• Nature Can Provide Balance, Calm During the Workday
  
  The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp fresh air.Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm. But many professions allow little time or access to...
• Exercise as Effective as Therapy, Antidepressants
  
  Depressed folks might benefit as much from working out as they would from resting on a therapists couch a new evidence review says. Exercise appears to relieve symptoms of depression to an extent similar to psychological therapy researchers reported Jan. 7 in the journal...
• Study: ADHD Drugs Work Differently Than Thought
  
  For decades doctors assumed ADHD medications like Ritalin and Adderall work by fixing problems in the brains attention system. A new study suggests that assumption may be wrong. Instead of acting on attention centers these stimulant drugs appear to target the brains...
• Sleep Study Data Can Predict Illnesses Years Earlier
  
  Your body is talking while you sleep and what its saying could help doctors predict your future risk for major diseases a new study says.An experimental artificial intelligence AI called SleepFM can use peoples sleep data to predict their risk of developing more than...
• Teens' School Smartphone Use Exceeds an Hour Daily
  
  Is your teen struggling at school Their smartphone could be dividing their attention in class a new study says. Teenagers average more than 70 minutes a day on their smartphones during school hours researchers reported Jan. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical...
• Finger-Stick Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's Markers
  
  A mail-in blood test accurately detects markers linked to Alzheimers disease potentially making the degenerative brain condition easier to diagnose and research a new study says. The finger-stick test accurately measures blood levels of tau proteins glial fibrillary...
• Why People Pay More Just to Avoid Negotiating
  
  Many Americans would rather pay more than negotiate and new research suggests thats exactly why "no-haggle" pricing works so well. In five studies researchers found that people avoid negotiating far more often than expected even when cash is on the line. "Across five...
• A Third in US Make 2026 Mental Health Resolutions
  
  More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Years resolutions a new survey says. About 38% of Americans plan to make a mental health-related resolution for 2026 up 5% from a year ago according to a new poll from the American...
• Disrupted Circadian Rhythm Tied to Dementia Risk
  
  Sleep problems might be an early warning sign of dementia a new study says.Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are tied to an increased risk of dementia researchers reported Dec. 29 in the journal Neurology. In fact people with weak circadian rhythms...
• Dr. Drew Pinsky to Newsmax: Trump Didn't Have MRI; Press Got it Wrong
  
  Dr. Drew Pinsky the chief patient officer at the Wellness Company told Newsmax on Thursday the press continues to get it wrong when it comes to reporting on President Donald Trumps health.
• Musk: Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain-Implant Production in 2026
  
  Elon Musks brain-implant company Neuralink will start high-volume production of brain-computer interface devices and move to an entirely automated surgical procedure in 2026 Musk said in a post on X on Wednesday.
• Secrets of the Happiest Couples
  
  A leading relationship expert says the happiest couples share a set of simple weekly habits that help keep their relationships strong connected and intimate. According to psychologist Mark Travers these couples prioritize small meaningful routines that build emotional...
• Passengers' Brain Signals May Direct Self-Driving Cars
  
  Cars from companies like Tesla already promise hands-free driving but recent crashes show that todays self-driving systems can still struggle in risky fast-changing situations.
• Make New Year's Resolutions That Stick
  
  New Years resolutions often fall apart because people set ambitious goals without a clear plan or realistic steps to achieve them. In fact a Forbes HealthOne Poll survey found that the average resolution lasts just 3.74 months. Only 8% of respondents stick with their...
• How Your Body Changes During Dry January
  
  Many people participate in Dry January each year and recent surveys suggest millions of Americans attempt to give up alcohol for the month. In 2025 an estimated 15% of U.S. adults considered taking part reflecting growing interest in mindful drinking and overall...
• Beneficial Volunteer Opportunities for Families, Kids
  
  When Cami Teacoachs son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up trash. He helped harvest produce at community gardens and made seed balls out of mud throwing...
• Video Games Relieve Stress in Young Adults
  
  Did a younger sibling or cousin get a Nintendo Switch 2 for Christmas this year Young adults feeling stressed or burned out might want to hop on and play a few rounds a new study says. Popular video games like those in the Super Mario Bros. or Yoshi series can offer...
• Bruce Willis' Wife Describes Emotional 'Grief' of Dementia Battle
  
  Emma Heming Willis said she continues to experience moments of grief as her family navigates the progression of husband Bruce Willis dementia saying they experienced the emotional toll most in everyday moments.
• Cut Back on Alcohol Consumption by 'Zebra Striping'
  
  A recent review found that alcohol significantly increases a persons risk of several types of cancer. During the holiday season many people drink more than usual at parties and gatherings a habit experts say can take a toll on health. One potential solution according to...
• Why US Workers Feel Guilty About Taking Vacation Days
  
  Nearly half of Americans do not take all of their allotted paid vacation days often out of guilt or fear that stepping away from work could put their jobs at risk according to a Pew Research Center survey. Karen Tan an expert in tourism and hospitality set out to...
• Be Aware of Holiday Carbon Monoxide Risks
  
  Holiday gatherings often mean more cooking heating and travel but they can also raise the risk of a dangerous threat many people never see or smell Carbon monoxide. So far this holiday season the New Jersey Poison Control Center has helped care for 58 people including...
• Middle-Age Depression Symptoms Tied to Dementia
  
  Depression in middle age has previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia. But this relationship appears to be driven by a small cluster of six specific symptoms rather than by depression overall according to new research in The Lancet Psychiatry. Focusing on...
• Healthy Habits That Slow Brain Aging
  
  Think the good thoughts. Manage stress. Get your Zzzzzs. And build a strong social support system. New research shows that these factors - all of which are within your control - are powerful anti-aging tools. "You can learn how to perceive stress differently" said study...
• Dr. Crandall: Easing Marijuana Restrictions
  
  President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing federal agencies to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
• Mental Health Conditions Share Similar Genetics
  
  Psychiatric conditions as varied as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might be driven by very similar genetic underpinnings a new study says. Mental health problems can be sorted into five general genetic categories each with a shared "genetic architecture" driving...

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