Could Delaying Retirement Be Great For Your Health?
Scientists have found that working in one's 60s and 70s is associated with better physical and mental health. Even part-time work may be enough to reap the benefits.
Mental Health
To Curb Pain Without Opioids, Oregon Looks To Alternative Treatments
Acupuncture and massage haven't been proven to ease pain better than drugs — and may cost more. But Oregon hopes these sorts of alternatives to pills will reduce the societal costs of opioid abuse.
As Alzheimer's Symptoms Worsen, Hard Conversations About How To Die
Six years after he was diagnosed with both cancer and Alzheimer's, Greg O'Brien is beginning to talk to his doctor, and to his family, about his "exit strategy" for the final years of his life.
Cognitive Decline May Move Faster In People With Low Vitamin D
Older people with low levels of vitamin D are likely to lose memory and executive function more quickly, a study finds. But it didn't look into whether taking supplements could help.
What Not To Say To A Woman With No Hair
Carly Severn lost her hair at age 19 to alopecia, an autoimmune disorder. She's heard every well-meaning comment in the book. She's here to help us do better than "It will come back, right?"
For Students With Mental Health Issues, Transition To College Is Complicated
Parents know that sometimes their children just aren't ready. Experts say it's crucial for families to check out what mental health services a college offers.
Treatment From Brain Tissue May Have Spread Alzheimer's Protein
Eight people who received growth hormone treatments made from human brains died decades later from a rare disease. Some also had brain damage similar to that seen in Alzheimer's, autopsies reveal.
The Problem With Teens Is That They're Just Too Rational
Teenagers aren't always risk-taking gamblers; they put a lot of effort into weighing financial choices, a study finds. Adults are more apt to adopt rules and quickly make choices that are good enough.
How Sound Shaped The Evolution Of Your Brain
Sound gets into our brains and processed so quickly that it shapes all other perceptions, says neuroscientist Seth Horowitz. "You hear anywhere from 20 to 100 times faster than you see."
1 Tutor + 1 Student = Better Math Scores, Less Fear
Math anxiety is much like other fears, say scientists who scanned the brains of third-graders. One-on-one tutoring soothed the fear circuit in anxious kids' brains and improved performance, too.