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Adaptogen mocktails, infrared saunas, "social self-care." Wellness is more than a luxury symbol; it's a social status —  for a privileged few.

How to form a new habit and break a bad habit, like starting to exercise, eating healthy or cutting back on drinking alcohol.

Does repenting for your Wet December actually do anything for your health and wellbeing?

Stop trying so hard to nap. Resting could have similar benefits.

Smiling and standing up straight can trick your brain into believing you're happy and confident.

The mysterious vagus nerve could be key to fight inflammation, pain and stress.

Concierge IV treatments are among the most extravagant wellness trends of the past few years. A nurse will come to you to deliver a saline solution full of electrolytes, vitamin supplements, and, occasionally, prescription medications straight into your veins.

Experts can even predict who's likely to suffer or recover, based on brain structure and personality.

Memory bias causes people to hold on to the stories we like — whether they're true or not.

Why "hormesis" is key to your health and longevity.

For 11 months of the year, we are discerning movie-watchers. In December, we binge-watch "A Christmas Prince."

No fruits, no vegetables, no grains, just beef. What is going on in these people's intestines and arteries?

Victor Pedro got acclaim and state funding for his unusual method of treating brain injuries. There's a lack of evidence that it works, and medical experts are outraged. But his patients insist he's cured them. Here's how that's possible.

Is alkaline water really better for you? What do electrolytes actually do? And what is ionized water? Here's what science says.

In clinical trials, women with breast cancer are getting hypnosis during lumpectomies.

On platforms like Reddit, people are seeking opinions on STDs like syphilis, and public health experts are concerned.

The yearly family gatherings always start out politely enough, but a few glasses of wine later, exchanges can turn nasty.

You know what can really help you with detox? The liver, the body's only detoxifier.

Let's get into the specifics.

How the brain handles love and heartbreak, and what helps us recover.