Studies suggesting that the practice of yoga arouses the libido have been cited to explain why so many gurus are embroiled in sex scandals. But is that really what’s going on?
Diet & Fitness
Better than Sugar? 5 Natural Sweeteners Demystified
More flavorful alternatives to white sugar abound, but are they any healthier for you? Here’s a guide to what’s actually in your sweetener of choice.
Omega-3s May Guard Against Brain Decline
In the first study of its kind, researchers link blood levels of healthy fats to brain size and memory loss.
Why Active Video Games Don’t Make Kids Exercise More
The problem with exercise games is that to benefit, you actually have to play them
Ryan Braun: Why He Didn’t Fight the Drug Test Itself
Baseball’s National League MVP Ryan Braun won his appeal of a positive drug test, but that’s a far cry from proving innocence.
Diet Drug Qnexa Nears FDA Approval: Who Will Benefit?
For the first time in 13 years, a new prescription weight-loss pill appears poised to hit the U.S. market.
Homocysteine, Folic Acid and the Heart: an Association Unravels
We may have the final word on homocysteine: higher blood levels of the amino acid don’t raise people’s risk of heart disease after all.
Zombies: Bad for Brains, Good for Workouts
Gamers, this one’s for you. A new iPhone fitness app has users dodging zombies and saving the world.
All Hype? Gluten-Free Diets May Not Help Many
Gluten-free products are all the rage these days, but many health-conscious eaters who buy them may be wasting their money, the authors of a new commentary in Annals of Internal Medicine suggest.
Whither Qnexa? A Brief History of Diet Pills and the FDA
We still don’t have a magic pill for weight loss, and the spotty safety records of diet remedies throughout history show why.
Got a Health Complaint? There May Be a Chocolate for That
“Functional chocolates” claim to boost the immune system, improve cognitive skills and even enhance a sagging libido.
Boxer Quanitta Underwood’s Inspiring Fight Against Sexual Abuse — and for Olympic Gold
Most cases of sexual abuse remain hidden — the shame of the act borne tragically by the victim more often than by the perpetrator to whom it rightfully belongs.
Do Teen Weight Loss Programs Work Better Without Mom or Dad?
A new weight-loss study focusing on teenage girls finds that they may be more likely to eat healthy and exercise if they’re given the freedom to do it on their own.