If you’ve taken a yoga class before, the instructor probably had you move into Utkatasana — the chair pose. Chair pose certainly burns — it works your quads, hamstrings and core all at once — but if you’re ready to … Read More »
Rising numbers of malaria deaths in Guinea have “greatly exceeded” the total number of deaths caused by Ebola, a new report finds, which suggests that the Ebola epidemic may have led to 74,000 extra untreated cases of malaria in the … Read More »
Hot weather can be extremely pleasant and relaxing, but it also comes with its dangers. Sometimes, the human body is unable to handle exposure to extreme heat and maintain the stable core temperature essential for normal bodily functioning. The hotter … Read More »
DNA analysis of genetic material from a 40,000-year-old Romanian human jawbone – one of the oldest known modern human bones found in Europe – reveals the individual’s DNA was between 6% and 9% Neanderthal. The 40,000-year-old Oase jawbone found in … Read More »
One of the drivers of alcohol and drug addiction is the powerful and enduring memories of the triggers – the people, places, sights and sounds that lead up to and surround episodes of substance use. Encounters with such powerful cues … Read More »
Photo credit: Tristan Fewings via Getty Images Over 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. And as put together as they may seem, celebrities are no exception when it comes to panic attacks. Whether it’s … Read More »
MOSUNO/Stocksy Years ago, I was chatting with my sister-in-law, who had babies at around the same time I did. She was talking about how much she loved her kids. When they were napping, she would go in and watch them … Read More »
Catherine MacBride/Stocksy Susan answered today’s first question, about the difference between shyness and introversion, on video. After the video, read on for more questions and answers! As my now-young kids grow, I am not looking forward to having to meet … Read More »
A new report has revealed that climate change could have catastrophic implications for public health, both directly and indirectly. Fighting climate change, however, represents the greatest global health opportunity of the century. The Commission reports that reducing carbon emissions is … Read More »
A diet high in fat or sugar may do more than expand our waistlines. A new study by researchers from Oregon State University finds such diets may lead to reduced cognitive functioning, with a high-sugar diet named as the biggest … Read More »