Posts by Nate Anderson

And getting started is easier than you might think. Most people know which lifestyle choices promote good health. Think regular exercise, a balanced diet and sufficient sleep. Yet, despite all the hacks, trackers and motivational quotes, many of us still struggle to stick with our health goals, according to a review of 29 trials.  

Mayor Eric Adams wants to make it easier to take drug addicts off the streets — and into treatment against their will. Adams unveiled the “Compassionate Interventions Act,” a proposed state law that would expand involuntary commitment for people suffering from substance abuse disorders, on Wednesday during an address at the New York Hilton Midtown. “Today I’m putting forward our…

There’s growing concern about the safety of consuming a supplement known as kratom, derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia that has exploded in popularity in recent years. Used in a variety of products — including drinks, pills, powders and brewed tea leaves — kratom is marketed as an energy booster, relaxant and…

When Summer Leads To Underage Drinking A season known for barbecues, pool days, flip flops, and family vacations, summer is a popular time for activities with friends and family. But along with all the parties and picnics comes the seemingly unlimited supply of alcoholic beverages, often tempting children and teens. Every day, more than 11,000…

PHILADELPHIA — When Justin Carlyle, 23, began experimenting with drugs a decade ago, he found himself part of a generation of young Americans caught in the devastating wave of harm caused by fentanyl addiction and overdose. “I use fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, yeah, all of it,” Carlyle said, speaking to NPR on the streets of…

During his final weeks in office back in January, former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, called for alcohol warning labels to highlight its cancer-causing connection. While the majority of Americans are largely unaware that alcohol consumption increases their risk of cancer, 45% agree that having more than two drinks a day is unhealthy, according to…

A crime ring travels around the nation, inviting athletes to parties where there’s gambling. The plan is to put the student-athletes in debt and compromise them for future exploitation. The plot sounds like a Hollywood script. But at least one college official believes it’s happening in real life, part of a season pockmarked by suspicious…

From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by companies that use gaming strategies. Sadie has spent years hiding her problem from her family. In her day job, she works as a purchasing agent for a scientific firm, which requires placing large orders for everything from…

“I literally couldn’t stop.” That’s how Jordan Holt describes the moment that he hit rock bottom with his sports gambling compulsion. The 44-year-old from Yuma, Arizona, says he started placing wagers on football and basketball back in 2007. At first, he says, it felt harmless, but then it quickly spiraled out of control. “It was…

The graying of America is being reflected in the nation’s drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop, millions of aging former drug users are living with long-term health challenges exacerbated by their previous substance use. We hear from a number of people in recovery about their experiences, and Ali Rogin speaks with Wall Street Journal…