Public speaking, or even a difficult one-on-one conversation, can feel terrifying when you have something important to say. Paradoxically, the most effective way to beat that fear is to make…

One sense can pull you back in time faster than any other. Catch the smell of modeling clay and you might suddenly recall your first days of school, or a…

The Red Cross shared a simple tip for cooling off on very hot nights: put a pair of socks in the refrigerator or freezer during the day and pull them…

Cholesterol — a waxy substance the liver mainly makes. The body needs it to build cells and produce hormones, but there are different types. High levels of LDL, or low-density…

Breathing through your mouth can cause serious health problems. Sometimes mouth breathing stems from anatomical issues, such as a deviated septum or nasal polyps. In those cases, see a doctor;…

Cats spend a lot of time grooming themselves — an adult housecat can spend up to 8 percent of its time licking its fur. But licking also plays a social…

Stand up too fast and your vision can go dark and your head can spin. A few seconds after you rise quickly from lying or sitting, your blood pressure can…

A survey of more than 180 dog behavior experts, trainers, and behavior specialists at the University of Lincoln found 18 risk factors for aggression, grouped into three categories: the owner,…

Most aging research comes from animal experiments, but human data are beginning to form a clear picture. The story starts in 1935 at Cornell University. Professor Clive McCay split rats…

Think of a cruise ship as a temporary city on the water. It has restaurants, theaters, elevators, cabins, kitchens, water systems, and pools. That layout is great for comfort —…

Dr. Baw Shergill, a consultant dermatologist who treats skin cancer and is a member of the British Association of Dermatologists, shares simple ways to make your skincare more effective. Here…

News about rare or severe technical glitches on a flight can spike your anxiety. “When we worry, the brain tends to overestimate risk,” says Professor Robert Bor, director of the…

Summer is finally here — and it’s a great moment to think about your heart. More daylight, warmer weather, and fresh produce make it easier to move more and eat…

You overslept, you’re rushing, you glance at your phone—and irritation hits. Your body flips the same switches that once helped people run from danger or fight predators. That reaction helps…

Can you resist saying no when your dog stares at you with those sad eyes? Fine — here’s another treat. In that moment, are you simply giving in to your…

For many people, appearance, especially hair, signals youth, attractiveness, and how they think others see them. Why hair matters so much Fabio Zuckelli says this comes from our need to…

Jet lag is a mismatch between our internal clock and the local time. The term “jet lag” first appeared in a 1966 Los Angeles Times article, where reporter Horace Sutton…

Psychologist Mark Travers says couples who were passionately in love yesterday can start to pull away, and if they don’t repair things, the gap usually widens. These shifts often begin…

Companies such as Meta and IBM are building AI that can hyper-personalize ads using our chat histories, playing directly on our fears and vanity. When a salesperson on a billboard…

Researchers analyzed more than 215,000 moves from roughly 3,600 official games and found top players were more likely to pick the best move when they moved faster. That doesn’t mean…

There’s plenty of evidence that simply slowing your eating can cut your calorie intake without making you feel deprived. Unlike counting calories or cutting carbs, eating more slowly is a…

Research from Singapore and the U.K. found that the older the retina looks in photographs, the higher the likely risk of developing osteoporosis later on. Osteoporosis is a gradual loss…

Why peas cause bloating Green peas contain certain carbohydrates our bodies can’t digest — humans lack the enzyme that breaks them down. Those carbohydrates pass into the large intestine unchanged,…

Has it been a while since you hugged anyone? Or do you hug several times a day? The second option is better, because you regularly get a dose of oxytocin,…

Sugar by itself isn’t the direct cause of cavities, but it fuels the process. Cavities happen when acid-producing bacteria break down tooth enamel. Those bacteria feed on food residue on…

Do you keep putting things off? You might take some comfort in knowing that about 20 percent of adults and 50 percent of students report doing it regularly. Those numbers,…

Weight-loss plans for pets often fail, and program drop-out rates are high: in one study, more than half of the participating dogs gained weight instead of losing it. An article…

Countless online tips promise to boost your everyday productivity. But do they actually work? Not necessarily. “There might not be any dramatic tricks that will turn you into the next…

Modern life isn’t always good for our hearts. We sit for nine hours a day, regularly face intense stress, and overdo it on unhealthy food. No wonder cardiovascular disease is…

Has your memory been letting you down more often lately? Follow a few simple but unexpected rules to strengthen it, and you should see results soon, says psychology and neuroscience…

You’ve probably heard this exact exchange. One person insists they can’t find an item even after searching thoroughly. A second person walks in and almost immediately points to the missing…

If your workouts feel brutal or don’t produce the results you want, the issue might not be the exercises themselves but the time of day. A new study in the…

Don’t put off pleasure until the last possible minute. Remember what thrills you, and make an effort to feel that joy again. Any day can become a happy day if…

Remember getting scolded as a kid for the way you sat with your legs crossed? Those warnings — the same kind you heard about cracking your knuckles or sitting too…

Have you ever been shocked by how you look after a long day at work? If so, you’re not alone. Social media has been buzzing about the so-called office-air theory.…

Other factors matter too — especially keeping the ideal temperature for good sleep. But which sleep position is actually best? To find out whether you should sleep on your back…

How do you preserve memory as you age and lower your risk of dementia? Simple daily habits can significantly slow cognitive decline and help maintain brain health even after 60.…

A sour face isn’t the only sign of a bad mood. A person’s walk also reveals a lot about their inner state. The movements of the arms and legs are…

Spring used to be the natural start of the year — and for good reason: as nature wakes up, people feel a pull to refresh their lives. It’s a prime…