A recent study discovered an intriguing relationship between social isolation and the development of type 2 diabetes, suggesting that having a smaller network of friends could possibly make us prone to the illness. As with any such research, the precise nature of this link isn’t clear. But it’s as good a reason as any to …

Will this be the year you finally get bangs? Should you invest in a more powerful straightener for your Beyonce, and Cher-inspired lewk? We asked celebrity hair stylist Clayton Hawkins, who works with Alison Brie, Elizabeth Olsen, and Dakota Johnson, to play fortuneteller and predict the biggest hair trends for 2018. Let the professional, and …

From a boost in self image to a bump in creative thinking, a single session of exercise can bring you a surprising range of instant benefits. General goodness for your body People who work out everyday get crazy benefits—good for them. But what about that very first workout, or just one session? “Overall there are …

If you pay attention to the subtle signals your body is sending, you can actually help stave off a cold before it sets in. Here’s how to nip the pesky pre-cold symptoms in the bud to stay healthy all winter long. Get lots of sleep when you start feeling tired We’re generally wired to try …

A survival medicine specialist’s tricks to treat yourself in the event of an emergency. When to be your own doctor Sometimes, it’s just not possible to get to a doctor. Maybe there’s an ice storm or you’re on a wilderness trek or society has up and collapsed. Below are some problems I treat in my …