“It’s kind of like cognitive therapy in your pocket — but a little different and a lot faster,” the authors say.
Philadelphia’s sugary drink tax worked: one year later, consumption dropped by 38%
Moral of the story: people really don’t like taxes.
New ‘brain training’ game could help you wean off of excess added sugar
Sweet, sweet research.
Go to the park, it’s good for you — and makes you happier
If nothing else, it’s free entertainment!
Unvaccinated French child brings measles back to Costa Rica
Antivaxx trends and complacency are bringing back a disease from the brink of eradication.
Two or more diet sodas a day may increase risk of stroke
More and more evidence suggests that zero-calorie drinks may be just as bad as sugary ones.
We can eradicate malaria — but we need to use new tricks
Improvise, adapt, eliminate.
Engaging in cultural activities can stave off depression in old age
If nothing else, at least you’ll have some fun attending!
People aged 70 and over who exercise regularly have the bodies of 40-year-olds
It’s never too late to start exercising — and the results are impressive.
Why do people self-harm? New study offers surprising answers
Definitely an unexpected finding.
Golden labs seem to be healthier than their chocolate cousins — and we’re not sure why
Who’s a good boy? All dogs, that’s who. But some have more problems than others.
Sexual assault and harassment has long-lasting consequences on women
The fact that so many women go through this is nothing if not disturbing
The taller you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins
It’s not all good when you’re tall.
Here’s why it doesn’t get dark when you blink
It’s not magic — it’s science.
Kidney stones form like any rock, may hold day-by-day history of your body’s health
We’re all Stonebenders in our kidneys!
What big tobacco companies don’t want you to know about smuggling
The scale of this conspiracy is shocking.
Combining antibiotics may be more effective, new study suggests
The whole can be greater or smaller than the sum of its parts.
When organ donation meets religion
Let’s talk about nasty things that save lives.
Coffee consumption might actually protect your heart, new study concludes
Good news, everyone!
Mangoes may improve your cardiovascular and gut health, new study shows
When the doctors say you should eat delicious fruit… you probably should.
