How often do you spend time at local parks? If you can’t remember when you last visited one, you’re not alone. A new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine took a look at who is using the public parks across the U.S., as well as how frequently they’re visiting them. Nationwide, the …
As the stigma of mental illness continues to make headlines, Walgreens is stepping up to do its part in the fight against discrimination. The pharmaceutical store chain announced on May 10 that it would be launching an online portal for mental health, utilizing a number of third-party resources. Walgreens will also be encouraging the use …
If you’re not one to remember directions, research from a new study shows that this may be a good time to speak to your doctor — it could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological condition that remains to be poorly understood. Though some research points to an increased risk …
It seems that we’re all on a never-ending quest to achieve the perfect figure, whether it means eliminating a muffin top or toning under-worked arms. Now, one device wants to help you get to exactly where you want to be, body-wise. For a mere $499, you can get your hands on The Naked 3D Fitness …
Would you try to get more sleep at night if you knew a lack of it could lead to a cold? New research published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that sleep may be your immune system’s best defense. Data now indicates that those who sleep less than five hours a night are more likely to catch a cold. …
If you’ve ever felt a sense of rage — perhaps while on the road — you know how it can be to struggle with the wave of anger. Now, scientists say that you may be able to blame it all on a parasite in your brain. A study involving 358 adults looked at how relatively …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. If you can die of a broken heart, you should be able to die of enormous joy, right? It might not make much sense, but new research shows that your heart and overall health may be at …
The use of cannabis for medical treatment has been greatly debated, and it was one of the hottest topics at the world’s largest annual conference on laboratory science, Pittcon. As more manufacturers look into testing cannabis for distribution in states where it’s legal, the discussion over the value of medical marijuana rages on. Now, a …
If you haven’t hopped on the organic food bandwagon just yet, it’s not too late. Additionally, it might just be good for your health, according to results from a new study. Researchers recently took a look at whether organic milk was more nutritious than the standard milk you can buy at the grocery store. They …
Dementia is a condition that can tear apart families and relationships, and there have been few breakthroughs in terms of cures. Now, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may give hope to those who are being affected by the ailment. The Framingham Heart Study shows that new rates of dementia may actually be …