Many people are looking for ways to improve, maintain, and prolong their brain health. Check out the seemingly endless self-help books, podcasts, phone apps, TikTok, and Instagram Reels dedicated to this subject. And frankly, it makes sense. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are conditions that essentially involve a loss of one’s identity and sense of time … Read more
4 minute read As cyclists, we know that riding a bike is good for the mind, body, and soul. We know this not only because the science says so, but also because we can see how much riding can improve your physical and mental health. But let’s dig a little deeper into what research shows … Read more
“Have you tried adaptogens like saffron?” my psychiatrist asked me during a quarterly check-in after I explained that I was experiencing some pretty depressing mood changes, nervous fraying, and work paralysis due to the increasing stress I was feeling. My usual “reset and readjust” method didn’t work as well as it usually does. At the … Read more
François Legault appeared Thursday morning in parliament for his final question period as prime minister before leaving office next week. He will remain MNA for L’Assomption after the Parti Avenir Québec selects his successor as party leader and prime minister on April 12. Legault told reporters as he entered Parliament on Thursday that the moment … Read more
Washington — Newly discovered fossils have given scientists their first glimpse of what happened when Earth made the decisive transition from plants and unrecognizably simple animals to the complex life that took over the world and eventually led to us. And it happened millions of years earlier than researchers thought. More than 700 fossils discovered … Read more
The EPA warns that microplastics and pharmaceuticals, along with other chemicals and microorganisms, are potential contaminants of concern in drinking water. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images In response to public health concerns about microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation’s drinking water, the Trump administration added them for the first time … Read more
More than two months after the Justice Department released its latest set of files on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, prosecutors have not filed new charges based on the documents, even as federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to demand accountability. More than 3 million pages of documents include accusations by alleged victims … Read more
An artist’s reconstruction of an ancient marine ecosystem preserved in the Egawa biota. Wang Xiaodong A huge collection of beautifully preserved fossils discovered in China casts doubt on the idea that complex life flourished dramatically during a rapid evolutionary process known as the Cambrian Explosion. This event, which spanned approximately 541 to 513 million years … Read more
Surprising symptoms of lung diseaseJose Carlos Cerdeno Martinez – Getty Images If seemingly normal symptoms like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a persistent cough keep coming and going, it might just be because you had a stressful dinner of spicy Indian food with your in-laws while you were recovering from the flu. But doctors … Read more
Grab a set of dumbbells and start doing these strength-building moves. Strength training, whether you use free weights, resistance bands, or weight machines, is an ideal way to build strength, muscle mass, and strong, healthy bones. Strengthening your strength and muscles is essential for continuing daily activities, and strong bones reduce the risk of fractures. … Read more