The Key to Strength Training and Weight Lifting? Letting Go of Routine.
To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload.When Bryan Mann talks about weight lifting, he often…
How Loneliness Affects the Brain
Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.Everyone…
But How Does the Worm Get in Your Brain?
And other questions about parasites.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s disclosure that a doctor apparently found a dead worm in his brain…
Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant Diseases, Study Finds
Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around…
Why Are Feet So Stinky?
Q: I live with someone who has really smelly feet. Why does this happen and what can they do about…
What is Kinkeeping?
“Kinkeeping” plays a crucial role in a family’s health and well-being, and it’s still predominantly done by women.Every December when…
Close Friends, Competing for Olympic Spots. Who Would Make It?
Conner Mantz’s arms were shaking as he warmed up for the Olympic marathon trials in Orlando in February.Mr. Mantz, 27,…
Could a $40,000 Equinox Membership Really Help You Live Longer?
Blood tests and ‘biodata’ have entered the fitness space.On Monday, the high-end gym chain Equinox introduced a longevity program with…
How E. Coli in Food Makes People Sick
The bacteria sickens an estimated 265,000 Americans each year.Last week, federal officials announced recalls of ground beef and organic walnuts…