Mind and Body - Page 21

June 9, 2017

Fitness blogger reveals truth behind staged social media photos

"We've just lost touch with reality"

June 6, 2017

Teens recreate prom night for friend who fainted during prep

A group of high school teens who felt sorry for their friend who missed out on photos after fainting got all decked out one last time to recreate the night with her.

June 1, 2017

Gender-confirmation surgeries on the rise in US

The number of surgeries done to confirm a person's gender identity, also referred to as sex reassignment surgeries , has increased in recent years, according to the first report on the topic from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

May 30, 2017

Lack of sleep may cause brain to 'eat' parts of itself

A new study on mice published May 24 in the Journal of Neuroscience shows that missing out on sleep may cause parts of our brains to start eating other parts.

May 22, 2017

There's a hidden hazard in the air at gun ranges

Visiting a shooting range is not without risk, and we aren't talking about deadly accidents.

May 22, 2017

Sniff myth, busted: Humans can smell as well as dogs

A dog's nose may be wetter than yours, but don't count yourself out when it comes to tracking a scent just as well as your canine companion.

May 22, 2017

Don't worry if you're a worrier ... it could be good for you

Although worrying does not feel good, it may have surprising benefits, when done in just the right amount, two psychology researchers argue in a new editorial.

May 17, 2017

NFL's Drew Brees hits hard on dangers of heat stroke

Super Bowl champion quarterback Drew Brees knows all about the dangers of playing in the hot sun, having spent his youth practicing in the brutal Texas heat.

May 1, 2017

Long-term health effects of chewing nicotine gum

From patches to hypnosis to pills and even gum, there are many ways to quit smoking. But is there a downside to these common treatments?

April 24, 2017

How bright lights may help wake patients from a coma

Could shining bright lights on comatose patients to encourage their natural circadian rhythms help them awaken?