A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts.
Health professionals say any regular activity is useful. If it’s been a while, ramp up ‘like a crockpot: low and slow’
No one knows why we do it, but it’s free, has no known side effects, and experts say it lifts spirits, lowers stress, makes us feel connected
Daniel Goleman, Tsoknyi Rinpoche walk us through science, practice of why we should meditate
A new study offers an explanation for why light to moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower risk of heart disease.
Experts offer some tips on how to do better with getting enough rest, the first being admitting there’s a problem
Olive oil – maybe not your mom’s – is a good place to start, says Chan School’s Walter Willett. But don’t be afraid to experiment.
Harvard scholars share from experience stories and ideas of uncommon wisdom
Study researcher says nation, which leads high-income peers in maternal mortality, needs better prenatal, extended postpartum care
David Liu, Breakthrough Prize recipient, retraces path to an ‘incredibly exciting’ disease fighter: ‘This is the essence of basic science.’
What makes someone run 26.2 miles? Boston Marathon’s lead psychologist has heard it all.
Publicly accessible digital tool compiles four decades of scholarship on more than 30,000 voyages and 200,000 people.
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Changes pushed by government ‘unmoored from the law,’ Garber says. ‘The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.’
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Filing argues freeze of research funding violates First Amendment, laws, procedures