Feeling the Effects of the Time Change? We Asked Experts How to Get Back on Track
Clock changes can throw you for a loop. Even a one-hour shift, as happened in most of the US on Sunday, can leave you feeling groggy and out of sync for days. That’s because your body’s internal clock—your circadian rhythm—relies on daylight, meal times, and a steady routine. When the country’s twice-yearly time change comes […]
How to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Experts
“Many of the things that influence our quality of sleep and how well we cycle [through the sleep stages] are related to what we’re eating and drinking during the day and how much caffeine we’re having close to bedtime,” Dr. Morse says. Dr. Washington says mental well-being is important too. If you don’t have a […]
How to curb your scrolling habit and win back your time and mental focus
In terms of energy, happiness, peace of mind and hours, how much is your scrolling habit really costing you? By Jess Stuart Many of us are noticing a decrease in our ability to focus, a shortening of our attention spans and, all around us, a rising prevalence of mental health issues. This has occurred at […]
Cardiologist explains why AI can’t fully explain your symptoms, and how to use it instead
Cardiologist: Why AI can’t fully explain your symptoms, and how to use it instead In a recent episode of ‘Terms of Service,’ Dr. Pierre Elias, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Medical Director for Artificial Intelligence, sits down with CNN’s Clare Duffy to discuss where AI outperforms human doctors and how to take advantage of AI during doctor visits. To […]
How to nurture the right mindset for living to 100
“I’m 87. I don’t feel 87, I don’t think like I’m 87,” declared Elaine Neuwirth on TikTok. “The most important thing is to get involved… interact with other people… have a purpose. Get up and move… Be part of the world.” Her words, now viewed by 3.6 million people and counting, capture the growing scientific […]
How to make restaurant-style Anda Masala (Egg Masala) at home
Ingredients: 4-6 eggs, 2-3 tbsp oil, 2 onions, 2 tomatoes, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 3-4 garlic cloves, 2 tomatoes, 6 curry leaves, 1 red chili, 3-4 green chilies, 1 tsp cumin seeds, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp kitchen king […]
How preserved vegetables can turn deadly – and how to stay safe
The powerful toxin, sought after in the form of Botox, can be a killer if it forms in a can of beans. Medicinal Microbiologist Manal Mohammed explains. A food truck in southern Italy recently became the centre of a deadly health scare. A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people and sent more […]
Pregnancy after a miscarriage: How to prepare physically and emotionally
You were elated when the pregnancy test showed two pink lines. Now, your dreams of becoming a mother are shattered, leaving nothing but grief and a sense of emptiness. A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of pregnancy before the 20th week. Occurring in about one in five pregnancies, the risk increases with age. In women […]
Media grappling with new questions about how to cover a president’s health
Early in Donald Trump’s news conference Tuesday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked a question that surely baffled people who avoided social media for Labor Day. “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?” Doocy said to the president. Doocy was referring to speculation about Trump’s health that spread online during the […]
How to monitor your blood pressure at home — and red flags you shouldn’t ignore
This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some point in their lives. The “silent killer” damages blood vessels, raising the odds you’ll suffer a heart attack, heart failure, […]