• Never Leave Your Shoes in This Room
  
  It's tempting to come home at the end of the day and head right to the bedroom to change into comfortable clothes. But kicking off your shoes in your room is not a good idea. Experts say that shoes carry not only dirt and grime but also mold spores, pet dander and pollen...
• Psilocybin for Depression Effective Up to 5 Years
  
  The benefits of psilocybin treatment for depression might last as long as five years for some, a new study says. Two-thirds of participants in an early psilocybin clinical trial remained in complete remission from their depression when researchers checked in on them five...
• Too Much Vitamin D Can Be Deadly
  
  About 35% of U.S. adults are deficient in vitamin D, according to the Cleveland Clinic. This fat-soluble vitamin is essential for helping the body absorb calcium, supporting bone strength, and boosting immune function. You can get vitamin D naturally from sunlight, fatty...
• Ditch These Skin Care Habits Now
  
  Your skin is the body's largest organ, and it needs regular TLC to stay healthy. While everyone's skin is unique, dermatologists agree there are a few universal rules you should follow to protect and improve your complexion. Here are the top habits experts say you should...
• Insomnia Increases Risk for Dementia in Seniors
  
  Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says. Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory and thinking skills as they age, researchers reported today in the journal Neurology. Chronic insomniacs had a 40%...
• Eating Breakfast Later Tied to Earlier Death
  
  Having breakfast later in the morning is linked to a higher risk of depression, fatigue, sleep problems, and even death, according to new research. Scientists at Mass General Brigham and other institutions tracked nearly 3,000 adults in the U.K., ages 42 to 94, for more than...
• The Tango Keeps Parkinson's Symptoms at Bay
  
  When the tango begins to play, Lidia Beltran shrugs off the Parkinson's that plagues her, takes hold of her therapist and dances, her body fluid and her steps precise, as part of an innovative treatment program in Buenos Aires. Some 200 patients have participated in tango...
• Why You Wake Up Too Early
  
  It's frustrating to wake up too early when you're still tired and can't fall back asleep. Scientists call this condition late insomnia, and it becomes more common with age. The good news is that there are ways to correct it. Unlike trouble falling asleep or waking often at...
• Music Relieves Nausea From Motion Sickness
  
  Carsick or seasick? Reach for some feel-good music, a new study suggests. Music like yacht rock or peppy pop could be the key to helping relieve nausea from motion sickness, researchers reported Sept. 3 in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. People who listen to soft...
• The Best Probiotic Foods for Gut Health
  
  A daily dose of probiotics may help keep the doctor away. Probiotic foods contain live, beneficial bacteria that support the balance of microorganisms in your digestive system. Research published in Frontiers in Microbiology shows that regular consumption aids digestion,...
• Mediterranean Diet Slashes Alzheimer's Risk
  
  A groundbreaking study reveals that people at the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease can cut their odds of developing dementia by 35% simply by following the Mediterranean diet. The study focused on individuals carrying two...
• Music Might Help Regulate Blood Pressure
  
  Everyone probably knows the phrase "music hath charms to soothe the savage breast," and new research suggests it may do the same for heart health. A small study found that blood pressure appears to "synchronize" to patterns in music. British researchers say that might help...
• Living Near the Ocean Boosts Longevity
  
  Heading to the beach this Labor Day may do more than lift your spirits - it could help you live longer. A new study from The Ohio State University found that people who live within 30 miles of an ocean or gulf coast, on average, about a year longer than the U.S. average...
• Dr. Small: Feel Younger, Live Longer
  
  We've all heard the saying, "You're as young as you feel." Now, research suggests that this may actually be true. Dr. Gary Small, brain health expert and chair of psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, says studies show that people who feel younger...
• This Common Habit Can Lower Immunity
  
  In your quest to ward off colds, the flu, and COVID this fall you may be doing more harm than good, experts warn. While using hand sanitizers protects against germs, frequent use of alcohol-based sanitizers can strip away natural skin oils - killing not just harmful...
• Colleges Welcoming Pets in Dorms to Ease Anxiety
  
  Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories. Sophie Nocera, an Eckerd senior, said she probably knows the names of pets better than her fellow...
• Mindset Shift Protects Against Depression, Stress
  
  Struggling to cope with today's catastrophe-filled world? Changing your mindset can help protect you from the stress caused by disease outbreaks, wildfires, earthquakes, political uproars and traumatic life events, researchers say. People given a one-hour class in shifting...
• MRI Shows Talk Therapy Alters Brain Structure
  
  Talk therapy has the power to alter a person's physical brain structure, a new study shows. Psychotherapy caused measurable changes in the brains of people with severe depression, MRI scans revealed. Specifically, most patients experienced growth in brain regions responsible...
• Hydrate to Beat Stress
  
  Even mild dehydration can make stress worse, according to surprising new research. A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that drinking less than 1.5 liters of water daily significantly raised cortisol levels - the body's main stress hormone - during...
• Mediterranean Diet Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk
  
  A Mediterranean-style diet can significantly decrease risk of Type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese, a new study says. People had 31% lower odds of diabetes if they adhered to a Mediterranean diet, cut their calories and exercised regularly, researchers...
• When to Worry About a Nosebleed
  
  Everyone gets a nosebleed at some point, and most stop within minutes. But in rare cases, they can signal a serious health emergency. A nosebleed, or epistaxis, happens when the tiny blood vessels inside your nose rupture. Common triggers include: Dry...
• Most Pain Patients Quit Medical Weed Within a Year
  
  More than half of people prescribed medical weed for chronic muscle or joint pain quit using it within a year, a new small-scale study says. About 58% of a group of 78 Pennsylvania patients certified for medical cannabis decided to discontinue treatment within a year,...
• Chronic Pain Linked to Vitamin, Mineral Deficiencies
  
  Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain, and new research suggests that the cause may be hiding in their diets. A study from The University of Arizona Health Sciences found that deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals - including vitamin D, B12, folate, and...
• 5 Habits That Can Make You Happier
  
  We all want more happiness in our lives - and according to new research, it may be more within our control than we think. A survey by researchers at Northern Illinois University found that happiness is not determined by outside circumstances but can be cultivated through...
• Dr. Small: Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Delayed
  
  More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is projected to nearly double by 2051, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Older Americans are more fearful of developing this memory-robbing disease than any other condition, including...

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