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A surprising and easy way to boost your attention span

In 2008, 38 students at the University of Michigan set out on a walk. Half of them wound their way through the trees in Ann Arbor’s Nichols Arboretum for 2.8 miles, while the other half navigated the same distance on...

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Why do screens keep you up? It may not be the blue light

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Why do I get so many headaches during the summer?

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Does drinking milk make your bones stronger?

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Once a death sentence, this heart condition is finally treatable

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Dentists know you hate flossing. Try this instead

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When earth’s surface shifts, a new satellite will see it

An artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite orbiting Earth over Antarctica, provided by NASA/JPL-Caltech. (NASA/JPL-Caltech via The New York Times)

‘Japanese Walking’ is a fitness trend worth trying

A woman walks for exercise in New York on March 13, 2024. (Nicholas Sansone/The New York Times)

What’s a potato? A 9-million-year-old tomato

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A pill for sleep apnea could be on the horizon

A woman sleeps in Brooklyn, March 1, 2024. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

Do you need to drink electrolytes?

Electrolytes are in sports drinks, powders and tablets. But do they really help with hydration? (Sean Dong/The New York Times)

Liver cancer to double worldwide, but preventable: Study

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How can I build muscle as I age?

A hand grasps a beige hand weight in New York on July 18, 2025. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

This test can see a heart attack in your future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patients risk. Yet the test remains underused. (Michelle Perez/The New York Times)

Here’s what you need to know about cancer screening

Screening can be a powerful weapon against cancer, helping catch some tumors months, or even years, before a person would feel sick enough to see a doctor. (Kristian Thacker/The New York Times)

I’m losing my memory. Why is my husband being insensitive about it?

When experiencing worsening recall, Its not wrong to ask to be treated more gently, especially because losing your memory can be scary and disorienting. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)
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