EditorialIn the new book “The Sleep Prescription,” the psychologist Aric Prather offers tips for better rest without reaching for a pill. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialA photograph of the composer William Bolcom, left, with Joan Morris, his wife and collaborator, and the pianist Peter Mintun is displayed at Bolcom’s home in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Aug. 12, 2022. (Erin Kirkland/The New York Times)
EditorialA new book offers guidance on how family members can support a critically ill loved one who ends up in the hospital’s intensive care unit. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialPsychological stress activates the fear center in the brain, setting into motion a cascade of reactions that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialPopular pain relievers and antidepressants, as well as alcohol and herbal supplements, are among the many substances that can contribute to hypertension. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialAll that “stuff” in our drawers, closets and corners is a hazard that may make sleeping harder, but there are ways to keep it at bay. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialThe human papillomavirus vaccine can prevent six potentially lethal malignancies, but inoculation is meeting with rising resistance from parents. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialAim for an overall healthful dietary pattern, the American Heart Association advises, rather than focusing on “good” or “bad” foods. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialCardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialCardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialMany men and women with “failing kidneys” may not have anything more than a normal age-related decline in kidney function. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialMany men and women with “failing kidneys” may not have anything more than a normal age-related decline in kidney function. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)