Most people look forward to retirement as a time when they can finally clock out, control their own schedules, and take up activities that they never had the time or energy to pursue before. But some recent studies on people in …
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5 Ways to Spend Wisely During Holiday Shopping
Black Friday kicks off a season of holiday mega-sales that doesn’t let up until after New Year’s. But while the uptick in shopping may help retailers move into the black, it puts a burden of debt on many consumers: holiday …
How Feelings of Gratitude Breed Happiness and Well-Being
Like Some Arsenic With That Bird? You Got It.
When sitting down to for your Thanksgiving feast Thursday evening, you probably don’t expect to eat some arsenic — unless perhaps you are a member of the Borgia family.
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Mothers’ Epilepsy Medication May Be O.K. for Breast-Feeding Babies
Breast-feeding is urged on moms from all sides, from doctors to friends, but there are some women who can’t breast-feed for medical reasons. Some medications are incompatible with breast-feeding, too. Consider women with …
Study: The Link Between Diabetes and Depression Goes Both Ways
Two common conditions — depression and diabetes — frequently appear together, and a new study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that each illness may be both a consequence and a contributor to the other.
Stuck With Turkey? Some Ways to Make It Better
In a recent article about pumping up the flavor of your traditional Thanksgiving turkey, TIME food columnist Josh Ozersky offers cooking tips accessible even to “those of you who aren’t molecular gastronomists, farmers or …
The Rich Are Different: More Money, Less Empathy
Looking for empathy and support? You’re more likely to get it from a poor person than you are from a rich one, according to new research published in Psychological Science.
Study: New Genes Linked to Puberty and Body Weight in Women
Scientists have found 30 genes that control the timing of puberty in girls. Many of the newly identified genes also contribute to body weight and metabolism.