WELLNESS

Weight-Loss Surgery's Invisible Benefit

Bariatric surgery can help people lose weight, but it can do something even more important -- reduce the weight stigma they experience. >

Takin' Care of Business

Self-employed women tend to have better health than those who are employees. Even without a steady paycheck, they often have less stress. >

Turning Kids into Players

You don't have to be a great athlete to see yourself as athletic. Kids who do sports display grit and resilience. What gets them started. >

Warm Moms, Cool Moms

Children whose mothers were largely warm toward them develop a lasting sense of social safety. But kids can find ways around a remote mom. >

Cereal Boxes Are Trying to Fool You

Boxed cereals are a mainstay of kids' breakfasts, but despite the claims on boxes, the nutrition they offer has gone way down. >

Hours Online Can Lead to Connection and Depression

Time on social media gives kids and teens a way to connect, but it can also leave them vulnerable to depression. Cyberbullying is a factor. >

A Cold Sore-Alzheimer's Connection

Herpes simplex-1, the virus that causes cold sores is very common. Left untreated, it also appears to raise the risk of Alzheimer's. >

Be a Carb Connoisseur

Choosing high-quality, unrefined carbohydrates and dietary fiber makes for a healthier old age. Go for fruits, veggies and whole grains. >

Having a Hearing Aid Helps Seniors with Hearing Loss Avoid Isolation

Hearing loss can cause seniors to lose touch with others, leaving them lonely. Hearing aids help them stay connected and make new friends. >

One of the Best Ways to Protect Kids' Mental Health: Being Active

Mental health conditions among children and teens have increased sharply worldwide. The risk of problems drops when kids are active. >

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