Concussions pose particular risks for older adults
While most people recover from a concussion, even a seemingly innocuous head injury in an older adult can trigger bleeding in the brain, which requires...
Does your latte need a shot of olive oil?
Olive oil is linked with a range of health benefits and touted as a health-conscious component of your meal. Starbucks is adding it to some...
Are protein bars actually good for you — or just glorified candy bars?
Despite the ad hype, nutrition experts say protein bars aren’t that healthful. Here's the skinny on actual human protein needs versus dessert levels of sugar.
Is a spoonful of sea moss the key to good health?
Social media influencers are touting the health benefits of sea moss — an edible sea vegetable in the algae family. Here's what experts have to...
Nighttime mouth taping: What is the deal with this new social media trend?
Nighttime mouth taping is the new "life hack" social media trend, but research on this practice is limited and not much is known about its...
5 truly weird COVID symptoms and what to do about them
Some symptoms can sound like hexes from a children’s story: purple toes and welts that sprout on faces. Doctors aren’t sure why only some people...
Can’t sleep? Stick your head in the freezer (but not at bedtime)
The psychologist who wrote the new book “The Sleep Prescription,” says the steps to take toward a better night of sleep actually start during the...
What to do if you find yourself in a crowd crush
A crowd surge during a Halloween celebration in Seoul, South Korea, that killed at least 151 people became the latest in a number of recent...
Another COVID wave could be coming. Here’s how to make holiday plans
Experts say that with a bit of advance planning, family gatherings can be safe this year and resemble something like pre-pandemic times.