Naps have a bit of a bad reputation; they're usually associated with small children and the hungover. But a new study suggests that daily naps might actually refresh your brain and boost your ability to learn. In fact, the findings suggest that the ...

I have seen the tell-tale signs of the high you get from exercise, both with myself and my clients. You leave the gym with flushed cheeks and a little smile. Those endorphins swimming in your body are the feel-good hormones that induce happiness and ...

I rejoiced this week upon hearing the news that women who have morning sickness might actually have a smarter babies. Researchers at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children's Motherisk Program discovered that the vomiting and nausea many pregnant ...

Now that I have your attention, I will share with you the secret ingredient of this smart smoothie recipe -- lecithin. Have you ever heard of it? If you've ever eaten eggs (including the yolks), sunflower seeds, fish, legumes, grape seed or wheat ...

Each morning, we dish out a few links we love. Maybe it's time you quit counting calories -- new research shows that the science behind the numbers is deeply flawed. Do your physicians practice what they preach? The NYTimes Well blog takes a look ...

Each morning, we dish out a few links we love. Hungry after a killer workout? New studies say you should avoid loading up on carbs post-gym session. A healthy resolution for Heart Month? Stock up on cholesterol-lowering soy with these tips. ...

Each morning, we dish out a few links we love. Whether you love it or loathe it, here's another good reason to eat your broccoli -- it can help prevent breast cancer. Want to shed a few pounds before you hit the beach this summer? Work out ...

Each morning, we weigh in on the day's hottest headlines. In case you haven't heard, former weight-loss champ Kirstie Alley has gained 83 lbs. The surprising part? She's blaming a vegetarian diet. Um, ok. Speaking of surprising, some study is ...