In Matters Of Health

In Matters Of Health

Ranking the best hospitals in America

U.S. News & World Report names its "honor roll" of 14, eliminating 99.7% of all centers.  

Same No. 1 for 20 years 

Also: 

• Avoid medical mistakes
• Choosing the right doc
• Are you a good patient?

Ten ways you're hurting your skin

Lip balms can be drying, while applying multiple creams may cause breakouts.  

The biggest cause of damage 

Also: 

• Costly creams worth it?
• Skin cancer signs
• Sleep well, age less

Mood-changing benefits of exercise

A half-hour workout releases "soothing" chemicals that can improve your well-being.  

Reduce effects of aging 

Also: 

• Benefits of exercise
• Diabetes and fitness
• 6-minute morning workout

What caffeine actually does to your brain

The belief that the substance is a stimulant that gets you wired is wrong.  

How to make it work better

Also: 

• Sports ban on caffeine?
• Where brains grow fast
• Coffee alternatives

Women's weight linked to memory loss

The more a postmenopausal woman weighs, the worse her memory is, researchers report.

How big an effect 

Also: 

• Definition of obese
• Key test for weight drug
• Pollution's effect on heart