Eating more ultraprocessed food ups the risk of premature death, study finds
As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises, according to a new meta-analysis of research…
Yawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say
Find yourself yawning a lot? Do you need that third or fourth cup of coffee to make it through the afternoon at work? Such signs of sleepiness…
Alzheimer’s risk rises when amount of deep sleep falls, study suggests
Summary Insufficient deep sleep in slow-wave and REM stages may accelerate brain deterioration linked to Alzheimer’s disease. The…
How to make friends with the plank exercise for core strength
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Planks are widely…
Why you should take a week off from working out, according to science
If you were to think about the key to getting fit, you’d probably imagine you need to spend plenty of time in the gym. But many fitness…
How long does it take to see benefits from your new workout regimen?
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Seeing…
Wellness perfectionism doesn’t exist. Focus on these sustainable habits
Summary Experts warn extreme wellness challenges can create a cycle of dissatisfaction and perfectionism. Dr. Thomas Curran says some people…
Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?
Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a sports…
Stay motivated to work out by using mottos or mantras
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Summary Motivational…
Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting stiffer. 5 ways to keep mobile as you age
Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You…