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
Biologist separates reality of science from the claims of profiling firms
Study finds minimally invasive treatment more cost-effective over time, brings greater weight loss
Economists imagine an alternate universe where the opioid crisis peaked in ’06, and then explain why it didn’t
No such thing, specialist says — but when your body is trying to tell you something, listen
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Researcher explains the human toll of language that makes addiction feel worse
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