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A little bit of competition can be beneficial—science says so. Research shows that competitive games and physical competition can improve attention and memory. So, a little dash of competition goes a long way

A 15th century illustration of people suffering from a plague of boils. Medical treatments from that era, such as bloodletting, aimed to balance a patient’s humors. See all topics

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That sudden urge to use the washroom before an important meeting, interview, examination or long journey may feel strangely familiar. Sometimes, the bladder is not actually full. The nervous system may simply be responding to the pressure of the moment.The bladder and brain are in constant communication. As urine collects, nerves send signals towards the…

Motivational speakers love butterflies. So do gurus and pastors and coaches. Butterflies offer a stirring metaphor for the potential of human transformation. You disappear into a chrysalis, do some mysterious inner work, and emerge shockingly upgraded, effortlessly beautiful, and ready to soar. It’s a lovely image, but it has one glaring problem: Almost none of…

Stress. Anxiety. Noisy neighbors. Blanket-hogging partners. With the list of things that can disturb a person’s sleep being more of a scroll, it’s no wonder an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans are affected by sleep-related problems, according to theAmerican Sleep Apnea Association

You push through a tough workout when you’re tired. You rearrange your schedule to fit in a run. You feel a little off on rest days. Sound familiar?

The “You’re So Vain” singer shared the health update with multiple news outlets; she also shared that she recently dealt with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer

Ceri Roberts Thu, July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC Many leading experts in diabetes and prediabetes recommend following a low-carbohydrate diet

From sushi rolls to smoothies, seaweed is making its way into more American diets. Long prized in many Asian countries, it’s now attracting global attention for its impressive nutritional value and potential to make food production more sustainable. Could this ocean-grown algae really be the “food of the future”? University of Nevada, Reno nutrition expert…