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The health secret all the big biohackers and ‘maxxers’ miss — it’s totally free and backed by science

While biohackers are "optimizing," regular people are left wondering how rigid their routines really need to be for better health and well-being. And something crucial may be being forgotten.

Forget 8 hours — new research reveals how much sleep adults really need

Eight hours of sleep may not be as necessary as you think.

Why more and more moms are being diagnosed with ADHD

When Busy Philipps spoke about her own diagnosis through her kids the comments section quickly overflowed with moms, chiming in. 

Biohacker reveals why he’s never slept with his longterm girlfriend — who he boasted is in ‘top 1% of all vaginas’

Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and possibly live longer. In a video posted to social media, the longevity mogul explained the reasoning.

NFL legend reveals the biohacking ritual that helps him sleep better and think more clearly

While no longer throwing touchdowns, the former Saints quarterback has managed to stay busy while still prioritizing his health.

‘Digital amnesia’: Taking screenshots could be messing with your memory

Are you guilty of filling up your phone with photos or screenshots of information you hope to call on later — only to never look at it again?

Living near dry cleaners increases your risk of devastating disease — with one of the strongest clusters in NYC: study

Research suggests there's a good reason to avoid convenience: The closer you live to a dry cleaner, the more likely you'll develop a debilitating disease that slowly kills cells in...

Brides are refusing to give up their fitness trackers at their weddings — and some are getting creative

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue — and a wearable tucked in your garter to track the stress, too.

College student unable to move half of her face after emergency surgery to remove rare cancer

She woke up with a puffy and swollen eyes and went to the walk-in clinic thinking she had an infection.

Doctors told young woman her persistent cough would go away — it turned out to be incurable lung cancer

Jade Fardon, 33, couldn't shift her cough, but doctors reassured her it would go away on its own.

Trendy longevity supplement taken by Kim Kardashian and Joe Rogan may speed up cancer growth

The supplements touted for their anti-aging properties could fuel more than just your cells — they could fuel cancer.

4 supplements that might be sneakily sapping your libido

Some may cause supplemental damage in the bedroom by messing with hormones that affect sex drive.

‘Father of biohacking’ hints that highly-addictive drug could be the ‘next longevity breakthrough’

Researchers are looking at the drug not for its sinus-clearing abilities, but for another unexpected use: keeping our cells young and functional.

Miranda Kerr’s ‘extreme biohacking diet’ is ‘very restrictive’: what she will and won’t eat

Want to eat like a supermodel? We hope you don't like bread. Or eggs. Or sushi. Or even kale, for that matter.

I’m a neurosurgeon — the top 10 brain health metrics to track in your 40s and beyond

When it comes to maintaining cognitive health, daily brain games like Sudoku and crosswords aren't enough to protect the mind as you age.

3 workout mistakes that are ruining your sleep

Certain workouts can get in the way of sleep, especially if there's not enough time between breaking a sweat and hitting the hay.

Girl, 11, diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer after doctors dismissed symptoms as tonsillitis

Armaie Burrows-Pitt, 11, had been experiencing extreme tiredness and a loss of appetite while on vacation in England back in May.

Hidden chemicals lurking in 85% of personal-care products like shampoo and soap: study

Researchers say some potentially harmful ingredients were likely added on purpose and intentionally left off product labels.

The supermodel-approved marshmallow drink that may be good for gut health, skin and colds

An ancient herbal remedy may be good for more than just the gut, providing a skincare boost and a remedy for sore throats and coughs.

Are you really suffering from burnout — or do you need to see a doctor?

The term burnout is so broad and can mean so many different things that it raises the question of whether or not someone should see a doctor for a diagnosis.