Trying to Recover From Sleep Debt? This Type of Exercise May Help
The beginning of a new year can wipe the slate clean for fresh life and work goals—but if…
Ancient animals reveal sleep’s original role in maintaining brain health
A groundbreaking new study from Bar-Ilan University shows that one of sleep’s core functions originated hundreds of millions…
Brain Health Challenge: Test Your Knowledge of Healthy Habits
Welcome to the Brain Health Challenge! I’m Dana Smith, a reporter at The New York Times, and I’ll…
CEOs’ favorite apps they check first thing in the morning for success
There’s a lot of mystique around the CEO’s morning routine; each business leader has their own habit to…
Depression links to chronic headaches through weight and diet, not physical activity alone
Large population data from Iran show that body weight and iron intake help statistically explain the depression–headache link,…
Bipolar Disorder Is Not a Mood Disorder
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Stephen M. Strakowski, MD: Hello, and thank you so much for…
Even in danger, animals can’t skip sleep, studies show
Every animal with a brain needs sleep – and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans…
How Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking? (2026)
Two things I always watch for with supplements, even with guidance from my doctor: Does it have a…
Brain imaging reveals how stimulant drugs improve performance in ADHD
Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including…
How to strike the balance for health
Share on PinterestSleep is no less important than exercise when it comes to health, recent research emphasizes. Design…
Chennai fitness trainer shares 5 simple daily habits that helped him stay lean, strong and healthy for 20 years
Weight loss and fitness are rarely a one-time fix – the real challenge begins once you’ve reached your…
Doing 3 Of These 10 Things In Your Sleep Means Unusually High Stress
Your body could actually be trying to send you a message through your sleep habits that your stress…