Health & Wellness

Health, fitness, exercise, wellness and managing your care, from the WSJ.
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First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next?
With so much H5N1 circulating in the U.S., scientists worry we are a few mutations away from a potential human pandemic.
Why We Are Getting Worse at Grieving
Americans are exhausted by a string of tragedies and want to move on. Do we have a duty to care?
The Secret to Raising Confident Children? Quality Time With Parents
Studies show that setting aside just 10-15 minutes a day for an engaged interaction can make a big difference.
They Cared for Each Other Into Their 80s. Then He Shot Her and Killed Himself.
The strain of caregiving likely plays a role in murder-suicides among older adults, say researchers.
The Alcohol Industry Is Hooked on Its Heaviest Drinkers
While many drinkers cut back, some people who consume 15 or more drinks a week say they are unfazed by health risks.
The Dueling Science Behind How Alcohol Affects Your Health
Two reports are set to influence American guidelines for alcohol consumption.
How We Recover From Minor Injuries Is Changing
Updated methods for treating sprains, strains and bruises now focus on boosting your body’s natural healing process.
The Scientific Fight Over Whether Aging Is a Disease
The way we think about age is changing.
Stop Panicking Over Teens and Social Media
Modern life is digital. Adults need to help young people navigate the costs and benefits, not launch bans and hope for the best.
How You Can Join the Ranks of the Part-Time Sober
Here are some rules that can help.
AI Has Shown Me My Future. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
A new artificial-intelligence tool allowed me to talk to my 80-year-old self. It’s going to be quite a life.
Loretta Ford, Who Helped Create the Role of Nurse Practitioner, Dies at 104
She was convinced that nurses could go well beyond their traditional role. Many doctors disagreed.