What Does a Lonely Brain Look Like?
Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.
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To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload.
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Conner Mantz and Clayton Young had run side by side for more than 10,000 miles. Both vied for a place in the marathon at the Paris Games.
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The Constant Work to Keep a Family Connected Has a Name
“Kinkeeping” plays a crucial role in a family’s health and well-being, and it’s still predominantly done by women.
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A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors.
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Could Equinox’s New $40,000 Membership Really Help You Live Longer?
Blood tests and “biodata” have entered the fitness space.
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E. Coli Has Been Found in Ground Beef and Walnuts. Here’s What to Know.
The bacteria sickens an estimated 265,000 Americans each year.
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Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts?
After her own mastectomy, sociologist Sarah Thornton sought to answer the question.
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Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed?
Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why, and how to make bathing a little easier.
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Lyme Disease Is Spreading. Why Don’t We Have Drugs to Stop It?
Anti-tick medications exist for dogs, but certain concerns have hindered their development for humans. That’s changing.
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The Ultimate Skin Care Routine for Your Body
Many people pay the most attention to the skin on their face, but the rest of your body needs care, too. Here’s how to give it what it needs.
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Is It Healthier to Eat Your Vegetables Before Your Carbs?
“Nutrient sequencing” is said to regulate blood sugar. We asked experts if the science holds up.
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In 6 Minutes, You Can Be Done With Your Workout
Our three short workout videos will get your heart pumping and give you a full-body workout without a trip to the gym.
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Seven poses to help you wake up and feel energized, whether you’re an expert or a beginner.
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A gentler version of a popular workout keeps you moving while keeping your body off the floor.
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Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world.
By Emily Anthes
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the advice columnist John Paul Brammer (a.k.a. ¡Hola Papi!) has a reminder: Loving your abuela doesn’t have to mean telling her everything.
By Anna Martin, Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Jen Poyant, Daniel Ramirez and Dan Powell
People with two copies of the gene variant APOE4 are almost certain to get Alzheimer’s, say researchers, who proposed a framework under which such patients could be diagnosed years before symptoms.
By Pam Belluck
New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.
By Christina Caron
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with the opening ceremony about 12 weeks away, obstacles remain.
By Anne-Marie Williams
They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why.
By Alice Callahan
Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect.
By Ellen Barry
Gov. Kristi Noem suggested that President Biden should have euthanized the family dog, as she did. Animal experts said that such an option should be a last resort.
By Emily Anthes
Caroline Crampton shares her own worries in “A Body Made of Glass,” a history of hypochondria that wonders whether newfangled technology drives us crazier.
By Alexandra Jacobs
It’s an age-old question. But a few recent studies have brought us closer to an answer.
By Alexander Nazaryan
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