Nov 14th, 2008 · Researchers report that listening to joyful music can cause blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow — which is good for cardiovascular health. Michael Miller, principal investigator of the study, explains the brain-body link and which songs may make for healthy hearts.
Jun 6th, 2008 · A new study finds big, long-term health payoffs in both the mental and physical well-being of those raised in foster care when extra services such as tutoring and summer camps are added.
Apr 3rd, 2008 · Is bottled water better for you than tap? Or should you choose vitamin-enriched water over sparkling? Experts say, skip it all. None of these products are likely to make you any healthier.
Feb 6th, 2008 · Forget heavy, fruit-and-nut-filled offerings from the local co-op. Just in time for that sweetest time of year, Nicole Spiridakis offers hip vegan twists on tried-and-true dessert classics that match up to their traditional counterparts.
Dec 8th, 2007 · In 1998, former porn star Sharon Mitchell founded the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation in order to raise awareness about health issues among porn performers. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her about keeping those in the adult-film industry safer, healthier, and happier.
Jan 26th, 2007 · A proposal at Boston's Fenway Park could have Red Sox fans eating sushi during baseball games this season. Red Sox officials say the idea came about because fans want healthier fare at the ball park -- and because of the debut of Japanese pitching sensation Daisuke Matsuzaka. We imagine what it would be like if it becomes a reality.
Jan 26th, 2007 · Across the country, restaurants are under pressure to get rid of trans fats. But finding a healthier cooking oil that also holds up to extended use won't be easy. The search begins in the soybean fields of the Midwest.
Nov 24th, 2006 · Where does your food really come from, and what should you have for dinner? Chances are that your food traveled hundreds of miles before it landed on your plate. But some experts say eating local might make us healthier.