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 ...

For seemingly forever, we’ve been told 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the standard for a normal body temperature. However, recent studies suggest that the number may be outdated. According to research, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a healthy 79-year-old male. My doctor tells me that my blood pressure and pulse are better than most men half my age. I feel good. I have been taking my temperature about three ...

In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F as the standard “normal” body temperature, it has been used by parents and doctors alike as the measure by which ...

This research can help us to better tailor strategies for managing both body temperature regulation and hydration during heat exposure in older adults. For example, because of reductions in thirst and ...

Improving the quality of your sleep can add years to your life and make a big difference in your overall health. Researchers have studied how much sleep you need for decades, but what about the best ...

New research shows the ideal sleep temperature among the aging population is between 68 to 77°F. Researchers also found climate change may be a potential reason for sleep problems. To improve your ...

Finding the ideal temperature to help you fall asleep and stay asleep is essential. But a new study suggests that our traditional thinking about the perfect bedroom temperatures may be a bit off — and ...