What can I do to take good care of my brain and lower my risk for a neurological disease? That’s the No. 1 question neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand hears from his patients (and their family members) at the Massachusetts General Hospital McCance Center for Brain Health. To help answer it, he and his colleagues, with […]
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Q: Humidity makes me tired, short-tempered and nauseous. Why don’t I feel this way in drier heat? And how can I stay comfortable and safe? It’s more than a feeling: Humid weather really is harder on your body. Humidity is a measure of water vapor in the air. And the hotter it gets, the more […]
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If you’re looking to freshen up your food habits, summer is the season to do it. Farmers’ markets are overflowing. Backyard grills are firing. Picnic blankets are unfurling. And school pickups have slowed to a halt, giving us more time to cook and enjoy relaxed outdoor meals with friends. Whatever your food goals, you’re bound […]
Continue ReadingSunshine seems to make a strong case against daily sunscreen. When we step outside on a clear day, the sun’s ultraviolet light triggers the body to produce endorphins that lower stress and boost mood. UV rays also tell our skin to make vitamin D. And when we look up at the morning sun, our bodies […]
Continue ReadingThe sun is out, the days are long and it feels like everyone is outside exercising. Building a fitness habit requires commitment and creativity, and summer is the perfect time to start. Being disciplined about movement doesn’t mean you have to be a gym rat or marathon runner; part of developing a routine that sticks […]
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I once decorated a mirror with shells, but I keep it in a closet. I’m fond of it, even though it looks a little sloppy. Sometimes I’ll debate whether to toss it, and then gently put it back on the shelf. As it turns out, a lot of us have strong attachments to things we […]
Continue ReadingHow do you know if you are fit? Or, at least, fit enough? And how can you tell if your fitness is improving? You have to test yourself. And while most people haven’t participated in a fitness evaluation since their high school Presidential Physical Fitness Test, it’s good to occasionally check in on your progress. […]
Continue ReadingLast week, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, chair of the Senate health committee, called on a government watchdog to investigate why insurance companies are still charging women for birth control — a move that thrust access to contraceptives back into the spotlight. In a letter to the Government Accountability Office, the senator noted that insurance […]
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Q: A cocktail or glass of wine helps me fall asleep on long flights. But are there downsides to drinking on a plane? After the bustle of boarding and the effort of squeezing your body and baggage into compact spaces, a drink or two may feel like just the ticket. But the results of a […]
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The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, announced on Monday that he would push for a warning label on social media sites that says the platforms can harm the mental health of young people. When she heard the news, Jean Twenge, a research psychologist who has spent years warning about the risks of social media, […]
Continue ReadingIf you wear a smartwatch or fitness tracker, you likely already have access to a steady stream of data about your heart health. Beyond basic heart rate monitoring, smart watches and fitness trackers can also measure and track heart rate zones, heart rate variability and heart rate trends. This information can be powerful for your […]
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