Health matters by alana semuels senior correspondent

New studies, books, apps and more to help you stay well in mind and body.

OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS, the small family-health clinic in Melmastok, a remote mountainous community in Afghanistan’s central Daikundi province, has withstood multiple upheavals—from a Taliban insurgen

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Reducing your risk of dementia isn’t just about doing crosswords. All kinds of surprising things can scaffold the brain, from having vaccines to lowering cholesterol and getting your eyes tested

Are you a medical ostrich? Do you stick your head in the sand when it comes to facing medical issues? I’m not; I’m someone that’s pretty pro-active about my wellness and I try to keep in the best heal

IN NORMAL TIMES, THE FIRST Friday of the month brings a routine tranche of government data known as the monthly jobs report. The markets react, the politicians preen, and most Americans go about their