Health and Happiness

What you eat during the day can affect how well you sleep at night. Sleep researchers explain the impact of diet, caffeine and alcohol on sleep health, and share a list of sleep-supporting foods.

This year, the World Happiness Report gave the U.S. its lowest ranking ever — 24th in the world — since the report was first published in 2012.

From headaches and fatigue to hair loss and sleep troubles, the symptoms marking the transition to menopause can overlap with other conditions. Here's what to know and how to get help.

A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.

A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why.

NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.

A new study finds that having a dog can boost daily activity levels in girls by 52 minutes a day.

Commute times and economic disparity are some of the big issues for residents of Fairfield County. That's the finding of the 2016 Wellbeing Index.…