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A New Way to Detect Alzheimer's

Early detection can give people with Alzheimer's better treatment options so they have the best chance of staying sharp longer, and a new screening tool that's being studied might help.

New Info on Preterm Birth Risk

You may already scan labels of soaps and lotions for the phrase "phthalate free," but this is especially important if you're pregnant or trying to conceive, per new research by the National Institutes of Health, which uncovered an association between exposure to phthalates and giving birth early.

NO-WASTE RECIPE Veggie-Top Pesto

Use vegan mayonnaise to turn leftover odds and ends into a creamy, delicious dip-and more.

EXERCISE SMARTER (LITERALLY)

A fascinating new hypothesis on the brain-body connection says that we may actually have evolved to need a certain kind of exercise. Here's what it could mean for your next workout.

5 Myths About Anxiety

"Don't worry, be happy!" is a fun song, but it's terrible advice for someone with this common mental health issue.

THE DOCTOR IS IN Healthy Pleasures

A doctor's guide to vibrators and reasons they're good for your sexual well-being

Why Was I So Sick Just After Getting Better?

I recovered from breast cancer treatment only to wind up back in the hospital with a mysterious illness.

WHAT'S UP WITH...EARWAX

It's not usually harmful, but too much gunk can make it hard to hear.

Jump Your Way Fit

Trend alert! There's a fun "new" workout on the scene that barely feels like exercise: the trampoline workout. Here's what you need to know to jump right in.

ΤΗΕ RACE TO CONQUER LONG COVID

There's an all-out, multifront push to determine the causes of-and treatments for this potentially life-altering post-viral syndrome, which may have affected as many as 23 million Americans (and counting).

Walk OFF Weight

Grab your sneakers they're all you need to get fit! Here are the secrets to success.

NATURAL FIXES Serotonin Explained

This powerful neurotransmitter may affect everything from your mood to your memory.

JIGSAW PUZZLES

Putting the pieces together can provide a brain boost as well as a dose of serenity.

3-Day Boost

Tech Break Easy ways to unplug-and enjoy it

Does It Work? Fertility Trackers

Let's zero in on what can actually help you ID your prime baby-making days.

3 Day boost Get Yourself Hydrated

Simple ways to take in the right amount of water for you

NUTRITION: Eat For Your Heart

If you needed a sign to start taking better care of your ticker, let this be it!

SEX & LOVE: When Sex Is Off the Table

If one partner's desire has slumped, here's how to talk about it-with care and respect.

What dreams Are Made Of

Vivid, panic-inducing stress dreams are no call about the but they can offer a wake-up more parts of your regular life that need fun, attention.

SHOULD YOU BLAME YOUR THYROID?

When something goes wrong with this small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, you can gain (or lose) weight, feel like lying around all day staring at your phone, or want to chomp someone's head off. Then again, there are lots of other reasons you may be feeling the way you do. Here's how to know if you should get checked.

6 SIGNS THAT YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR

It's easy to ignore these symptoms-but you shouldn't!

NATURAL FIXES: Warm-Water Therapy for Arthritis

This simple but effective treatment could be an elixir for painful, achy joints

Find Your Joy

Seeing the sparkle in life can go beyond making your days more enjoyable it might actually help you live longer, says a new study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Challenge Yourself to Be Happier!

A joyful life is no accident-you for yourself. This easy, inspiring can create one daily program is the perfect way to start.

What's Up With... Snoring

Whether it's a whistle or an air horn, here's why we do it and how to turn off the racket.

Adventures in Dental Care

You read that right. The brush-and-floss brigade has moved beyond the basics with new thinking, methods, and products that may just modernize your smile maintenance.

5 Myths About Summer

We're here to throw cold water on these warm-weather health tales.

Why Women Need to Care About Concussions

The female brain is more susceptible to lasting damage from a head injury. The science explains why—and we’ve got the latest info on how to protect yourself.

WHAT'S UP WITH... ITCHY ARMPITS

It's the second-most embarrassing spot to have a sudden need to scratch. Here's why our underarms can get so uncomfortable.

Weight Gain: Is It Midlife or Menopause?

If your body has started to pack on pounds, you may wonder why it's happening. Here are some answers.