healthy living

The Brave New World of Brain Implants

Remember DHARMA from “Lost”? Well, the Defense Department’s DARPA is onto something very similar.

October 6, 2014

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Eye Fatigue? Exercise!

Too many hours at the computer can take a toll on your eyes. Some exercise and relaxation techniques that can even improve memory.

September 29, 2014

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Smell a Rat? You Could Have a Sinus Infection

The scent of something fishy — or metallic or musty — can offer clues to underlying medical conditions.

September 22, 2014

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Pills Not Past Their Prime

Before you toss that expired bottle of ibuprofen, consider that most medicine chest staples won’t lose their potency for years past their discard date.

September 15, 2014

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The Case Against Anti-Bacterials

Think twice about picking up the Purell bottle. Research is showing that old-fashioned soap and water is just as effective and safer.

September 8, 2014

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A Fresh Breath of Air

Changing your breathing patterns can profoundly affect your everyday decisions.

September 2, 2014

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Just Breathe

Tap the power of deep breathing to lower blood pressure, ease pain and calm the shakes before that speech you have to give.

August 25, 2014

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Stop Belly-Aching

MyLittleBird’s Mary Carpenter maps out a strategy that spells relief.

August 18, 2014

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The Benefits of Meditation

A skeptic overcomes her resistance.

August 11, 2014

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The Biology of Friendship

A new study maintains that your choice of friends is no accident; in fact, it may just be genetic.

August 4, 2014

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Something About Peanut Butter

What was it about this childhood spread the writer found so irresistible? She investigates and her research hits home.

July 30, 2014

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Don’t Just Sit There …

At your desk, the couch, in your airplane seat. It’s hazardous to your health. Get up and move every 20 minutes.

July 28, 2014

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Salt Air Without the Sand

Can’t get to the beach on vacation? Try salt-inhalation therapy at a just-opened cave in downtown Bethesda.

July 27, 2014

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On Balance

Can you stand on one leg? With your eyes closed? No? Then, read on.

July 21, 2014

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Unforgettable? Not Necessarily.

Doctors are finding ways to erase patients’ painful memories, but disagree about the type of therapy that works best.

July 7, 2014

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Second Thoughts About CT Scans

Question authority. Think twice about radiation risks before giving your doctor the okay.

June 30, 2014

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Web Therapy

Who knew? You can find help on YouTube to ease back pain and/or mental anguish.

June 23, 2014

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Got an Appetite for Risk? It’s Rooted in Biology.

Whether you like to take chances or are risk-averse may be a result of your stress-hormone levels.

June 16, 2014

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