A child born with severe spina bifida has new mobility and new possibilities
April 18, 2019, 8:16 a.m. by Jim Motavalli
In videos, Brody Moreland is a blur of motion as he chases toys. But for the first 6 months of his life, he barely moved. He was born with a severe case of spina bifida.
A user's guide to smart sunscreen use
April 4, 2019, 2:21 p.m. by Melissa Breyer
Here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun — from what the new sunscreen labels mean to how to properly apply it.
Why using the words 'committed suicide' is only making things worse
April 3, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
If suicide isn't a crime, why do we treat it like one?
Why we can't run from PFAS chemicals
April 2, 2019, 12:42 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
PFASs have been connected to weight gain, cancer and immune issues are everywhere.
Never underestimate the kindness of strangers
April 2, 2019, 9:35 a.m. by Starre Vartan
It can be easy to forget how much good regular people do every day.
How to improve your mood in 12 minutes
March 30, 2019, 8:30 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
All it takes is a little act of kindness.
Woman who can smell Parkinson's just put us one step closer to a test for the disease
March 27, 2019, 3:01 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Scottish woman's keen nose unlocks a route to early detection.
You don't even want to know what's in your dust
March 27, 2019, 10:02 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
There’s a party going on at your house, and everyone's invited.
When spring cleaning doesn't bring you joy
March 27, 2019, 9:23 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
If you can't bring yourself to go all Marie Kondo on cleaning this year, try taking some attainable baby steps.
What you need to know about the flu this year
March 26, 2019, 8:56 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The flu vaccine is your best weapon against the flu this year.
Why I love spending time alone
March 25, 2019, 12:05 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Women are often uneasy on their own in public places, but science says you should get out there.
Forget hearing aids or hearables; Starkey's Livio AI really are 'healthables'
March 25, 2019, 10:33 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
Hearing aids are now fitness devices for both mind and body.
Why are women called 'crazy' and emotional' when men aren't?
March 22, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Starre Vartan
It's healthy to feel sad, happy, angry, and all the other human emotions, no matter your sex.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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