Health & Wellness

Could “Magic” Mushrooms Help Beat Depression?

A substance found in mushrooms that once had hippies taking psychedelic trips is showing promise as a the basis for a new way to treat anxiety and depression By Lola Augustine Brown   As crazy as it may sound to…

Breakthrough in the War on Superbugs

Causing disease and immune to medicine, drug-resistant microbes are a deadly threat; now US researchers think they’ve found a weapon to…

Oral Care After 55

Photo: iStock/Monkeybusinessimages. Your overall health and the health of your teeth and gums are linked By Wendy Haaf   Thanks…

The Gentle Art of Cleansing

Often underestimated as a skin-care step, facial cleansing is one of the keys to a healthy complexion By Mariève Inoue…

Dancing Is Good for Your Brain

The secret to staying young—both mentally and physically—may be out on the dance floor By Katrina Caruso   As the…