Can Ashwaghanda Help Your Anxiety? Here’s What the Science Says - Verywell Health

Ashwagandha may help anxiety by relieving stress, improving sleep, and helping with focus. Learn more about how it works and possible side effects.

Five prescription drugs that can make it harder to cope with the heat - The Conversation

Many common prescription drugs block the body’s ability to keep us cool.

Heavy Drinkers Face Higher Risk of Brain Lesions And Alzheimer's Markers - ScienceAlert

Alcohol is notoriously bad for health, and a recent study might add "long-term effects on brain health" to the growing list of ways drinking can cause harm.

Dear Doctor: Is magnesium glycinate a better alternative to melatonin for insomnia? - OregonLive.com

Dr. Roach shares tips for good sleep hygiene including consistent sleep patterns, regular exercise, and avoiding troublesome medications.

'Say no to power peeing' and other good tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist - NPR

Your pelvic floor supports organs like your bladder, bowels and reproductive system. Strengthen it with exercises and mantras (like "squeeze before you sneeze") from physical therapist Sara Reardon.

New Device Saves Child Facing 5-Organ Failure - Newser

Young patient with leukemia, organ failure recovers after experimental treatment with SCD solution

Cardiologist’s ‘Work Diet’ for Weight Loss and Healthy Eating - TODAY.com

Cardiologist lost weight by following the "Work Diet." He eats a healthy diet during work hours and whatever he wants for dinner and on the weekends.

Ear wax could offer clues of early Parkinson's disease, study suggests - AOL.com

Scientists find volatile compounds in ear wax may help detect Parkinson's disease earlier than traditional methods, offering a potential inexpensive screenin...

The New 'Razor Blade Throat' Nimbus COVID Variant: Symptoms, Incubation Period and When to Test - KQED

A new COVID variant called "Nimbus" is spreading. Here's what you need to know about the incubation period, symptoms (including "razor blade throat") and when to take a test.

Study explores genetic link between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders - Medical Xpress

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is widely consumed worldwide, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. Over the past decades, the use of cannabis has been fully legalized or decriminalized in various countries worldwide, including Canada, ma…

How Sexual Assault Survivors Find Pleasure After Pain - The Cut

For some assault survivors, Katie Simon writes in this excerpt from her upcoming book, ‘Tell Me What You Like,’ “good sex” doesn’t happen easily. Sometimes it’s not even the goal.

A Neurologist Explains the Benefits of Starting a New Hobby as an Adult - inc.com

A doctor and author who took up piano in middle age explains how starting a new hobby later in life helps your brain.

Harlequin ichthyosis: The rare genetic disease that gives babies hard 'scales' - Live Science

The genetic disease harlequin ichthyosis affects the transport of fats within the skin, resulting in hard, scalelike plaques and an array of other symptoms.

Body Fat Beats BMI in Predicting Death - Medscape

A recent study found body fat percentage is a more accurate predictor of mortality than BMI.

Video: Golden Retriever Puppy Tries To Blend in With a Laundry Bag - DogTime

In a funny puppy hiding video on Instagram, a Golden Retriever named Leo flaunts his cuteness while hiding from his owner.

How much fast food do Americans eat on any given day? - Deseret News

How much fast food do Americans eat in a given day? Are there healthy fast-food options? Fast food accounts for many calories among young Americans