Health & Fitness

Here’s how to know whether those flaky bits are just regular dry skin…or a more chronic condition.

Gender, rather than race or age or immigration status, has become the country’s sharpest social fault line.

It seems obvious that making a neighborhood more pedestrian-friendly nudges people out of their cars. But it’s been tricky to get the data.

Biosecurity expert Gerald Epstein discusses how certain high-risk science should be regulated.

Doctors share the everyday habits that make a difference.

The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed.

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Jessica and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Years ago, my wife and I were involved in the swinger lifestyle.

Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Even just a brisk, 10-minute daily walk can deliver a host of health benefits, lowering the risk of several diseases, including heart disease, stroke and several cancers.

The gender gap has never felt so wide. Dating has become a disaster zone. Keeping relationships afloat in these delicate times requires a certain level of nondisclosure: You don’t need to share how disgusted you are by the sound of each other’s breathing and chewing.

Meditating is a proven way to reduce stress, improve sleep and keep you engaged in your work and relationships. While a regular meditation practice might sound intimidating, it can actually be quite simple and take up very little of your day, according to Dr. Esther Sternberg.