The alarming rise of sleep apnea and how to protect yourself
When you sit down with your doctor for an annual checkup, the conversation usually covers familiar ground what you’re eating, how often you’re moving, how you’re feeling mentally. That gap in routine care matters more than most people realize. Sleep apnea, one of the most common and consequential sleep disorders, affects an estimated 1 billion […]
Kehlani’s journey living with 2 mental disorders
R&B singer Kehlani has long been celebrated for an openness that resonates deeply with fans who see their own experiences reflected in her music. Now, the Crash singer is extending that vulnerability beyond the stage, speaking candidly in a recent Vibe interview about navigating life with two distinct mental health diagnoses bipolar disorder and borderline […]
Why sickness kills your appetite and 5 ways to handle it
You wake up achy. Your nose is running, your body feels heavy, and the thought of eating anything even something you normally love is completely unappealing. It is one of the most familiar parts of being sick, yet few people stop to wonder why it actually happens. The answer, it turns out, is not random. […]
Your heart can heal itself after an attack, study finds
For decades, a heart attack meant permanent damage. Muscle cells destroyed during an attack were replaced by scar tissue, and that scar tissue was widely accepted as the heart’s final chapter. But a new study from Australian researchers is rewriting that assumption entirely and what they found could change the future of cardiac medicine for […]
The powerful 6:30 p.m. rule that helps beat anxiety
Anxiety has a way of overstaying its welcome. It circles the mind, feeds on idle time and, if left alone, rarely shows itself out. Researchers have spent decades studying ways to interrupt that cycle, and while no single method works for everyone, a deceptively simple concept is drawing attention from mental health professionals and people […]
Moderate drinking can reduce blood flow to your brain
What a new study found about alcohol and the brain For decades, moderate alcohol consumption has been viewed as a relatively harmless habit a glass of wine with dinner, a beer after work. But a new study published in the journal Alcohol is raising serious questions about whether any amount of drinking is truly safe, […]
Is walking barefoot at home actually bad for you?
Kicking off your shoes the moment you walk through the front door is one of life’s small pleasures. But between hard floors, unexpected Lego landmines, and questions about bacteria and skin health, plenty of people wonder whether going barefoot at home is doing their feet any favors quietly causing harm. According to doctors, the answer […]
Tips to boost oral health and protect your brain
Good oral hygiene has long been associated with a confident smile and fresh breath, but researchers and dental experts say its benefits reach far beyond the mouth all the way to the brain. The gum disease and Alzheimer’s connection When oral care is neglected, bacteria accumulate around the teeth and gums, leading to gingivitis and, […]
The role of community in Black mental health healing
For many Black Americans navigating an especially heavy emotional season, a licensed psychologist says the most transformative step forward may not be found in self help it may be found in each other, a collective weight that keeps growing. Mental Health Awareness Month arrives this May against a backdrop of compounding grief. From ongoing conversations […]
This 10 minute exercise could sharpen your balance
A new study suggests that spending just 10 minutes a day doing specific floor exercises could meaningfully improve how the body moves even without a single squat or step. The Japanese study found that a short, low load routine done lying on the back improved balance, agility and flexibility in just two weeks no equipment […]