Adrian Villellas
It’s not just about what you eat or how much you move; high blood pressure can become a self-perpetuating problem within your blood vessels
Psychology suggests that adults who don’t have close friends aren’t necessarily cold, antisocial, or indifferent; in many cases, they have built such a sheltered emotional life that closeness begins to seem less like a comfort and more like a threat
A study conducted with women aged 35 to 65 shows that gradually introducing retinol could reduce irritation and visibly improve wrinkles after six months
Scientists are studying a plant known for its ability to recover from drought and have discovered signals that may influence cellular energy and collagen production
Most people don’t realize that Candida auris, a fungus contracted in hospitals, may not be best fought with a more lethal substance, but rather with a smarter strategy: blocking the mechanism by which it seizes iron before a stay in the intensive care unit turns into an infection that is much harder to control
Sports science suggests that a good warm-up may involve more than just activating muscles, lungs, and joints; for some runners, a few minutes of mental preparation before the race also seem to sharpen the mental focus that determines whether you keep up the pace or slow down when the going gets tough
Sports scientists have discovered that the Tour de France isn’t won solely by legs capable of generating more power, but also by the ability to protect something far less spectacular and perhaps just as crucial: a sleep deep enough to transform today’s suffering into energy that can be put to good use tomorrow
Neuroscientists discovered that some memories are consolidated not only because something was important, but because the brain interprets learning as a minor energy emergency, temporarily altering its glucose sensors to protect what it has just learned
Psychology tells us that the small acts of kindness that seem to go unnoticed in hallways, offices, homes, or supermarket checkout lines aren’t as insignificant as they appear; they may also be influencing how the person offering help perceives their own happiness
Most people don’t realize that the training that ultimately leads to an injury isn’t always the result of a gradual buildup of fatigue, but is often due to a single run where you decide to cover a much greater distance than your legs have been used to lately
Neuroscience suggests that a few minutes of mindful meditation each day won’t suddenly turn you into a new person; rather, it cultivates something more subtle—and perhaps more important—: a mind that more quickly grasps what is relevant and is less easily distracted
Feeling lonely after age 65 can affect memory, but a European study of more than 10,000 adults reveals an unexpected twist when it comes to brain decline
Psychology suggests that the person best able to carry on a conversation and pick up on a change in mood in a matter of seconds isn’t always the one with the strongest emotional connection; sometimes they’ve learned to read others so quickly that they no longer know how to let others read them
Experts say that magnesium malate, which is marketed as a remedy for fatigue, anxiety, and brittle bones, is not exactly a modern miracle; in many cases, it simply addresses a basic deficiency that diets have long failed to address
Doctors say that cypress essential oil, which is marketed as a remedy for varicose veins, does not actually address the underlying problem; it may provide temporary relief, but it does not repair the damaged valves that cause blood to pool and the vein to bulge
Science suggests that people who go for a walk every day aren’t just racking up steps; they’ve often found a gentle, sustainable way to protect their heart, stabilize their metabolism, and give their brain the kind of steady stimulation it really needs
Many people take ibuprofen as if it were no big deal, but doctors and health authorities have long warned of the risks it poses to the stomach, kidneys, blood pressure, and even the heart
Psychology tells us that people who feel lonely even when surrounded by others aren’t exaggerating or being ungrateful; they often experience a more subtle form of disconnection in which no one seems to connect with their true self









