HEALTH

If You Exercise After Learning Something, You May Remember It Better

A new study suggests a link between aerobic exercise and learning.

Here Are the Most Walkable Cities in the U.S.

Where to move if walking is your preferred mode of transportation.

Why Use Sunscreen? Just Look at Your Butt

Real dermatology advice, we swear.

'Traffic Light' Menus Might Convince You To Eat Fewer Calories

A red light could slow down your eating habits.

15 Questions About Donating Blood, Answered

Roughly 6.8 million people donate blood each year, but when you needle up for the American Red Cross, where does al the blood go?

Here’s How Much Kids Should Sleep

Infants need up to 16 hours of sleep a day.

Study Says Nearly a Third of Americans Don't Floss

Are you one of them?

New Cancer Drug Harnesses the Immune System

It appears to have fewer side effects than chemotherapy and other drugs, and lower likelihood of tumor regrowth.

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Study Suggests Migraine Triggers Vary Widely

Patients in the experiment averaged four triggers apiece, but each person’s triggers were unique.

Study Finds Women Are Twice as Likely to Suffer From Anxiety

And there are a few theories as to why.

Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

Stan Larkin received a heart transplant in May after relying on an artificial heart for more than a year.

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Guinea Worm Disease May Soon Be Eradicated

It would be the second human disease after small pox to be eliminated.

Why Some People Bruise More Easily Than Others

Why do some of us bruise more easily than others?

FDA Issues Guidelines to Reduce Sodium in the Foods You Buy

The voluntary guidelines target more than 150 different types of foods.

6 Tips for Wearing High Heels Without Wrecking Your Feet

High heels may be cute, but they wreak havoc on your body.

Music May Reduce Anxiety Before Super-Stressful Eye Surgery

A study of 62 cataract surgery patients found that just 20 minutes of pre-op music decreased their anxiety and need for sedatives.

Large Norwegian Study Links Workaholism to Other Conditions

There’s no doubt that work addiction is destructive, but there's more to it than pathology.

Which State Has the Most Medical Malpractice Suits?

Hawaii is last on the list.

A New Online Eye Exam Has Doctors Seeing Red

Should you trust a virtual eye exam?

Michio Kushi, Natural Foods Pioneer

The natural foods movement of the 1960s and 1970s ushered in a new way of eating—and one of its pioneers was Michio Kushi.

Interactive Water Bottle For Kids Turns Staying Hydrated into a Game

Bowhead Technology created an interactive water bottle for kids, designed to make drinking water more fun.

A Nutritionist Shares When to Use 6 Different Protein Powders

With so many options on store shelves, finding the right fit for you can get confusing quickly.

You Might Not Want to Trust Your Fitbit Heart Rate Readings

If you’ve been relying on a Fitbit to track your heart rate at the gym, you might want to take those readings with a grain of salt.

Man Receives a Bionic Arm Inspired by a Popular Video Game

This should look familiar to fans of 'Metal Gear Solid.'

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