Health in a Heartbeat

The research emphasizes that there is no safe amount of processed meat to eat. And the fizzy companion of most processed meat meals is no stranger to health complications.

After analyzing over a century of studies on handedness and creativity, researchers found no solid evidence that lefties have an edge in creative thinking.

Physicians worry that the continual grind of life in the computer age takes a cumulative toll on the body. How people try to combat that midday energy drain is instructive.

Researchers recently found that dieting cats undergo a significant change in the populations of bacteria in their gut. In fact, it’s thought to be like what happens in their people.

Scientists recently decided to see just how much of a health benefit stair-steppers enjoy. Among the findings of the observational study was the risk of dying from any cause was reduced by 24%.

A walk in the park won’t cure chronic spinal pain — but for some, it’s the best medicine they’ve found yet.

Gum has potential benefits and drawbacks, primarily related to oral health and digestion.

A new study from researchers in Montreal dives into how caffeine transforms our brains during sleep — and why younger people might feel the impact more.