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By Carolyn Y. Johnson Neuroscientist Karen Konkoly is a lucid dreamer. When she’s asleep and immersed in a dream, she knows that she is, in fact, dreaming. One of her favorite things to do during these sleep sojourns is pose personal, even existential questions —...
By Dana G. Smith Take a minute to consider the last decade of your life. What type of physical shape do you hope to be in? And what are the activities you want to be able to continue doing? While there’s no crystal ball to predict your future health, there are a few...
By Jackson Holtz Mindfulness meditation is a stress-management practice with ancient lineage that cultivates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, often by directing attention to the physical sensations of breathing. Initially inspired by centuries-old...
By Hilary Achauer These days, you might think you have to become a power lifter to age well. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a celebrity physician, calls muscles “the organ of longevity.” For Dr. Peter Attia, they’re “the most important retirement accounts you can have.” We’re...
By Adrienne Matei Here’s a new trend that sounds unwise: buying unregulated substances from dealers in foreign countries and injecting them into your body. And yet, grey-market injectable peptides – a category of substances with obscure, alphanumeric names like...
by Mark A. Mahoney, Ph.D., R.D.N. A past column a couple years ago spoke to the importance of some basic lifestyle suggestions for improving one’s quality of life. As we transition into 2026 it is important to reiterate many of the suggestions from the past which...
By Brendan Borrell About 13 years ago, Kyle Edmondson woke up after a night of drinking with friends and felt an intense pain on the top of his foot. Climbing out of bed, he could barely walk. His doctor told Mr. Edmondson, then a product designer in his 20s living in...
By Lindsey Bever The question: Does ginger really help an upset stomach? The science: For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. Ginger is still often recommended as a way to ease stomach upset. Ginger, which is available at almost...
By Andrew Stuttaford In a recent article for National Review on neoprohibitionism, I touched on the controversy over a report on alcohol and health that had been commissioned by the Joe Biden administration. The story begins with the World Health Organization: In...
By Christine Clark "Don't swallow your gum, it'll take seven years for your stomach to digest!" "Ah, just pick it up off the floor — five second rule!" Most of us grew up with wives' tales such as these, and probably believed them. But, as we've gotten older and...
A $20,000 to $50,000 price tag in the US makes "Is All-on-4 worth the money?" the most important question a patient can ask. To answer this, we can't just look at the upfront cost. We must compare the investment in All-on-4 to the long-term expense of the most common...
By Pam Belluck A recently recognized form of dementia is changing the understanding of cognitive decline, improving the ability to diagnose patients and underscoring the need for a wider array of treatments. Patients are increasingly being diagnosed with the...
The "best" country for All-on-4 implants isn't just the one with the lowest price tag. The "best" country is the one that delivers a world-class, low-stress experience, from the first consultation to the final flight home. It's not just a procedure; it's a patient...
By Dani Blum Early clues suggest that this flu season could be particularly brutal. And while national Covid rates currently appear to be low, researchers expect the virus to circulate more widely in the coming months as people gather for the holidays. If you feel ill...
By Jancee Dunn Before she stopped drinking alcohol eight years ago, Cecily Mak drank daily to “soften the edges of life.” She couldn’t socialize without a “boozy assist.” Mak, the author of “Undimmed,” an upcoming book about rethinking alcohol use, told me that many...
For medical tourists and long-term expats in Cuenca, the search for the "best dentist" often begins with a name. While finding a highly skilled individual is important, the reality of modern specialized dentistry—particularly for complex procedures like dental...
By Rachel Fairbank Even if you are a long-time smoker, there are some surprising, and even immediate, benefits to quitting. Every year, half a million Americans die from smoking-related causes, while an estimated 16 million Americans are living with smoking-related...
By Sanjay Mishra You know the feeling. You slurp that diet soda relishing the sweet taste without the guilt or calories associated with sugar. But a new study suggests that these artificial sweeteners may not be as harmless as once thought; they may even increase the...
By Gretchen Reynolds Maria Branyas Morera’s life was simple. She enjoyed yogurt, gardening, sleep, books, walks, friends, playing the piano and dogs. But her lifespan was remarkable — and also inscrutable. When she died last year, aged 117 and still in relatively good...
One of the most frequent questions for expats moving to Ecuador—aside from where to find the best cup of coffee—is how to navigate the healthcare system. Since health insurance is now a legal requirement for residency visas, the decision is no longer just about "if,"...
