Harvard Medical School Guide: Daily Brain Boosters
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Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
People who have trouble sleeping may take dietary supplements to ease their insomnia. Melatonin and magnesium, two popular sleep supplements, work in different ways and have varying levels of scientific support.
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Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Orthorexia is an obsession with “pure” or “clean” eating that goes beyond healthy habits—marked by rigid food rules, anxiety around imperfect eating, and feelings of superiority. Though not a formal diagnosis, it’s treatable with help from a multidisciplinary team that includes various specialists in diet and mental health.
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Mental Side Effects of Benzodiazepines
I have read that one cause of dementia can be an "adverse reaction to medication." Has Xanax been known to cause dementia?
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Interactions Between Medications for High Blood Pressure and Cold Relief
I take high blood pressure medication. I have a cold that is settling into my chest. Can I use over-the-counter medications for mucus relief?
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What can cause flashes of light in your vision?
Flashes of light may be harmless, but some patterns deserve prompt medical attention.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge of prostate health
How much do you know about prostate health? Take this quiz to learn how common prostate conditions, including prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can affect urinary, sexual, and overall health—and what to know about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Four ways to eat more sardines
Sardines are an affordable, heart-healthy choice in the Mediterranean diet and are generally lower in sodium than salt-cured anchovies. Try them on toast, in salads or sandwiches, or tossed with pasta.
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For better gains, give your muscles time off
Strength training creates tiny muscle tears that help muscles grow stronger as they heal. Allow at least 48 hours before working the same muscles again. You can do aerobic exercise in between, or alternate upper- and lower-body strength sessions on consecutive days.
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For more satisfying snacks, combine healthy fats and protein
A healthy snack can help keep hunger in check between meals. For more staying power, pair protein and healthy fats, such as Greek yogurt and nuts, veggies with hummus, or apple slices with almond butter.
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