From the very beginning, our lives are shaped by sound. Even before birth, a foetus is cradled in the rhythm of the mother’s ...

Many people live with a secret that feels almost impossible to describe. They hear speech or whispers that nobody else detects. These are not vague impressions. They can feel as solid as a friend ...

You’ve been hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day since the elementary school days—but the truth is, it’s only as good as what’s on your plate (or in your bowl). When it comes ...

There is nothing like a herring run to liven up a river. To me, it symbolizes the life and vitality of a river system. Last month, I attended a Narragansett Bay Estuary Program workshop on dam removal ...

To live is to have a heartbeat, which is why it makes sense for us living things to have a good understanding of our ticker. It’s well-known science that our hearts beat faster when we exercise and ...

Eating fruit can be a tasty prescription to help prevent heart disease, cardiologists say. Fruit can deliver important nutrients, lead to satiety, help with weight loss and lower cholesterol levels.

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

A comprehensive review shows that yoga doesn’t match up to traditional exercise for improving vascular health. Activities like Pilates, Tai Chi, and interval training prove more effective in keeping ...

A controlled-feeding trial finds gut microbiota diversity increased after Mediterranean-style diets, with minimal to moderate amounts of beef tested, compared with the average American diet. A red ...

I have a sneaking suspicion that everybody wants to be in a musical,” says Paul Mescal without a hint of irony, reaching into an off-license refrigerator and pulling out a pink G&T in a can. “Should ...

The best way to set yourself up for longevity is to curate a healthy lifestyle. While staying active, nourishing your mental health, and cultivating a robust social life all come into play, filling ...

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