Alice G. Walton, Contributor

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Breakfast May Not Be So Important For Weight Loss, Another Study Hints

When it comes to weight loss, at least, it may not matter whether you have breakfast or skip it.

New Insights On How Sleep Deprivation Affects Body And Mind

One night of lost sleep can trigger anxiety, change our genes, and perhaps even increase Alzheimer’s risk. Time to take it seriously.

Loneliness Linked To Negative Social Media Experiences, Study Finds

A new study finds that negative social media experiences are linked to loneliness. And loneliness is linked to a host of ill effects.

A ‘Meaningful’ Life Is Connected To Better Health, Study Finds. But It’s Complicated

Meaning in life may contribute to health, but it’s probably not so simple.

Social Media (Again) Shown To Be Worse For Girls’ Mental Health Than Boys’

Not surprisingly, spending hours of time on social media is linked to depression. Especially for teenage girls.

Smoking Pot May Alter Genetic Material In Sperm, Study Finds

In rats and men, pot changed the genetic profile of sperm, and reduced their numbers.

New Research Suggests That Food Really Does Affect How We Think

Nutritional biomarkers in the blood correlated with brain function and cognitive function.

‘Mind Over Matter’ May Actually Work When It Comes To Health, Study Finds

Just telling people what genes they have can change how their bodies function—even if it’s a lie.

Too Little Sleep May Pose Health Risks, Too Much May Signal Health Problems

More evidence that we should get six to eight hours of sleep per night. More than this might signal health problems.

Female CEOs Are More Likely To Be Fired Than Males, Study Finds

Even when a company is doing well, female CEOs are more likely to be let go than male peers.