The Power of Rest

Why sleep alone is not enough–and how to reset your body

Matthew J. Edlund M.D.

The New Psychological Volatility

Normal isn't normal anymore.

Preventing Dementia

There are ways to prevent dementia that work — and keep you going a long, long time

Defending the Right to Walk

There's a right to own guns. Why not a right to safely walk?

The Happy Enemies of Sleep

To sleep, don't light the night.

Marketing Medical Marijuana

Don't you want to know for what medical marijuana works?

The Future of Fat

The burgeoning of the next generation.

Should We Stand At Work?

It's time to stand up and count.

Are the Most Effective Antidepressants the Least Used?

Use old drugs before you forget their effectiveness

To Do Sleep

A faster way to sleep?

Stress, Eating and Sleep

Sleep and overeating are deeply connected.

Rating Scales Can Kill You

The gaming of health care rating systems is a public health hazard.

What's the Best Way to Watch TV?

Are there healthier ways to watch TV?

It's Better Going With the Dogs

The many advantages of humanity's best friend.

"Safe" Drugs

Are prescription drugs truly safe?

Humanity Goes Viral

Viruses and sociopaths have lots in common.

Treat the Chart, Not the Patient

Here's why your doctor became a data entry technician.

Fighting Dementia Through Vision and Hearing

Small changes in vision and hearing affect future dementia. What can you do?

Trying to Lose Weight? Ask Your Gut

To lose weight, choose the right bacteria.

Exercise: A Great Teacher

Everything you do teaches your body. Exercise teaches your body a lot.

Give Sleep a Chance

As modern life increasingly disrupts nighttime sleep, it's really useful to nap.

A Different Way to Treat Depression

Depression is a failure to learn. It's time to learn how to learn again.

Why Should I Pay For Anyone Else's Health Care?

Ignoring the power of chance is poor, painful policy.

Dementia and Cancer: the Two-Thirds Rule

Is luck the biggest factor in health outcomes?

Purpose and Sleep

Does a sense of purpose lead to better slumber?

Food Educates Every Part of You

Food trains every part of you—especially the ones you don't think about.

How Much Booze Is Best?

How much alcohol is safe?

Too Hot to Handle

What happens to us when it's too hot?

Driving Asleep

Sleep is like food. You really need it before you take the wheel.

How to Win at Sports

Can changing internal temperature make muscles stronger? Can biological clocks make you more fit?

Sleep in Space

Beautiful, yes. Restful? Not so much.

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