Two falls ago, crowds flocked to Brooklyn, but not to try the latest food craze or get tickets to the hottest show. Instead, all eyes were trained on a single vibrant male painted bunting, a member of the finch family, which had detoured far off course. The fact that he was such a long way …
Mental Health
Happier Meals: How to Pack a Better Lunch for Your Little Ones
It's a new school year, and a new opportunity to raise your kids' lunch game, and that's true wherever class is taking place. Follow our pediatrician-approved checklist and get our lunch box ideas below. It's as easy as one, two, three, and will keep little learners alert and enthused all afternoon. Related: Healthy Dinner Ideas …
These Top-Rated Clear Face Masks Allow Others to Read Your Lips While Staying Safe
As you know by now, it's important to wear a mask when you're out and about. However, fabric face masks can make communication difficult, and sometimes even impossible, for anyone who is deaf or hard of hearing. To help solve this problem, a handful of retailers have created clear face masks that show one's mouth. …
There's a Scientific Reason Why People Sleep with Their Eyes Open
If you're one in five people who sleep with your eyes open, you may want to call your doctor. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeping with your eyes open could be hereditary and a sign of an underlying health condition. Experts say that sleeping with your eyes open—a condition known as nocturnal lagophthalmos—may also …
Everything You Need to Know About Allergy Patch Testing
If you have a rash that you can't seem to shake, you may be tempted to call your dermatologist to set up an allergy screening. And for good reason: Knowing the root cause of your allergy symptoms is one of the first steps you need to take in order to treat them. However, before you show …
Your Complete Guide to Being Safe in the Sun
If you religiously slather on sunblock at the pool but otherwise skip it, thinking, I'm just driving to the gym/picking up lunch/sitting at my desk, consider this: A stunning 90 percent of the signs of premature aging—wrinkles, fine lines, and pigmentation—result from the longterm accumulation of those mini doses of sunlight, also known as incidental …
Are You Experiencing Any of These Symptoms? It Might Be Time to Visit a Cardiologist
Most of your health problems can be managed by your primary care physician, but there are certain medical issues that may require the expertise of a cardiologist, a doctor with specialized training in heart-related care. Cardiologists are nearly always board certified, and these specialists can be found through your general practitioner, local hospital, or your …
Have You Been Staying Up Later and Sleeping Less This Week? Tonight's Full Moon Could Be to Blame
While getting a good night's sleep is always the goal, you might find that it's harder to get the standard eight hours of rest on some nights than it is on others. According to a new study published in Science Advances, there may be a reason why you're not falling or staying asleep: a full …
Exercises and Stretches That Soothe Hand Cramps
There are a lot of reasons why your hands might ache. Perhaps you're currently working from home but don't have the best-possible ergonomic setup. Maybe you're spending your days planting bulbs or the evenings knitting, and the repeated motions associated with these activities are beginning to take a toll on hands and wrists. Whatever their …
Eight Paint Colors That Promote Wellness at Home
You know how it feels to wear an outfit in your favorite color? In an instant, a certain shade can make you feel confident, calm or chilled out. What if you could replicate that hit of emotion every day? A fresh coat of paint might do the trick. "Color therapy has been used since ancient …









