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… app to help identify toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD can cause problems with communication and social behaviors. Symptoms usually appear before a child turns two. But ASD can …

… used. People with AUD often aren’t able to control their drinking. It can affect their health, relationships, and job. Treatments can help. These include talk therapy and FDA-approved … more severe AUD were more likely to take medications. Medications can be an important tool for overcoming problem drinking. “We need to find a way to make these medications a more routine …

… the brain, odors can influence many aspects of our lives, such as memory, mood, and emotion. For thousands of years, fragrant plants have been used in healing practices across many cultures, … Egypt. Aromatherapy, for example, aims to use essential oils from flowers, herbs, or trees to improve physical and emotional well-being. To date, there’s little scientific evidence supporting … Alzheimer’s disease, or multiple sclerosis. Devanand’s group is currently studying the relationships between smell dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease. If your food doesn’t smell or …

… NIH wants to speed up research and improve health. That’s why we’re asking adults to join the All of Us Research Program. We hope … people get sick and others stay healthy, and to learn why some treatments don’t always work for everyone. Having data from a large, diverse group of people could help researchers discover better ways to prevent, treat, and cure disease. It may help them develop new tests to detect …

… Are you and your family getting enough exercise? Being active can help you improve your health and feel better. It can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of chronic diseases, like type 2 … physical activity you and your family should try to get. The new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is based on the latest research on how activity affects health. Adults need at …

… to sit more than you should. Many people sit at desks during the day, where we’re inactive for long periods of time. Moving more and sitting less can have major health benefits. Getting … Americans meet these physical activity goals. The good news is that any physical activity is better than none. And getting active has both immediate and long-term benefits. … Benefits for …

… getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and … pandemic—can disrupt our normal sleep routines. But there are many things you can do to improve your sleep. … Sleep for Repair … Why do we need to sleep? People often think that sleep … got worse. The weekend catch-up sleep didn’t help. On the flip side, more sleep isn’t always better, says Brown. For adults, “if you’re sleeping more than nine hours a night and you still …

… Wayne, a longtime tai chi researcher at Harvard Medical School. “It’s a promising intervention for preserving and improving many areas of health, especially in older adults.” Several studies have found evidence … and your quality of life. Studies have found that it may help people with fibromyalgia sleep better and cope with pain, fatigue, and depression. Regular practice may also improve quality of …

… Positive relationships with friends and family help us thrive. Without social connections, it’s easy to … and hearing loss can contribute to feeling isolated. No matter what your age, it’s important for your health to stay socially connected. Loneliness can take a toll. It’s linked to higher …

… problems. So how do you know when to be concerned? “If your symptoms are severe, or last for a long time, that’s an indication to have things checked out,” says Dr. Michael Hoa, an ear, … They’re testing whether the goggles can help doctors in the emergency department make better diagnoses. Because some balance disorders can look similar, people may not always get the …