Flexibility is a component of all types of movement – from everyday activities to the most rigorous exercises. Being flexible helps you stay mobile and avoid injury. Yet flexibility training... Read more

The advice to “let go” of negative feelings is repeated in yoga classes and self-help books. Now, a new study suggests it really brings a lasting health benefit. The study, of more than 1,10... Read more

What’s the difference between herbs and supplements and the drugs that you buy over the counter? Shopping for dietary supplements can be like stepping into a wild frontier with few rules and... Read more

Many people rely on chicken noodle soup to soothe a cold, but few know exactly why the warm broth brings relief. But one dietitian can explain its magic. “Studies have shown that a hearty bo... Read more

Adults who get more than the recommended amount of sleep have an increased risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data from nearly 117,00 adults, aged 35... Read more

A new mint-sized, battery-free patch that alerts wearers to potentially harmful sunlight exposure in real time might become a powerful weapon in preventing skin cancer. Powered by the sun wh... Read more

New insight into why women get more migraines than men could lead to better treatments, researchers say. The results of lab and animal experiments suggest changing levels of the female sex h... Read more

Did you know that a store can sell food past the expiration date printed on the label? Or that manufacturers only voluntarily stamp dates on foods? While the law states that foods must be wh... Read more

Your life partner has a much greater influence on your longevity than the genes you inherited from your family, according to a new analysis of the family trees of more than 400 million peopl... Read more

If you’re trying to control your weight, don’t look to caffeine for help. Caffeine is not an effective appetite suppressant or weight-loss aid, researchers report in a small, new study. The... Read more