Better Sleep: The Added Perk of Your New Year's Goals

As millions prepare to set New Year’s resolutions centered on "eating clean" and "getting fit," new research suggests these habits could also benefit your pillow time. 

An American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) report reveals that diet and exercise aren't just for weight loss — they're essential tools for achieving bett...

How to Fight 'Middle-Age Spread'

A steady uptick on your scale is a nasty side effect of middle age.

Most adults in the U.S. put on 10 to 25 pounds between their 20s and their 40s — and there’s more bad news about this "middle-age spread."

As you age, it gets harder and harder to do much about it.

"Your metabolism tends to slow down as you get olde...

'Love Actually,' 'Four Christmases' and the Science of Holiday Comfort Movies

Every winter, millions of people curl up on the couch and press play on the same beloved holiday movies — whether it’s "Love Actually," "The Holiday," "The Family Stone" or "Four Christmases."

Snowy towns, familiar faces, predictable plot twists and happy endings aren’t deal-breakers, they’re the whole point.

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Tea May Have Bone-Health Benefits For Older Women

Here’s a DIY prescription for women looking to do everything they can to prevent a broken hip: Drink tea, not coffee.

A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones than their coffee-consuming counterparts.

"Even small improvements in bone density can translate into fewer fractures across...

Tree Rings May Reveal Hidden Clues About Water History

Trees don’t just clean the air, they also keep a quiet record of the past.

New research suggests that tree rings may help scientists uncover missing pieces of environmental history, especially when it comes to water in the midwest. 

By studying how different tree species respond to wet and dry conditions, researchers say t...

Metal Shards Spark Nationwide Recall of Ready-to-Eat Holiday Kielbasa

Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage.

The recalled meat is wrapped and vacuum-sealed in 16-ounce clear pouches and labeled “OLYMPIA PROVISIONS UNCURED HOLIDAY KIELBASA.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the Class I ...