Health

New Research Finds THIS Brain Game Can Guard Against Dementia
22:38 2017-12-04

There are no known cures for dementia, which is an umbrella term that covers a handful of age-related cognitive symptoms—debilitating memory loss, first and foremost. CDC stats show millions of Americans suffer from dementia, which can result from Alzheimer’s disease, vascular conditions, or other underlying health disorders. For years, experts have hoped to find evidence …

​Can White Noise Help You Sleep Better?
22:10 2017-12-04

White noise machines are moving out of the nursery and into the master bedroom. Once a popular tool for soothing newborns and colicky babies, 5% of American adults now report using a white noise machine at night to help get better sleep, according to a survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation. But do they …

​​9 Sneaky Reasons Your Feet Hurt
21:10 2017-12-04

When it comes to aching feet, you’re probably familiar with the usual suspects like bunions, plantar fasciitis, and too many hours in sky-high stilettos. But there are a few other reasons your feet might be hurting you—and they’re not quite as obvious. Here are a few ways you might be putting extra wear-and-tear on your …

Want to Raise Calmer, Happier Kids? Science Says This Can Help
19:15 2017-12-04

Mindful is the new busy. Backed by science showing that mindfulness boosts everything from immunity to productivity, workplaces across the world are encouraging employees to get back to the business of being right here, right now. The demand for mindfulness–whether from a course, a coach, a conference, or an app–is growing as quickly as our …

Ashley Graham Says It’s Time We Stop Calling People “Plus-Size”
08:30 2017-12-04

Ashley Graham has been celebrated as one of the world’s most successful plus-size models, but she would never call herself that. Graham told CBS Sunday Morning that she doesn’t like the word “plus-size” and she’d rather we not use it to describe her. “I think the word ‘plus-size’ is so divisive to women,” she said …