Short, research-backed articles on sleep, food, exercise and stress. Each one ends with a single step to try, and in the community readers share how it went.
Today's headline Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.
Forget the gadgets. A steady wake time, morning light and a caffeine curfew do more for most people than anything you can buy.
You do not need a gym or 10,000 steps to see real benefits. What the research says about step counts, pace, and the short walk after dinner.
Only a small share of adults eat enough fiber, yet it is linked to lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer. Here is how to close the gap without overhauling your diet.
Slow, deliberate breathing is one of the fastest ways to calm a racing body. Three techniques to try, and what the research says about each.
The eight-glass rule is easy to remember and not based on much. Here is how much fluid you actually need and the simple signs that tell you whether you are getting it.
Two short sessions a week are enough to build strength and protect your health as you age. Six movements, no fancy equipment, and a clear way to progress.
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