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Browse articles by health area, from stress and sleep to women’s health and chronic conditions
Women's health
November 11, 2026
Perimenopause insomnia: why you can't sleep in your 40s — and what helps
Sleep often breaks down in perimenopause, usually through night sweats, anxiety and 3 a.m. wake-ups. Here is what the research shows, why CBT-I comes first, and which treatments to discuss with your doctor.
November 11, 2026
Perimenopause headaches: why migraine changes in midlife and what helps
Headaches and migraine often get worse in the menopause transition and improve for many women afterwards. Here is why, what HRT and aura mean for you, and which headaches need a doctor first.
October 28, 2026
Menopause and perimenopause joint pain: why your body aches, what helps and when it's something else
Why falling oestrogen causes joint pain, body aches and frozen shoulder, what the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is, what helps — from strength training to hormone therapy — and the signs that point to arthritis or another cause.
Mental health & neurodiversity
Calm dog breeds for anxiety: low-energy dogs, gentle walks and why temperament beats breed
November 11, 2026
Rejection sensitive dysphoria: why rejection hurts so much with ADHD
October 13, 2026
Anxiety treatment: therapy, medication, and everyday habits that help
September 14, 2026
What causes brain fog? The many reasons behind foggy thinking — and why there's rarely just one
September 14, 2026
Chronic conditions
November 11, 2026
Silent migraine: a migraine attack without the headache
A silent migraine brings migraine aura — zigzag lights, a growing blind spot, tingling or trouble finding words — with no headache. Here is what it feels like, how long it lasts, how doctors tell it from a mini-stroke and when it needs urgent care.
November 11, 2026
Do migraines get worse with age? How migraine changes from childhood to your 60s
Migraine usually rises in the teens, peaks between your 20s and about 50, shifts with pregnancy and perimenopause, and eases later. Here is what the population data show at each stage, and why a new headache after 50 needs a doctor.
Heart & nervous system
WHOOP alternatives without a subscription: what you can get for a one-time price
November 7, 2026
Elevated heart rate when sick: what your heart rate and HRV can show before you feel ill
November 7, 2026
Does high blood pressure make you tired? The usual causes to check
November 7, 2026
Best heart rate monitor apps for Android: what works with your phone and your watch
November 7, 2026
Sleep
November 7, 2026
Fitbit sleep score: what it means and why it doesn't match how you feel
What the Fitbit sleep score measures in the Google Health app, what counts as good, and why the number can disagree with how rested you feel.
October 28, 2026
Want ring-level sleep and stress insights without buying a ring?
What a smart ring really adds, what the watch or phone you already own can cover with an app, which rings sell without a required subscription, and what you give up without anything on your body at night.
October 28, 2026
Already have an Apple Watch? What it measures and what it doesn't explain
Your Apple Watch already records heart rate, HRV, sleep stages, a Sleep Score, overnight Vitals and Training Load — and on the newest models a Readiness score. What each one is, how accurate the sleep and HRV data are, what the watch leaves unexplained, and whether you need another device to read it.
Stress & burnout
Does Wegovy make you tired? Fatigue, heart rate and what to watch on GLP-1s
November 7, 2026
Does amoxicillin make you tired? Why antibiotics leave you wiped out
November 7, 2026
Does turkey make you sleepy? What really causes the Thanksgiving food coma
November 7, 2026
Holiday stress: what it does to your heart rate, sleep and HRV, and how to get through the season
November 7, 2026
Gut & metabolic health
November 9, 2026
What is glycolysis? Steps, products and oxygen, explained simply
What glycolysis is, where it happens, its 10 steps in plain words, what goes in and comes out, whether it needs oxygen, and what it means for hard exercise.
November 9, 2026
Cellular respiration equation, stages and diagram, explained simply
The cellular respiration equation in plain words: what goes in, what comes out, the four stages and where each happens, why oxygen matters, how many ATP you really get, and how to read the diagram.
Activity & recovery
Dry January benefits: what a month without alcohol does to your sleep, heart rate and HRV
November 7, 2026
How long does a hangover last? An hour-by-hour timeline
November 7, 2026
How to sober up fast: the honest answer, the myths and when to call 911
November 7, 2026
Fitbit Charge 6 features: what it tracks for your health, and how to read it
November 7, 2026
Men's health
October 8, 2026
Death grip syndrome: what's real, what isn't, and when it's really stress
An informal name for a real pattern: why solo habits can make partnered sex harder, and what research says about porn and ED
October 8, 2026
Does masturbation decrease testosterone? What the research actually shows
Blood tests during and after orgasm show testosterone staying flat, and the famous 'day 7 peak' study was retracted
October 7, 2026
Does smoking weed affect sperm? What the research actually shows
Mixed studies, a 74-day sperm timeline, and why a semen analysis beats guessing
Prevention & immunity
Does the flu shot make you tired? What happens to your heart rate, HRV and sleep
November 7, 2026
Baby and child vaccine schedule in 2026: what's given at each age
October 15, 2026
How often do you need a tetanus shot? The 10-year rule, cuts, and other adult boosters (2026)
October 13, 2026
Vaccines during pregnancy in 2026: Tdap, RSV, flu and COVID — when to get each
October 13, 2026