For night shift workers, finding optimal sleep habits often happens by trial and error. Now, science may have delivered a convenient answer. Researchers at Hiroshima University recently analyzed a trove...

It happens every holiday season. We attend office parties and family get-togethers and eat loads of food. And pie. The festivities almost always include some of the tastiest and most...

What can some extra steps each day do for you? If you’re an older adult, it can mean significantly lower blood pressure. The good news is that it doesn’t take...

Scientists say there might be a simple way to avoid jet lag, that bane of all long-distance travelers. Here’s a hint: Two eggs, over easy. Breakfast, it seems, is the...

Nobody’s ever accused jellfish of being the brightest creatures in the ocean. These transcluscent, undulating gobs can at first appear to lack any kind of agency, coming into contact with...

At what age are people happiest? It seems a simple question, but it’s been studied for decades with no pat answers. In a new study, German and Swiss researchers say...

Stepping into an elevator and pushing a button to get to the fifth floor apparently isn’t the best recipe for good heart health. Instead, hit the stairs. Tulane University researchers...

When it comes to beating garlic breath, put away the mouthwash and forget the mints. So, now what? Yogurt, of all things. In the battle against the pungent aftereffect of...

In addition to being a sustainable solution to fast fashion, your favorite thrift store has been the site of some quality vintage pieces. Of course, there are also weekends where...

Few among us can resist a cup of ice cream, buttery bread or a thick piece of prime rib. For those watching their weight, it’s typical to blame their taste...