Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
Your internal body clock can help wake you up without an alarm. Riska/E+ via Getty Images Curious Kids is a
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Prioritizing pain: 5 ways to move beyond managing chronic pain
Chronic pain is as much a social issue as a medical issue, which can be addressed with collective action. (Shutterstock)
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee problems can hinder mobility and erode your quality of life. Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty Images Knee injuries are common
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn’t there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women − because existing ones often don’t meet their unique needs
People who are obese or overweight are at higher risk of developing several chronic diseases andreswd/E+ via Getty Images The
In hundreds of communities across the US, finding a dentist is like pulling teeth − but in 14 states, dental therapists are filling the gap
Experts recommend getting a dental checkup twice a year. Julia Burmistrova/Moment via Getty Images For more than 50 million Americans,
Compassion amid chaos − how one of America’s greatest poets became a lifeline for wounded soldiers
With over 40 armed conflicts now taking place around the world, the costs of warfare are immense and continue to
10 states had abortion measures on the ballot – where they passed, where they failed, and what it all means
When all the votes were tallied, Colorado voters approved a ballot measure establishing a right to abortion. Chet Strange/AP Photo
Strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being
An age-appropriate strength training program can have significant benefits for children and adolescents. The Good Brigade/DigitalVision via Getty Images “Aren’t
Military veterans are disproportionately affected by suicide, but targeted prevention can help reverse the tide
Mounting evidence shows that veterans need targeted suicide prevention services. adamkaz/E+ via Getty Images America’s military veterans make up about