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Scientists Offer A Verdict on Mouth Taping. Here's Why Trend Outran the Evidence

Scientists Offer A Verdict on Mouth Taping. Here's Why Trend Outran the Evidence

A systematic review of 10 papers found no reliable research suggesting mouth taping improves sleep. More importantly, they flagged safety concerns for some users and revealed a critical irony in the two studies that are frequently referenced as proof of the benefits.

21 Minutes a Day Could Prevent 1 in 6 Premature Deaths

21 Minutes a Day Could Prevent 1 in 6 Premature Deaths

One of the largest physical activity analyses ever conducted — 30 million people across 94 studies — found the minimum effective dose for longevity is lower than almost everything fitness culture suggests.

Headlines Have You Worried About Fish Oil For The Wrong Reasons

Headlines Have You Worried About Fish Oil For The Wrong Reasons

A 200-person observational study is being used as definitive evidence that omega-3s harm the brain. Here's the reverse causation issue the headlines missed, and what randomized controlled trials actually show.

The 10-Second Floor Test That Reflects Your Heart Health Risk

The 10-Second Floor Test That Reflects Your Heart Health Risk

A 12-year study of more than 4,200 adults found that how you move from standing to the floor — and back up — predicts long-term cardiovascular risk. Here's how to score yourself, and what to do if the number is lower than you want it to be.

Can A Hot Bath Offer Similar Benefits To A Sauna?

Can A Hot Bath Offer Similar Benefits To A Sauna?

A head-to-head trial of three heat therapies produced surprising results, suggesting that some health benefits can be unlocked from the comfort of your home.

The "What the Hell Effect" (And How To Bounce Back Faster When You Struggle With Fitness And Diet Plans)

The "What the Hell Effect" (And How To Bounce Back Faster When You Struggle With Fitness And Diet Plans)

Research names the cognitive pattern, and Arnold explains the only way out of it.

Your Comfort Zone Doesn't Feel Like Fear. It Feels Like Wisdom.

Your Comfort Zone Doesn't Feel Like Fear. It Feels Like Wisdom.

Change is hard. Making it even harder is the behavioral pattern most people can't recognize in themselves until someone identifies it directly.

The Hyped Longevity Drug That Failed Its Big Test

The Hyped Longevity Drug That Failed Its Big Test

A randomized trial in older adults found that a placebo outperformed rapamycin across all fitness measures tested.

Do You Struggle With Overeating On Weekends? Research Offers An Explanation And A Solution

Do You Struggle With Overeating On Weekends? Research Offers An Explanation And A Solution

Your weekend eating habits might not be a failure of willpower. Research points to a specific psychological deficit that accumulates Monday through Friday and surfaces every Saturday.

Your Coffee Is Hydrating You. Fasting Works by Eating Less. Here's What the Research Actually Found.

Your Coffee Is Hydrating You. Fasting Works by Eating Less. Here's What the Research Actually Found.

Multiple controlled studies tested two popular health beliefs, and the findings are more useful than the myths they replaced.

A Study of 17,700 People Confirms Affirmations Work. But Most People Do Them Wrong.

A Study of 17,700 People Confirms Affirmations Work. But Most People Do Them Wrong.

A 67-study meta-analysis found that the magic of positive self-talk is not in repeating positive phrases. If you want lasting psychological change, here's what the research says can shift your mind and your behavior.

A High Protein Diet Didn't Cause Organ Problems. But Performance-Enhancing Drugs Did

A High Protein Diet Didn't Cause Organ Problems. But Performance-Enhancing Drugs Did

A new study gave drug-free bodybuilders eating high amounts of protein the same imaging tests as enhanced athletes. Only one group's organs were enlarged. Here's what it means for your diet.

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