Health Problems

Which came first: Brain size or drinking propensity?

For years, researchers have observed that alcohol consumption is associated with reduced brain volume and concluded that drinking can literally shrink the brain. But new research turns that theory on its head, suggesting that reduced brain volume may represent a genetically-conferred predispositional risk factor for heavier alcohol consumption. “Our results suggest that associations between alcohol […]

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Paramedic is left with lips TWICE their normal size

Paramedic is left with lips TWICE their normal size, covered in hives and struggling to breathe by mystery allergy Lydia O’Connor has idiopathic urticaria, which causes her to break out in a rash Doctors dismissed it as a nut allergy for years before she was rushed to hospital Hives range from the size of a pin […]

Personal Health

I Didn't See Women My Size on the Internet—So I Decided to Change That

This profile is part of Health’s #RealLifeStrong series, where we are celebrating women who represent strength, resilience, and grace. Three years ago when Katie Sturino launched her blog, her goal was to provide fashion inspiration for women with similar body types to hers. The 12ish Style struck a chord: Today, Sturino has 225,000 followers on Instagram (if you haven’t seen her #SupersizeTheLook posts, you need to) […]

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Study Says This Simple Strategy Can Help Stop You Overeating

When you’re about to chow down on some sweet potato fries it’s easy to focus on how dang delicious they’re going to be, but a new study has found that honing in on their healthy attributes instead, could help you cut calories and nail portion control.  In the experiment, researchers from the University of Tübingen […]