Optimization

Discovering you have certain genes that predispose you to life-changing conditions—such as diabetes, dementia, or cancer—can make you feel like you have no control over your future health. But what...

If you or your child struggle with eczema, you know too well it interferes with everything from missed school and work, to anxiety and limited physical activity. While most doctors will simply send...

When you start looking more than skin deep, you might actually be able to find your personal pimple triggers and go from acne-prone to acne-free forever. Here’s how you can start approaching acne tr...

This article contains additional reporting by Jennifer Chesak . If you are getting closer to starting your parenthood journey, you may be wondering how to prepare your body for pregnancy. Elizabe...

Like a conductor of an orchestra, your hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They are responsible for orchestrating a variety of bodily functions, including getting a good night’s sleep and...

To imrpove or maintain our mental health , many of us turn to favorite holistic treatments —like massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic medicine. An at-home alternative is an acupressure mat, whic...

By now you’ve heard of " immunocompromised " individuals, or people with conditions like diabetes, cancer, or certain genetic disorders that make it tough for their bodies to fight off infection ....

To biohack, you don’t have to be a powerlifter willing to live on lettuce-wrapped sardines all week with one “cheat day." Biohacking for women, or anyone really, is about using the latest science...

You’ve just completed a high-intensity sweat session and you know your body is going to be sore tomorrow. Time for some post-workout recovery. Active recovery will help your muscles bounce back q...

Is caffeine bad for you? The answer depends on whether you're a CYP1A2 ultrarapid metabolizer or a slow metabolizer. Maybe you're one of those people who can have an after-dinner cappuccino and sti...