An Ozempic Relative Slowed Parkinson’s Disease in a Small Study
The trial lasted only one year but offered embers of hope to some experts.In 1817, James Parkinson expressed a hope…
What Doctors Want You to Know About Beta Blockers for Anxiety
Start-ups are making it easier to get the pills online, but experts warn they should be used with caution.Anxious ahead…
Is It Healthier to Eat Your Vegetables Before Your Carbs?
Q: I’ve heard that it’s best for my health to eat a salad before dinner. But if I’m eating vegetables…
How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain
Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits.Growing…
5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers
Many hotel pools are built with children and sun-seekers in mind: too short, too warm and too crowded. These, in…
Hospitals Must Get Written Patient Consent for Pelvic Exams, H.H.S. Says
In a letter to teaching hospitals, the federal health agency said that institutions could lose Medicare funding if they didn’t…
The Inner London Ramblers Know the Simple Pleasures of Walking Groups
Clustered outside a tube station, 20 or so Londoners were preparing to roam around Tufnell Park, which is not actually…
Why Are Older Americans Drinking So Much?
The pandemic played a role in increased consumption, but alcohol use among people 65 and older was climbing even before…
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Hears From Carol Burnett, Ina Garten and Other Women
The actor wants you to start listening to older women — and not just because they’re guests on her podcast.When…