Time to Say Goodbye to the B.M.I.?
Researchers have long faulted the body mass index as an unreliable indicator of health. A replacement has been gaining support:…
How to Preserve Summer Fruits and Vegetables All Year
Summer fruits and vegetables are abundant and cheap right now; here’s how to preserve them.At the end of every summer,…
Maria Bello: Touching My First Time for the Last Time
He couldn’t speak or move, but the sexual energy between us was still palpable.I lost my virginity in New Jersey…
Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations
Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.The…
Are Some Ultraprocessed Foods Worse Than Others?
A new study may offer the biggest clues yet.Name a common condition — heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia,…
New Covid Shots: Cost, Availability, Side Effects and More
We asked experts where and when you should get them, and how to lessen the side effects.New Covid-19 vaccines, which…
Common Beginner Runner Mistakes to Avoid
Running experts and coaches share their best advice for avoiding these common pitfalls.Running can be remarkably simple and impressively complex.It’s…
Can I Lower My Cholesterol Without Taking a Statin?
Q: I have high cholesterol, but when I tried statins, I didn’t like the side effects. What are non-pharmaceutical ways…
What Is Dead Butt Syndrome?
The name might make you snicker, but addressing “gluteal amnesia” can help you avoid chronic pain.Petra PéterffyAfter a long workday…
An Agonizing Dilemma: When Obesity Prevents a Joint Replacement
Many doctors say it is too dangerous to perform the common surgeries on people with high body mass indexes, but…