• How to Stay Cool in the Heat Wave
  
  The first big heat wave of 2025 has arrived, coinciding with the official start of summer. More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to crest well into the 90s...
• Garlic Supplement Boosts Cardiovascular Fitness
  
  The health benefits of garlic have been researched for centuries. We know that it can help improve cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and protect against the common cold. Now, a recent study shows that taking an aged garlic supplement can boost cardiovascular...
• Coffee Boosts Longevity When You Skip the Sugar
  
  Drinking a cup or two of coffee every day may help you live longer - but only if you skip the heavy cream and sugar, new research suggests. The research, published recently in The Journal of Nutrition, found that black coffee or coffee with just a little sugar and saturated...
• ER Doctor's Guide to Staying Safe in Summer Heat
  
  As summer temperatures rise, a Houston emergency room doctor is sharing important tips to help folks stay safe while outdoors. Dr. Neil Gandhi, an emergency medicine physician with Houston Methodist, says a mix of heat, humidity and extreme weather makes it especially...
• Effective Nondrug Therapies to Ease Knee Arthritis
  
  Throbbing, swollen knees hobble many seniors, but there are many solid means of treating knee arthritis that don't involve meds, a new evidence review says. Knee braces, water therapy and exercise all effectively ease the ache of wear-and-tear knee arthritis, researchers...
• Acts of Kindness Ease Depression and Anxiety
  
  Nearly one in five American adults suffer from anxiety or depression, the two most common mental health problems. Therapy and medications are the most effective tools to deal with these conditions, however a breakthrough study found that performing acts of kindness can also...
• Dr. Crandall: This Vitamin Is Vital for Heart Health
  
  Research shows that vitamin D is important for heart health, but most Americans are not getting enough of this vital vitamin. "We have found that over 50% of people out there are deficient in vitamin D," says Dr. Chauncey Crandall.
• Boost Your Favorite Father's Health This Weekend
  
  Father's Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate Dad while also encouraging habits that keep him healthy and happy year-round. Practicing self-care is an important part of a man's toolbox, says Everyday Health, and can make him a better father, partner, and even boss.Here...
• Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Moods at Work
  
  The first thing Alison Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she's grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally. Jones, an organizational development consultant, said the daily...
• Mindfulness Effective for 'Latchkey Incontinence'
  
  Ever get the sudden urge to pee once you've seen your front door, slipped your key into the lock or pushed the remote to open your garage door? That's a phenomenon known as "latchkey incontinence," and researchers think they've figured out how to reduce the bladder leaks and...
• FDA Approves Wearable Band for Kids' Nasal Congestion
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Sonu Band, an artificial intelligence-enabled, wearable medical device for at-home treatment of moderate-to-severe nasal congestion in pediatric patients aged 12 and up. This expanded approval makes Sonu the first...
• Why Gardening is Good for You
  
  If you spend your weekends toiling in the soil, you're doing your mind and body good! In addition to reaping the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, research says that gardening supports a longer, healthier life by boosting mood, reducing stress, and lowering...
• Dr. Crandall: Exercise Snacks Lower Heart Risks
  
  Get up from your couch or desk chair. It is time for an exercise snack. These shorts bursts of activity that don't require any equipment can be incorporated into your busy day, and they come with a host of health benefits. Editor's Note: The Smartest Health Tool You'll Ever...
• Teenage 'Night Owls' More Likely to Act Impulsively
  
  Teenagers who are night owls appear to be more self-destructively impulsive, a new study says. Teens who prefer to sleep and wake later are more impulsive than "early bird" teenagers, researchers are scheduled to report at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Academy...
• Family Dog Might Protect Your Baby Against Eczema
  
  Having a family dog might decrease a baby's risk of developing eczema later in childhood, a new evidence review says. Specifically, exposure to canines appears to influence a child's genetic risk of eczema, by blunting skin inflammation, researchers reported June 4 in the...
• Drinking Coffee Linked to Healthier Aging
  
  A morning cup of coffee might do more than momentarily boost your energy and spirits. Full-test java also appears to help women age more gracefully, a new study says. Middle-aged women who regularly drank caffeinated coffee were more likely to stay mentally sharp and...
• How to Reduce Blood Pressure Naturally
  
  A simple combination of tea, apples, berries, grapes and chocolate can reduce high blood pressure as well as popular medications. These foods are rich in compounds that can improve blood vessel function, according to Study Finds. A large, international study published in the...
• Study: Music Training, Singing Soothes Babies
  
  Singing to your baby can soothe them considerably and improve their overall mood, a new clinical trial shows. Parents given smartphone-based music enrichment training sang more often to their babies, and those babies were generally happier and more content, researchers...
• 6 Fruits Packed With Calcium
  
  We know the importance of calcium to help keep bones and teeth strong. Yet research reveals that 42% of Americans don't get enough of this mineral, according to TODAY. That could be especially true if you follow a plant-based diet or eschew milk and dairy products that are...
• Stimulating Ear Nerve May Relieve Knee Pain
  
  "It's easier to put your elbow in your ear" is a time-tested way to describe the impossibility of any given task. the route to easing knee pain might indeed wend through the ear, a new study says. Stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear improved knee pain for some...
• This Vitamin Might Slow Biological Aging
  
  Vitamin D supplements might be a veritable Fountain of Youth, capable of slowing down a person's biological aging, a new study says. People taking daily vitamin D3 experienced less wear-and-tear on their telomeres, the protective caps of DNA code at the ends of chromosomes,...
• Dr. Crandall: How to Lower Your Cancer Risk
  
  With President Joe Biden's diagnosis this week of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, cancer prevention is on the minds of many Americans. Many lifestyle changes that help ward off cardiovascular disease are also important for preventing cancer. The simplest and...
• How to Stay Safe This Memorial Day Weekend
  
  The long Memorial Day weekend is finally here. Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance to honor and mourn those who have died while serving in the U.S. military, both in peace and during times of war. But it is also a day when families and...
• Staying Social Boosts Longevity
  
  Seniors who stay socially engaged are much more likely to have longer lives, a new study says. Social engagement among seniors is associated with a lower risk of death, when compared to seniors who are loners, according to findings published May 21 in the Journal of the...
• Nearly Half of Adults Regularly Hit the Snooze Button
  
  Nearly everyone at some point has groggily grappled with their alarm clock, seeking to slap the snooze bar and grab a few extra Z's. But sleep experts recommend against seeking the snooze button, as it can mess with healthy slumber. Now a new study shows that nearly half of...

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