These symptoms make it all the more incredible that in 1999, radiologist Anna Bågenholm made a full recovery after her body temperature dropped to 56.7 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s the lowest body ...

If you were a 90s kid growing up in the post-Christoper Reeves Superman heyday, maybe your coveted superpower was the ability to fly. Or maybe you wanted something with a little less turbulence and ...

Wearable body sensors have a common problem: they need power and antennas, and all that equipment leads to bulky devices that influence your behavior. Stanford researchers, however, have developed a ...

If you live in a temperate or colder climate, you’re likely all too familiar with chilly weather. Drafty windows, insufficient home heating, and working outside can all contribute to body aches, cold ...

That thermometer reading you barely glance at during a doctor’s visit? It might be hiding critical information about your health that goes far beyond checking for a fever. While we’ve long treated ...

Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications ...

Your body temperature might seem like just another vital sign, but it quietly reveals more than most people realize. From metabolism to mood, fluctuations in your temperature can serve as a hidden ...

Common knowledge says that your body temperature should be 98.6 degrees F and that a high or low body temperature signals something is wrong. But that's not quite true. In general, normal body ...

The average adult body temperature is around 98.6°F (37°C), but individual baseline body temperatures can vary. Factors such as age and activity levels can affect a person’s normal body temperature.

According to sleep doctors, the trick to improving sleep is not to bundle up and get cozy, but to cool the body down before bed. Keep reading to hear from experts about the importance of deep sleep, ...