WELLNESS

Online Grocery Shopping Brings Healthier Choices

More of us are buying food online since the pandemic hit. It seems to be helping us cut back on purchases of some high calorie foods.. >

Catching Gestational Diabetes Early

Placental hormone levels may help physicians catch gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications in the first trimester. >

Sugar Babies

When babies are offered soft drinks and other high calorie snacks, is childhood obesity any surprise? Here's how parents can help. >

Late Nights and Depression

Night owls' body rhythms make them vulnerable to depression. Getting to sleep just a little earlier appears to reduce that risk by a lot. >

Strawberries’ Lo-Cal Health Statement

Two cups of strawberries, 130 calories, can lower blood sugar, reduce blood pressure, and provide antioxidant protection against cancer. >

Disrupted Sleep Offers a Clue to Parkinson's

Poor circulation in the brain is the cause of a certain sleep disorder. It also may predict who goes on to develop Parkinson’s disease. >

Is It Better to Give or Take?

Doing things for others -- and having others do things for you -- can help you live a longer and happier life. But which matters more? >

Early Childhood Education Shapes the Middle-Aged Brain

Childhood enrichment programs bring long-term cognitive benefits. Brain scans reveal improved brain development even in middle age. >

Pinterest Posts vs. Mealtime Reality

The recipes we share on social media are often healthier than those we actually make and eat. Here's what seems to happen. >

The Narcissist’s Wrath

Narcissists believe the world revolves around them. They also lack empathy and share an even more troubling quality -- aggression. >

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