Mind
80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight
Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.
Mental Well-being
The Finnish walking technique that may ease depression in just five weeks
A new trial found that pole-assisted walking cut symptoms sharply, and most of the gain came in the first month.
Mental Well-being
The Norwegian outdoor habit linked to lower stress and better mental health
Norwegians call it friluftsliv, and researchers say the effects on the body start within minutes.
Sleep
Eating more fiber may push your body into deeper, more restorative sleep
A new preprint of nearly 3,600 adults links high-fiber days to measurably deeper sleep.
Sleep
How eating kiwi every day can affect your sleep, blood pressure and mood
Small trials point to a simple bedtime snack that may help sleep and blood pressure.
Mind
80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight
Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.
Mental Well-being
The Finnish walking technique that may ease depression in just five weeks
A new trial found that pole-assisted walking cut symptoms sharply, and most of the gain came in the first month.
Mental Well-being
The Norwegian outdoor habit linked to lower stress and better mental health
Norwegians call it friluftsliv, and researchers say the effects on the body start within minutes.
Sleep
Eating more fiber may push your body into deeper, more restorative sleep
A new preprint of nearly 3,600 adults links high-fiber days to measurably deeper sleep.
Experts: Why you crave something sweet at certain times
Cravings for sweets are often explained as a lack of self-discipline, but the cause is something entirely different.
Paracetamol during pregnancy is not linked to ADHD or autism
The debate over painkillers during pregnancy has created uncertainty for many years. A new comprehensive review of research now provides a clearer picture.
These temperatures are ideal for your sleep
Small changes in the bedroom can have a greater impact on sleep quality than many people realize. Temperature is one of the factors that is often overlooked.
Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life
Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.
Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows
A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.
Waking up at night? Neuroscientist explains technique to fall back asleep
A sleep expert says a simple physiological reset may help calm the body and make it easier to drift off again.