Month: June 2021

Men who had physically demanding jobs lived, on average, about a year longer than those who were deskbound. View original article Contributor: Gretchen Reynolds

Everyone knows that exercise is good for you. But it’s not just beneficial for the young, healthy and already fit. It’s also one of the best defenses against the toughest aspects of aging. Exercise not only improves heart and lung health, but research shows that even modest physical activity is good for the brain, bones, … Read more

Dr. Howard Bauchner will leave his post after a colleague suggested “taking racism out of the conversation” on a journal podcast. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli

The company’s application follows the move by Pfizer and BioNTech to seek full approval last month. The vaccines already have emergency use authorization in the United States. View original article Contributor: Daniel E. Slotnik

Concern over unexpected bills was one of the reasons given by survey respondents for hesitation about getting the shot. View original article Contributor: Sarah Kliff

Re-entry offers an opportunity to choose which relationships we wish to resurrect and which are better left dormant. View original article Contributor: Kate Murphy

The pandemic has been the psychological workout of their lives. The next few months can be a time of recovery. View original article Contributor: Lisa Damour

When your therapist is a bot, you can reach it at 2 a.m. But will it really understand your problems? View original article Contributor: Karen Brown