The paleo diet takes things a couple of generations (OK, a lot of generations) further. Several studies suggest that it touts some major health benefits, too, including weight loss1 and prevention of chronic diseases2. Whether you choose to go full-on caveman and follow a strict paleo diet or just cut back on processed foods, there’s a lot to be learned from how our ancient ancestors ate. Here, discover what you can eat when you “go paleo,” how it might benefit you, and some troubleshooting tips....

This Monday, the first guidance on childhood obesity in 15 years was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics2 (AAP), and it’s receiving a lot of attention. The academy is suggesting for the first time that medication can be offered to kids as young as 12, and that weight loss surgery can be offered to those as young as 13. This is a revision of the existing guidance to use a “watchful waiting" approach that delays more intensive treatment until children are older....

Sure enough, as her anxiety lessened, boredom did start to make its presence felt in her life. However, over time, my client came to embrace this new state. She labeled it “a privilege” and a sign that anxiety had released its stranglehold over her life. Interestingly, when she stopped reacting to and judging her boredom, it started to ease. Different things came to occupy the void previously occupied by her anxiety and fear....

Here, we explain how to do a vegan keto diet (which goes a step beyond the mostly plant-based keto 2.0 diet), the potential benefits and risks, and who may want to try it. “A vegan keto diet follows the same principles [as keto] but without any animal-derived products, like meat and dairy,” says cardiologist and plant-based diet proponent Joel Kahn, M.D. The ideal macronutrient breakdown (i.e., percentage of your daily calories coming from fat, protein, and carbs) for a keto diet typically looks something like this: Some experts have expressed concern that—depending on how it’s formulated—a traditional keto diet may be too high in animal-based saturated fats and low in heart- and gut-friendly fiber....

I would either have trouble falling asleep, or I would wake up at 2 a.m. and watch the clock for hours. I would then be cranky, tired, and unproductive the next morning at work. I was stressed for most of the day, and my anxiety was through the roof. After work, it wasn’t unusual for me to have a couple of drinks to let off some steam, and then the cycle repeated itself....

“Chronic pain is common and typically lasts for an extended period of time,” says Peter Polos, M.D., Ph.D., FCCP, FAASM, sleep medicine specialist. “It can occur in any part of your body as a result of an illness or injury. In addition to disturbing sleep, chronic pain can interfere with other aspects of a person’s life, which in turn can make their pain worse.” With that in mind, the best mattress for chronic pain varies based on the type of pain, sleep position, price point, and a few other considerations....

Any time you combine materials, they become infinitely more difficult to recycle, so more often than not these tubes end up in landfills. (Estimates for how many we trash globally each year are well into the billions.) Some companies like Colgate’s natural brand Toms of Maine are working on rolling out tubes that are completely recyclable but they likely won’t be widely available for another few years. In the meantime, recycling your tube through specialty service TerraCycle or opting for a tube-free tablet are the most eco-friendly choices when it comes to brushing....