• How Waiting Helps Your Brain
  
  If sitting in a doctor's waiting room or standing in a long line makes you feel irritated, think again. New research shows that waiting isn't wasted time - it's actually an opportunity for your brain to pause, reflect, and reset. Studies suggest that waiting strengthens...
• Chewing Ice Can Damage Your Teeth and Jaw
  
  Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth. While the occasional crunch of an ice cube isn't likely to do severe damage, making it a daily habit can lead to enamel damage, cracked fillings and...
• Jane Goodall's 10 Healthy Habits to Boost Longevity
  
  Jane Goodall, the iconic primatologist who inspired the world with her lifelong work in conservation, animal welfare, and protecting the planet, passed away on October 1 at age 91. While genetics played a role - both of her parents lived to 94 - Goodall's lifestyle choices...
• Smart Patch Helps Addicts Reduce Alcohol, Drug Use
  
  A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage their anxiety and cravings, lowering their risk of relapse, a new study shows. The biofeedback patch provides people with real-time monitoring of their heart rate, which can become...
• Dr. Small: Stay Sharp as You Age With Brain Games
  
  Age-related dementia is an upsetting diagnosis, and it's one that nearly 6 million Americans currently face. About 5% to 8% of adults over 65 have some form of dementia, and the risk doubles every five years as people get older. But there's good news: keeping your brain...
• Being Organized Can Help You Live Longer
  
  A new study finds that being organized, active, and helpful to others may boost your lifespan - while stress, anxiety, and moodiness may cut it short. The research, published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research and led by the University of Edinburgh, analyzed data from...
• How to Springboard Your Stress Away
  
  Americans are more stressed than ever. Surveys show that 80% of U.S. adults feel stressed, 90% of employees report work-related stress, and 75% of college students say they're overwhelmed. Typical advice includes meditation, self-care, massages, or therapy - but research...
• Dogs (Not Cats) Reduce Childhood Asthma Risk
  
  Babies who grow up around dogs might be less likely to develop childhood asthma, a new study says. However, they don't get the same protection from growing up around cats, according to findings presented Sunday in Amsterdam at a meeting of the European Respiratory...
• The Health Benefits of Pumpkin Spice
  
  As fall arrives, pumpkin spice is everywhere - in lattes, pastries, pasta, yogurt, ice cream, even popcorn. Love it or not, the aroma of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice instantly signals autumn. Beyond flavor, these spices also offer powerful health...
• Dr. Small: How to Recognize and Treat Depression
  
  Depression is becoming an increasingly common mental health problem in the U.S. Nearly 30% of Americans will experience depression at some point in their lives, yet only about half ever seek treatment. Dr. Gary Small, a brain health expert and chair of psychiatry at the...
• Fish Oil's Effect on Colon Cancer Depends on Genes
  
  About 19 million U.S. adults take fish oil supplements, often to protect against chronic diseases. But new research suggests their ability to lower colon cancer risk may depend on a single gene. Scientists at the University of Michigan and the University of Texas MD Anderson...
• Mediterranean Diet Protects Dental Health
  
  The Mediterranean diet might help you at the dentist, a new study says. People who follow a Mediterranean diet appear more likely to have better gum health, researchers reported Sept. 15 in the Journal of Periodontology. On the other hand, folks who chowed down on red meat...
• Dr. Crandall: The Best Medicine Is Your Grocery List
  
  Some of the most powerful medicine doesn't come in a prescription bottle , it comes from your grocery list.
• 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...

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