Here’s What the Science Says About Using Rosemary Oil for Hair GrowthIf you’re on a mission to fill in bald spots or a thinning ponytail, you’ve probably come across rosemary oil as a DIY solution to make your hair grow faster.
Dementia cases are on the rise — avoid these 12 risks to keep your brain healthyAs the global population of older adults grows, cases of dementia are also on the rise. Here's how you can start protecting your brain.
A Year on Ozempic Taught Me We’re Thinking About Obesity All WrongEver since I was a teenager, I have dreamed of shedding a lot of weight. So when I shrank from 203 pounds to 161 in a year, I was baffled by my feelings. I was taking Ozempic, and I was haunted by the sense that I was cheating and doing something immoral. I’m not the only one.
When a Stress Expert Battles Mental IllnessOur columnist literally wrote the book on peak performance, but he had to reconsider everything after an unexpected battle with mental illness.
In Their Own Words: Narratives of Mania and DepressionClinical psychologist and bestselling author Kay Redfield Jamison explores mood disorders from antiquity to the present, blending science, history, and personal memoir. The reader will excuse my frequent references to the poets for facts to illustrate the history of madness.
Optical illusion reveals key brain rule that governs consciousnessOptical illusions play on the brain's biases, tricking it into perceiving images differently than how they really are. And now, in mice, scientists have harnessed an optical illusion to reveal hidden insights into how the brain processes visual information.
Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Health?In recent years, mental health has become a central subject in childhood and adolescence. Teenagers narrate their psychiatric diagnosis and treatment on TikTok and Instagram.
AIPAC Is Secretly Intervening in Portland’s Congressional Race to Take Down Susheela Jayapal, Sources SayIn April, a super PAC ostensibly committed to supporting “pro-science” candidates began dropping eye-popping sums of money on a Portland, Oregon, congressional race. 314 Action Fund, which is not known for spending big in congressional primaries, has spent $1.
Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidencePerhaps more than ever we are bombarded with images of other people’s bodies, and it is only human to compare ourselves with these unrealistic ideals. How can you learn to love your body for what it is? Therapists share their advice on improving body confidence.
How to Lose Weight Fast, Safely—According to ExpertsYou’ve got a lot going on in your life, and deciding to lose weight is a big commitment. If you’re interested in losing weight for health or personal reasons, it’s understandable to wonder how to lose weight fast, so that you can reach your goal and move on.
The Covid Revisionists Are Endangering Us AllAs the possibility of a new pandemic looms, influential figures are telling us we shouldn’t have been so worried about the last one. This spells trouble. Passengers on a sightseeing bus wear masks on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Washington, DC.
I'm A Spine Doctor. Here's 1 Thing I'd Never, Ever Do If I Had Back Pain.An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Spine doctors have a very specific message for people walking around with back pain: Don’t push through.
‘The truth was just too painful’: the highs and lows of Mama CassOne of the most famous stories ever told about “Mama” Cass Elliot was a complete lie. It didn’t help that the singer herself repeated it in scores of interviews.
Forget Russian twists — this 10-minute ab workout strengthens deep core muscles and reduces back painSure, sculpted abs look great, but there are plenty of benefits for building deep core muscles beyond toning and definition. Strengthen your core and support your daily activities by targeting the muscles responsible for reducing lower back pain, stabilization and posture.
Think Like a Lawyer: 4 Lessons in Communication for LeadersYou can find insight everywhere -- and the best look everywhere, especially outside their industry. If you think about it, most skills are fully transferable. For instance, some of the best business leaders have a legal background.