Health + Wellness

Any measure to curb smoking – especially among young people – is worthwhile. Hawaii is set to become the first state to raise the minimum age for smoking to 21 if a bill that has already been passed by lawmakers is signed into law by Gov. David Ige

If you hate needles, there’s a new device that could pretty much change your entire life when it comes to having your blood drawn. The HemoLink blood sampler uses a mild vacuum to draw blood instead of a needle

The birth control pill could be altering your brain structure. Scientists at UCLA have found that women who take contraceptive pills experience thinner portions of the brain that are responsible for regulating emotions, which can lead to an increased risk of both anxiety and depression

The days are getting longer, the layers are starting to come off, and the grey skies have finally lifted. This means one thing – winter is over. If you’re as excited about shaking off that cabin fever as we are, consider trying these outdoor workouts throughout the warm weather months

Especially after all those wild nights in our twenties, we’re going to need all the help we can get when it comes to our aging brains. In all seriousness though, as we age, we inevitably experience a range of cognitive issues. Well, according to science, these eight nutrients can help

Like anything else in life, when it comes to “clean eating,” too much of a good thing could have detrimental effects on your physical and mental wellbeing. In fact, there’s even a term for it. And you might already know someone suffering from Orthorexia Nervosa

Sometimes it's not the thought that counts - it's what you say. And when someone is depressed or grieving a loss, there are a number of things you shouldn't let out of your mouth if you want to communicate empathy