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Weed Addiction Is a Real Thing. The World's Leading Cannabis Researcher Explains Why.
Kevin Hill, MD, chief of the Division of Addiction Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, says cannabis addiction is real and becoming mo…
Want to Run Faster on Race Day? Find Out if You’re a Stride Runner or Cadence Runner—Then Fix Your Weak Spot
Jon Mott, a run coach and three-time U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, observed that his marathon performance varied dramatically based on cours…
Walking This Many Steps a Day Could Help Lower Your Risk of Alzheimers—It’s Less Than You Think
Researchers analyzing data from 296 participants in the Harvard Aging Brain Study found that walking 3,000 steps daily was linked to lower rates of co…
This Is Your Brain on Weed. It’s Actually Kind of Amazing.
# This Is Your Brain on Weed: What the Science Actually Shows Cannabis affects the brain in ways that extend far beyond the "high" users experience. …
Athletes From Every Sport Are Talking About ‘RED-S.’ Is Workout Hustle Culture to Blame?
# Athletes From Every Sport Are Talking About RED-S. Is Workout Hustle Culture to Blame? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) has moved from t…
Inside the Wild World of Gen-Z Testosterone-Maxxing
# The Gen-Z Obsession With Testosterone Optimization Young men are treating testosterone like a social currency. From Reddit forums to TikTok, a gene…
PMOS Has a New Name. Women Still Aren’t Getting the Care They Need—Here’s What Matters
# PMOS Renamed, But Women Still Face a Healthcare Gap One in eight women lives with PMOS, a condition that affects fertility, metabolism, and hormona…
How to Layer Sunscreen for Better Protection, According to Dermatologists
# How to Layer Sunscreen for Better Protection, According to Dermatologists Sunscreen effectiveness depends not just on what you use, but how you lay…
Walking Can Help Strengthen Your Bones—Here’s How Much to Aim For, According to New Research
# Walking Can Help Strengthen Your Bones—Here's How Much to Aim For, According to New Research A large-scale study of over 18,000 people has produced…
Scientists Discover Women Who Engage in Harder Workouts Also Have This One Trait in Common
# Women Who Push Harder in Workouts Share a Common Psychological Trait A new study reveals that women who consistently engage in intense, challenging…
Your Sexual Prime Is Not About Testosterone
# Your Sexual Prime Is Not About Testosterone The assumption that men's sexual function depends primarily on testosterone levels is outdated. Recent …
Terrell Owens Opens Up About How Dementia Has Impacted His Family
# Terrell Owens Opens Up About How Dementia Has Impacted His Family Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens recently spoke publicly about dementia's…
Bar Soap Vs Body Wash: What’s the Best Choice for Your Skin?
# Bar Soap vs Body Wash: What Dermatologists Actually Recommend The bathroom shelf debate between bar soap and body wash has a clear winner, dependin…
Can Wearing the Same Super Shoes as World Record Holders Boost Your Performance?
# Can Wearing the Same Super Shoes as World Record Holders Boost Your Performance? The running shoe wars have moved beyond aesthetics and comfort int…
<b><strong>A Lot of Women Who Think They Have Anxiety Really Have This Instead—and Treatment Is Totally Different</strong></b>
# Many Women Misdiagnosed With Anxiety Actually Have POTS, Researchers Find Women reporting anxiety symptoms often receive a psychiatric diagnosis wh…
New Research Reveals the Reason Some Guys Go Bald Early
# New Research Reveals the Reason Some Guys Go Bald Early Early male baldness affects roughly 50 million men in the United States alone, but the biol…
Your Pressing Questions About Treating Alopecia Areata Answered
# New Treatment Options Make This the Right Time to Revisit Your Alopecia Areata Care The landscape of alopecia areata treatment has shifted. If you …