Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure and the brain’s reward center. New findings about it could lead to new treatments for disorders, including ADHD, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

Sleep is only one process your body clock handles. Stress response is another. If your stress response feels out of control, research has discovered how you can balance it by doing the same with an organ critical for regulating stress hormone secretion…

Stroke is more common in people over 65. But younger people are not without risk. In fact, women under 50 are falling victim to stroke in increasing numbers. The reason may surprise you…

Intense periods of work without rest and recuperation are proven to lead to serious health trouble. Find out how three simple steps can maximize your health and well-being on your next vacation…

The number of people impacted by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has been growing for a while now. In addition to the usual list of risks, a persistent feeling could be a clue you’re next…

Let’s start with what’s shocking about the fact that there’s a 50% chance your parents inceased your risk of stroke as an adult by 61%: It’s not hereditary. It’s not something they passed from their genes, but it’s just as unintentional…

You don’t have to read an issue of Cosmopolitan to gauge your love relationship. A Valentine’s scale validated by two intensive studies helps measure relationship satisfaction and stir up the romance. Dare to take it?

Research has long shown that social relationships positively influence our wellbeing, and that loneliness has major health consequences, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The proof is in our blood…

When you reach for sweets or salty chips, your waistline and your health suffer. Don’t worry. If you need a little something to hold you over, there’s one snack that hits so many health marks — if you’re not enjoying it daily, you’re doing yourself a disservice…

Are you hearing less about your friends’ New Year’s resolutions? Experts say that’s because the practice can lead to stress no one needs. What can you do instead? Try just three simple habits for better days this year and beyond…

When life gets stressful, stress eating on high-fat food is a common reaction. But that bag of chips compounds the dangerous impact of stress on your heart. The right drink, though, contains nutrients powerful enough to dial it back…

You’re going to start seeing a lot of New Year’s resolutions. But we already know most of them won’t last. If you want to avoid setting yourself up for failure but want to be healthier and happier, try this one simple thing…