Samantha Olson
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What It's Like To Be 100 Pounds Overweight, From Social Shame to Diet Failures
Being overweight can be hard, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. → Read More
Robots And Artificial Intelligence: AI Scientists Learn From Human Baby Brains
Neuroscience: As sophisticated as artificial intelligence has become, robots still can't compete with the brain power of a tiny human. → Read More
Alzheimer's Disease: 5 Common Myths And Facts, From Risk Factors To Stages Of Life
Alzheimer's disease affects millions of Americans every year, but most of us have misconceptions about how the disease works. → Read More
Gabapentin Side Effects: The Dangers Of Off-Label Prescriptions’ Surprising Side Effects
Seizure medication gabapentin carries with it some surprising side effects when used for off-label prescribing → Read More
What Is Dual Drunk Personality Disorder? 4 Personalities You Can Become During A Blackout From Alcohol
Drinking to excess can lead to a dangerous and understudied personality disorder. → Read More
Allergic To Gluten? Wheat Sensitivity May Be Caused By Another Protein In Breads And Pastas
Gluten may not be the villain after all when it comes to your wheat sensitivity. → Read More
14 Of The Healthiest Habits For Morning, From Lemon Water To Neck Stretching
Having a healthy morning routine can lead you to having an overall better day in the long run. → Read More
5 Most Common Stress Dreams And What Psychologists Say They Mean
Dreams can reveal the stress we carry throughout the day, but what do they mean? → Read More
5 Ways Exercise Can Improve Sexual Health, From Regulating Hormones To Improving Blood Flow
Physical activity can help get the body in shape and improve sexual health by improving confidence and boosting libido. → Read More
Laser Tattoo Removal Before and After: What It’s Like To Erase Your Ink
Tattoos are only semi-permanent; I've been getting treatments to remove my ink for the last six months. Here's what I've learned about the time-consuming, but liberating, process. → Read More
Is My Cluttered Closet A Sign Of Being A Hoarder? Why It‘s So Hard To Throw Away Old Clothes
Hoarding is a life-disrupting mental health disorder, but how do you know if you have it? → Read More
8 Vitamins To Naturally Treat Menopause Symptoms And Balance Out Hormone Levels
Vitamins can help curb uncomfortable and the sometimes painful symptoms associated with menopause. → Read More
How To Be Motivated And Stop Being Lazy: Be Inspired And Trigger Inner Drive
Feeling lazy and unmotivated is difficult unless you know how to tap into your own drive. → Read More
Heart Health Walk Benefits Lower Blood Pressure And Type 2 Diabetes Risk In Less Than 1 Hour
Lowering the risk of heart disease is easier when you take time to walk each day. → Read More
18 Of Our Favorite Health And Science Books And Podcasts: Topics From Mindless Eating To Memory Loss
Medical Daily's reporters offer their reader recommendations for the best science and health books and podcasts. → Read More
Laughter Therapy Benefits For Mental And Physical Health, From Stress Relief To Lower Blood Pressure
Laughter has the ability to improve your mental and emotional state in one therapy session. → Read More
Human Evolution Has Changed Us For Better Or For Worse; What Will We Look Like In 100,000 Years?
Human evolution has changed us from our eyes to our teeth and tailbones, which leads us to wonder what will be next. → Read More
5 Pieces Of Outdated Medical Advice People Still Believe, From Multivitamins To Salt Intake
Medical advice from the USDA is routinely updated based on new research, but the public doesn't always follow the new recommendations. → Read More
Office Survival: 9 Diet And Exercise Tips To Help Get You Through Your Work Day
Staying healthy and active during work hours can be difficult, which is why we put together a survival guide for all you hard-workers out there. → Read More
New Nutrient-Packed Super Oats Lower Cholesterol, Part Of USDA Healthy Heart Diet Plan
Scientists are trying to figure out how to make healthier oats available to everyone in America. → Read More