The Case for Going it Alone (Sometimes) It’s October. Halloween candy is overwhelming store shelves, holiday decorations are creeping into view, and for millions of us, something else is
The Good, the Bad, and the New The Changing Science of GLP-1 Medications It seems like only yesterday that Ozempic and Wegovy became household names. In truth, it was several
How to Make Sure Lifesaving Screenings Don’t Cost an Arm and a Leg It’s autumn! It’s the time of year when the media likes to remind us about preventive cancer
Should You Try a Deloading Week? If you strength train regularly, you’ve probably executed some version of the same formula: gradually lift heavier weights, do more reps, or otherwise
Honestly, Your Gut Would Rather Have Lunch! A few years ago, we introduced you to the “Superhero in Your Gut” – the trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other
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
It’s Vaccine Season – When and Where Should You Get Them? It’s that time again: the season of pumpkin spice, football, and a line-up of viruses just waiting to
It Turns Out Socializing Is a Health Habit We write often about the things we should do for our health: exercise, eat more vegetables, get enough sleep, schedule our
COVID Is Having a Late-Summer Moment… Again It seems that COVID just refuses to be relegated to that part of our brains where we keep sourdough starters and Zoom happy
Are You Ready to Get Help at the Touch of a Button? For many of us, the end of summer and the beginning of the school year is a great
What to Know Before They Go It’s back-to-school time! Although we’ve been seeing back-to-school ads for about a month, now we’re really in the end zone. Many of our
Superset Me – A Better Workout in Less Time! If you’ve ever looked around the gym and wondered why some people seem to bounce from one exercise to another without
How to Escape a Thought Spiral Have you ever replayed an awkward conversation from yesterday while brushing your teeth, only to suddenly remember something similar that happened three years ago
Fresh Air. Fresh Produce. Unexpected Problems. How to avoid getting sick this season. Most of us think of summer as the healthiest season of the year. We’re outside more. We
Your Sleep Habits May Be Better Than You Think Sleep Is Important. Perfection Isn’t. For the last decade, we’ve heard the same message: everyone needs between seven and eight hours
Peace, Love, and the New Science of Healing It’s summer! That time of year when we find endless reasons to be outdoors and exerting. Maybe we’re taking up beach volleyball
Your Weather App Says It’s 98°… Here’s What Your Body Says: It’s Too Darn Hot! By now most of us know that an extraordinary heat wave is settling over much
Cool the Inflammation. Keep the Joy. No Deprivation Necessary The anti-inflammation movement has caught fire (pun intended) on social media. Earnest health influencers are sharing their anti-inflammatory shopping lists, smoothie
Your Lawn Gets More Maintenance Than You Do A Few Small Steps That Could Add Years to Your Life There has been much discussion about the ways in which the
Patience: Virtue or Health Habit? When we think about healthy habits, patience probably doesn’t make the list. We focus on eating vegetables, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and remembering our
How to Choose Sunglasses That Truly Protect You (While You’re Looking Cool) Most of us have gotten pretty good about protecting our skin from the sun. We slather on sunscreen,
Are Seed Oils Toxic? Here’s What Research Says For years, most of us barely thought about seed oils at all. Then suddenly, in the wonderful world of health influencers, somewhere
What Dermatologists Want Us to Know This Year Every year around Memorial Day, health writers across America collectively put on floppy hats and begin reminding everyone to wear sunscreen. Here
We Separate the Facts from the Frenzy and Explain How to Stay Safe There is no question that hantavirus is having a moment! Most of us had never heard of
Sports Betting Is Built to Keep You Playing – The Science of “One More Bet” Baseball used to be known as the great American pastime. But Super Bowl ticket prices,
