Health

But when was it milked?

If you’ve tried a warm glass of milk to help ease you into sleep at night and it hasn’t worked, perhaps it was just milked at the wrong time. The Wall Street Journal reports on a somewhat whimsical sounding potential treatment for anxiety and insomnia: “night milk.” That would be milk taken from cows at night; it’s been found to be naturally higher in sleep-promoting compounds.

South Korean researchers recently put the theory to the test in ...

Give your brain a break and help it to remember things better with these simple but proven tricks:

✔ Follow a routine. Leave your wallet, keys, mobile phone, glasses, etc., in the same places every day.

✔ Write it down. There’s nothing like a pocket notebook or small digital voice recorder to take the burden off your brain to remember details, especially names and dates.

✔ Do one thing at a time. Multitasking is a myth because the brain can really only ...

Ask these questions to get to the root of the problem.

Do you think you’ve been having more memory slips than usual lately? Annoying but essentially harmless age-related memory impairment is common, but pinpointing the cause isn’t easy. Start by considering common and often reversible causes of memory problems. This could lead to a more productive discussion with your physician.

“Anyone concerned about memory should talk with a doctor for further evaluation,” says Dr. ...

• Sanofi's Dengvaxia approved in Mexico; 19 countries may follow

• Decisions in Latin America, Asia expected in coming weeks

The first vaccine against dengue fever won clearance in Mexico, an initial step toward preventing a mosquito-borne infection that puts half of the world’s population at risk.

Sanofi expects more approvals in “upcoming weeks” for the product, called Dengvaxia, in Latin America and Asia, Olivier Charmeil, who heads the Paris-based ...

Save your knees
Whether you're a gym rat or you simply have a rigorous walking routine, your knees take a pounding day to day. What's more, women are more likely to experience knee pain than men. Blame it on our wider hips—that anatomical fact leads to more stress. Plus, it has been reported that female hormones, such as estrogen, seem to weaken the ligaments around the knees. With the odds stacked against us, it's crucial that we take the steps necessary to injury-proof one of the most important ...

1. Take 10-30 minutes of jog everyday.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

4. What other people think you is none of your business.

5. Live with the 3 E's: Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy.

6. Don't take yourself too seriously. No one else does.

7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need or definitely will get what you really, ...

You see them pounding the pavement or bounding down the pathway. Runners are part of our society’s landscape, jogging to stay in shape, participate in clubs, or train for competition. There are lots of reasons to admire people who devote themselves to running regularly.

Let us add one more reason to the list—these people often times make excellent dating partners. Here’s why:

1. They care about themselves, and their own fitness. The vast majority of us prefer someone ...