Protein Mania: Is It Too Much of a Good Thing? It’s not your imagination — everything seems to have protein in it these days. Starbucks now sells protein lattes and protein
Active Listening: Small Habit, Big Difference We’ve all heard the noise and experienced the conflict in the air these days. In politics. On social media. At work. In families. With the holiday season just around the corner, we
Your Cancer Screening Checklist (It’s More Than Mammograms) October has us all thinking pink. That’s important. Mammograms save lives. We want every woman to get screened. But we’ve been thinking,
It’s Vaccine Season – Now That the Dust Has Settled, Which Ones Should be On Your Calendar? It’s that time again: the season of pumpkin spice, football, and a line-up
Hype, Hope, and How to Tell What Works Walk into any pharmacy, scroll through TikTok, or wander the vitamin aisle, and you’ll be hit with big promises in tiny bottles.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, But This Info is Worth Knowing Every Month Suicide is a difficult topic, but it becomes increasingly important with each passing year. During the
Kissing Bugs: Cute Name, Serious Risk Why We’re Talking About Kissing Bugs Now We don’t usually want to hear the words “kissing” and “bugs” in the same sentence. But here
Flare, Itch, Burn, Repeat: Breaking the Eczema Cycle One in ten Americans will experience eczema during their lifetimes. And for half of those, eczema will negatively impact their sleep, work,
From Butterflies to Barriers: What You Should Know About Social Anxiety Social Anxiety — More Than Just Jitters Meeting someone new, giving a presentation, or walking into a crowded room
Save Time But Keep Thinking: How to Use AI Without Weakening Your Brain AI tools are incredible: they speed up writing, pull together tons of data, even help us brainstorm.
Walk This Way — or Maybe Not: Breaking Down Fad Walking Trends Walking is a terrific, almost universally accessible exercise. It’s one of the reasons that walking clubs, walking plans,
Wait for It… Why Rest Might Be the Secret Sauce in Your Workout By now we know why strength training is such an important key to good health. It improves muscle
Make Sure the Air Out There Doesn’t Leave a Lasting Impression Summer is prime outdoor time — and unfortunately, it’s also peak fire season. This year, Canada is having one
Your Brain on Art: How Creativity Literally Changes Your Mind Visual arts, music, poetry, and other forms of creative expression are designed to inspire or to spark joy. But science
What to Do About the Shocking Surge of Lightning Strikes (pun intended) Lightning Strikes Are on the Rise — Literally and Alarmingly So far this year, lightning strikes in the
Beat the Heat Before it Beats You (Shh… it can even be a health booster!) Summer 2025: Still Breaking Records… almost If you feel like every summer is now
Vaccinated, But Vulnerable? How to Know Your Measles Status First some perspective… Measles was declared “eliminated” in the US in 2000. That’s a designation given to countries that have
How to Stay Calm When Your Senses Are Over It (Fireworks and Beyond) July 4th already? Strike up the band and cue the fireworks! For a lot of people, fireworks
Worth Discussing – Not Worth Stressing Almost everyone has had or has encountered one of these viruses. So, if you’ve ever had questions about HPV or herpes (HSV), you’re not
Don’t Swallow! A Guide to Staying Healthy in the Water It’s swimming season! As the temperature rises, water (both for drinking and submerging in) becomes more seductive. And when there
Grief Can Pack a Physical Punch Too! Grief is a feeling of profound sadness caused by significant loss. It can be felt from the loss of anyone or anything significant,
Tick Talk: Where They Are, What They Carry, and How to Ditch Them Get ready for perhaps the worst tick season ever. Thanks to warmer winters, shifting wildlife patterns, and
This Year’s Smarter Sunscreens May Save Your Skin… …From More Than Just The Sun! It’s that time of year when almost everyone who writes about health writes about sunscreen. As
Questions About Managing the Stresses of Daily Life? Answers Are a Click Away! May, as you may have heard, is Mental Health Awareness Month. It also happens to be Older
Water Worries — Unpacking the Myths and Facts About Fluoride Is fluoridated water a boost for public health, or bad for our children? Does anybody need fluoride supplements? If so,
