Health, Fitness and Style

Dr. Thomas Gill's ability to resurrect his career time and again reflects a profound weakness at the center of the US system of death investigation. A chronic shortage of qualified forensic pathologists allows even questionably competent practitioners to remain employable more »

Taking inspiration from the rich depictions in early European paintings, iconic costumes in museum collections, photographs, sketches and even literary descriptions, de Borchgrave skillfully works paper to achieve the effect of textiles: crumpling, pleating, braiding, feathering and painting the surface. more »

As a lifelong addict of puzzle-solving, or at least of taking a whack at it, I’ve been delighted to note that nowadays neurologists and gerontologists recommend that we seniors keep our minds sharp by doing crossword puzzles. To me, that’s a bit like giving a chocolate lover the key to the Godiva factory more »

Room light before bedtime may impact sleep quality, blood pressure and diabetes risk; new study shows indoor lighting has profound suppressive effect on the hormone melatonin. more »