LIFE

I was surprised to learn that a common ingredient often used to make toothpaste foamy has been associated with canker sores in some studies.

Studies show that even a modest reduction in drinking can lead to improvements in blood pressure, mental health and liver health.

Plus, how to avoid a common health insurance problem.

We also look at a surprising cause of varicose veins.

Longer life spans, rising rates of divorce, widowhood, and childlessness, and smaller, far-flung families are fueling a “gray revolution” in older adults’ living arrangements. It can have profound consequences for their health.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly improve sexual dysfunction problems related to perimenopause and menopause, research shows.

Cats and dogs both like to play fetch — it’s rooted in their hunting instincts and plays an important role.

To learn what it was like to navigate Paris with a disability during the Paralympics, The Washington Post spent an afternoon with a fan who uses a wheelchair.

It’s been a fun week watching the 2024 Paris Paralympics and reading some fantastic stories about the athletes and the sports they play.

Nervous about that Change Healthcare data breach letter that came in the mail? Take these steps if you’re worried you’ve been affected by a data breach.

Not only does research show avocado oil might be adulterated — there’s a big difference in quality between “unrefined” oils and highly processed “refined” products.

Yoga has long been associated with better physical flexibility and health, and now it is being linked to improved cognition, as well.

Ask Olympians what keeps them awake at night, and many, without irony, will say sleep problems, reports Gretchen Reynolds, who is covering the Olympics in Paris.

This week, we’ve got some great Olympic reporting plus tips on calming anxiety, and our weekly “joy” snack.

“Sometimes it’s more authentic and empowering to move on without forgiving,” says one psychologist and author.

A summer covid wave has washed over most of the United States.

In her weekly chat, Well+Being editor Tara Parker-Pope answered your questions on the science of our furry friends.

You can minimize bathroom trips by reducing water intake before bed, but that doesn’t always solve the problem.