WELLNESS

Aha! Insight Is Easier After a Nap

If you're trying to solve a problem and haven't cracked the solution, try taking a nap. You may find upon waking that you've figured it out. >

Influencers' Bad Influence on Teen Substance Use

Influencers' and peers' posts touting e-cigarette and cannabis use on TikTok and other platforms have a big influence on teen substance use. >

Take Five to Refocus

Short of attention? Stress and anxiety, as well as texts and emails, make it hard to stay on task. Here are five ways to improve your focus. >

Improving Mental Health Care for Minority Teens

Lots of kids face mental health challenges, but racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to use mental health services. What can help. >

Video Visits Can Ease Patients' Pre-Op Stress

Having a video consult from home instead of an office visit can reduce pre-operative anxiety for people facing certain kinds of surgeries. >

Color My Food...Not

Artificial dyes are added to more foods than you may think and not just to products that are brightly colored. Check the ingredients lists. >

Estrogen Boosts the Brain

Early menstruation and later menopause are associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline. Estrogen exposure appears to be the reason. >

‘MAGA’ Backers Like Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — Until They Learn of Health Consequences

Even Republicans are finding less to like when they learn that many local hospitals will close and millions will lose Medicaid coverage. >

Health Benefits That Go Beyond The Scale

Sure, losing weight can improve your health, but lifestyle changes -- eating better and exercising more -- can do plenty of good without it. >

Too Much Screen Time Takes an Emotional Toll

Excessive screen time not only contributes to emotional and behavioral issues in kids, it intensifies them. Parents can break the cycle. >

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