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Don’t drink before your nap on the plane. It could hurt you now and later

The “fasten seat belt” sign is off, and the time for a nap on your flight is on. You grab…

Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change

Low back pain affects at least 619 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to increase to 843 million…

Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is…

Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

High lead levels found in cinnamon and spice blends from 12 brands, report finds

High levels of lead were found in 12 brands of cinnamon powder and multi-spice powders, according to testing released Thursday…

Former CDC directors discuss the future of the agency

On Monday, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rochelle Walensky, announced that the agency will undergo…

Beauty News

Should I use a smartwatch to track my health data? A doctor explains

I’m riding a recumbent bicycle while wearing my smartwatch, hoping that tracking my fitness and health metrics will inspire me…

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned,…

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence…

He was the first person to be diagnosed with a new sleep disorder. It led to a scientific breakthrough

Donald Dorff could hear the crowd roaring as he snatched the quarterback’s pitch from the air and sprinted toward the…

What a weekend snooze could do for your heart health, according to new research

When it comes to maintaining a regular sleep schedule, sometimes a busy week can throw everything out of whack even…

Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…