NEWS / WOMENS HEALTH

Breakups Can Be Harder on Men

No one weathers a breakup well, but older women, with a broader social net, appear to handle it better than older men do. Some suggestions. >

Give Your Brain a Shot of Exercise

A study of seniors who agreed to brain biopsies after death shows more precisely what exercise does for our brains to help us stay sharp. >

Do Your Heart a Favor — Make a Resolution to be Kinder to Yourself

Self-compassion is good for the heart. It not only reduces atherosclerosis and plaque, it can make New Year's resolutions less stressful. >

Cataracts Cloud the Mind

Cataract surgery does more than help people see more clearly; it appears to help them think more clearly too, and protects against dementia. >

Hey You — Move It!

Forget fancy diets and exercise programs. There's one approach to weight loss that is guaranteed help people get and keep the pounds off. >

Can Cannabis Help You Sleep Better?

Many people hoping to get a better night's rest have been turning to marijuana. But it appears pot affects different people differently. >

E-Cigarettes: Bad to the Bone

E-cigarettes may be just as harmful as traditional cigarettes when it comes to bone health. >

Red Light Renews Sight

Brief exposure to a particular wavelength of red light appears to rejuvenate mitochondria in the cells of aging eyes and improves vision. >

“Fortified” Baby Formulas and IQ

Can feeding special infant formulas improve brain development and improve kids' academic performance? Not exactly. They may even do harm. >

Starting With the Man — or Woman — in the Mirror

Gazing at oneself in the mirror for brief periods can have positive effects on weight-loss outcomes. >

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