Wellness

Drinking moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol in your 20s and 30s may increase your risk of stroke during early adulthood, results of a recent study out of South Korea suggest.

If you have allergies or asthma, clean your smartphone more often to minimize reaction triggers that may be lurking on the surface, researchers recommend in a recent study.

Brief bursts of exercise – or “activity snacks” – after meals can support muscle mass and maximize nutrition. That’s according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto.

Is getting seven hours of sleep something you can only dream of? Results of a recent study suggest that falling two hours short of the recommended limit increases your risk of developing at least two chronic diseases.

After handling raw food, do you stop and wash your hands before grabbing the spices you’ll be adding? If not, you should to avoid cross-contamination, researchers from Rutgers University are saying.

Are you a midnight snacker? Results of a recent study suggest that eating late at night may increase our hunger levels and impact how our bodies burn calories and store fat.

Adding physical activity to your daily routine could lead to a longer life – regardless of genetic predisposition, say researchers at the University of California, San Diego.

Looking to help your teen be more alert in the morning – and maybe even less moody throughout the day? Try a sleep schedule, researchers say.

Before indulging in all the good things autumn has to offer (apple cider donuts!), take some time to review a few tips on staying injury-free throughout the season.

A recently published study of older adults found that those who were more “mentally active” while sitting – including using a computer or reading – had a lower risk of dementia than those who watched TV.