Maggie Seaver

Three, 50-minute flows per week might be the ultimate antidote to your work stress.

Researchers found that listening to sad music can actually be beneficial for your mood and mental well-being, boosting feelings of connection and belonging

This study found that people who habitually take short naps in the afternoon have larger brain volume, suggesting younger, healthier brains and lower risk of age-related cognitive decline.

Not sure how often to wash your sheets and pillowcases? This study found that going just one week without washing your sheets and pillowcases in the laundry can result in more bacteria than some of the grossest places, including toilet seats, pet bowls, toothbrushes, and doorknobs.

Keep doing your sudoku puzzles, everyone. A study has found that adult literacy activities and mentally stimulating games were associated with a lower risk for dementia. Here are the best ways to keep your brain healthy, even as you age.

10,000 steps is a great movement goal, but getting even half that number of steps is all many people need to reduce their risk of heart disease, ill health, and early death. Here’s what new research says about optimal step count for overall health and longevity.

And the more you walk, the more heart-healthy benefits you’ll get.

A nutritional analysis of over 230 non-dairy plant-based milk substitutes found that very few are nutritionally equivalent to cow’s milk in the key nutrients calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Here’s what to know.

What’s the most popular time of the week for people to exercise? This fitness app user sample of over 20,000 members found the exact hour of the day and day of the week when most people prefer to workout.

A new study finds that adhering to these healthy Mediterranean lifestyle habits is linked to lower risk of disease, longer life expectancy, and more healthy benefits, regardless of where you’re from or live currently.

A large study found these seven modifiable lifestyle factors to have a significant influence on depression risk. Factors include sleep, alcohol consumption, sedentary behaviors, and more.

A new study found a “significant association” between being sedentary or inactive 10 or more hours per day and a higher risk for developing dementia. Here’s what the research says, plus tips for protecting brain health and avoiding sitting for too long throughout the day.

When was the last time you got up and walked around?

Hawaii and Massachusetts ranked highest on Hub Score’s Health Index 2023 based on several health-related factors, including education and prevention, physical environment, healthcare quality, disease and death rates, and more.

Try these realistic resolutions and simple strategies for better brain health, memory, mood, and cognition.

There is a lot of false information and out-dated advice about diet and nutrition. If you want to start eating healthier for you and your needs, here are a registered dietitian’s no-nonsense tips and recommendations for developing healthy eating habits that serve you for the rest of your life.

If you hate going for a run on an empty stomach, but don’t know what foods to eat before running, here are some pre-run meal and snack ideas that will fuel you up without filling you up too much. A sports dietitian shares the best nutrients to eat before a run and the best foods to get them.

<p>Hate working out on an empty stomach? Try these fueling pre-run bites.</p><img data-reference=“image” data-document-id=“cms/api/amp/image/BB1hzcGw”><p>Going for a run without properly fueling up on food—or with too much food in your belly—can make or break your workout experience. It feels physically uncomfortable, can be mentally distracting, and affects energy, stamina, and performance. Depending on the length and intensity of the run, some people do actually prefer to hit the pavement on a…

Adding a good source of protein to every snack will change the way you feel. Protein makes every snack more satisfying and energizing, and will last all the way to your next meal. These high-protein snack suggestions and tips are the best way to stop midday cravings and hanger.

All nuts provide plant protein, but these nine types of nuts are especially high-protein options. Here are the top high-protein nuts per one-ounce serving.