Scientists have identified three key chemicals in the phenomenon of 'falling in love': norepinephrine, dopamine, and ...

Though she acknowledges that there’s ‘still a lot of research to be done’, her efforts to decipher the findings of existing ...

Thyroid hormones help regulate the body's metabolic rate, which is a measure of how efficient it is at using energy. When the thyroid isn’t producing enough of certain hormones, metabolism slows down; ...

Some people are known for being more irritable than others. Irritability can be influenced by many things but commonly points ...

Hormones can cause a variety of abdomen (belly) problems. You have many different hormones inside your body, some of which impact digestion and metabolism. Hormone changes can make these and other ...

The vagus nerve does it all—tells your lungs to breathe, controls your heart rate, and even forms the foundation for a whole ...

Ice baths can improve recovery, resilience and vitality. Like any wellness practice, though, the benefits are subjective.

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato thought that love might cause feelings like attraction and pleasure, which are out of your control. But these feelings are less important than the loving ...

Results: Nonhormonal management of VMS is an important consideration when hormone therapy is not an option, either because of medical contraindications or a woman’s personal choice. Nonhormonal ...

As scientists unravel how sleep benefits the body, a study in mice is highlighting the potential pitfalls of using Ambien and other sleeping pills.