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
70-year study finds widening gap despite longer life expectancy for both racial groups
Post-treatment physical activity narrows gap between patients and general population
ChemFORWARD, winner of Belfer Center award, explains how its database of industrial chemicals can help protect human, environmental health
Fredrik Logevall, Pulitzer winner writing three-volume Kennedy bio, on what surprised him and what he’d still like to know
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Andrea Baccarelli has laid out a vision for expanding the School’s impact while navigating a rapidly shifting landscape for federally funded research
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New effort ensures that more undergraduates, especially from middle-income families, will receive support
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