As we go through life, most of us focus on the physical markers of aging. We notice the fine lines around our eyes, the silver creeping into our hair, or the way our knees protest a bit more loudly after a long walk. We invest in skin creams, join gyms, and watch our cholesterol. But...

Have you ever had someone take up residence in your head without asking permission? Maybe it’s an ex who left without explanation, a friend who drifted out of your life years ago, or someone you barely know but can’t stop replaying one conversation with. Their face surfaces in your quietest thoughts, their name circles back...

Knee pain can creep in during stairs, long drives, or a simple walk. For many people, the real culprit is knee osteoarthritis, where joint tissues break down over time and cartilage loses its protective glide. The frustrating part is that knee cartilage rarely regrows once it thins. Standard care focuses on easing symptoms, improving strength,...

Although society often highlights the risks associated with frequent masturbation, the effects of completely abstaining from it receive less attention. However, recent studies indicate that abstaining completely from masturbation can cause various physical and mental health effects in both men and women. Sex and relationship expert Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn cautions that prolonged abstinence from sexual...

Antidepressants are among the most frequently prescribed classes of medications, with widespread use across the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data indicate that in 2023, approximately 11.4% of American adults took prescription medication for depression. Women showed significantly higher usage, with over 15% taking antidepressants, which is more than double the 7.4%...

When boomers were growing up, community wasn’t something you had to seek out; the way life worked built it in. You married young, you went to church on Sundays, your neighbors showed up when someone fell ill, and if you fell apart, there were people around who noticed. That world is gone. Millennials and Gen...

Vitamin D supports bone strength and muscle function, and it helps the gut absorb calcium. Supplements can help when a blood test confirms low levels. Trouble starts when the dose stays high for weeks or months. Most vitamin D overdose cases come from pills or concentrated drops, not from sunlight. Excessive use can lead to...

Insomnia often simply gets dismissed as a mere annoyance, yet long stretches of poor sleep can be linked to real brain outcomes. These large population studies connect certain insomnia symptoms with a higher risk of later dementia. The headline number can sound dramatic, but it comes from a specific finding: trouble falling asleep has shown...

Night sweats and cancer can sound like a frightening pairing, especially after a late-night online search. Yet the symptom is common, and most causes are not cancer. The helpful question is not “Is it cancer?” The helpful question is “What is most likely for this person?” Night sweats can come from hormones, infections, medicines, reflux,...

Douglas Ciríaco, a general practitioner in Brazil and a member of the Brazilian public health system (SUS), is melting hearts with his selfless behavior. The 26-year-old general practitioner is the sole doctor serving 10 rural communities in Ouro Branco, Alagoas. This municipality in northeastern Brazil has severely limited access to healthcare. Douglas Ciríacor works through...

Loz Antonenko did not step into a gym to chase perfection. In 2016, her husband died suddenly, and life lost its grip. She said, “I buried my grief in productivity.” Exercise gave her a timetable, and the timetable reduced panic. Yet the same drive that built strength also tightened her eating. “Clean eating” looked responsible,...

We scroll through real estate listings for places we can’t afford, pin rooms we’ll never own, and imagine waking up in houses that exist only in our fantasies. There’s something telling about your true personality in which ones you return to again and again. The home you dream about isn’t really about aesthetics or square...