Michael Dregni

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated their guidelines to recommend earlier and more aggressive treatment options — including bariatric surgery and pharmaceuticals — for children identified as obese,. However, some experts are concerned. Here's why.

A healthy gut can enhance athletic performance. Here are three nutritional strategies to boost gut health.

Americans are living longer than in decades past — but are they healthier?

One in 10 people suffer from plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives. Learn about new treatments that could help alleviate your symptoms.

Experiencing gut issues such as cramping, bloating, or diarrhea on race day can significantly hinder an athlete's performance. Here are some tips that can help.

Research is beginning to shed light on the relationship between the gut microbiome and improved athletic performance. Discover how these two seemingly unrelated factors are connected.

Tree-planting advice from native-plant expert Lynn Steiner.

Yes, according to a recent analysis from Blue Zones.

Trees clean the air, battle the climate crisis, and do so much more for the planet. Planting one is a simple way to take action.

Eating well, prioritizing sleep, and exercising help to protect against dementia, but there are other several other factors that play an important role as well. Learn more.

Could the new Gx Sweat Patch boost your fitness performance by monitoring your sweat?

Continued research supports that exercise does reduce your likelihood of becoming sick. Here are three new findings.

An exploration into the hidden eco-costs of our digital lifestyles — and what we can do about it.

Medical gaslighting occurs when a healthcare provider dismisses a patient's symptoms as unimportant, psychosomatic, or as a manifestation of hypochondria.

Faux meat, alt-meat, clean meat, and in vitro meat are all terms being used to describe this lab-grown product. Proponents believe it could feed the world. Others are doubtful. Learn more.

Anxiety about being judged can lead to a fear of exercising in public settings. Try these tips to increase your confidence — and then celebrate what you can do.

Downhill skiing and snowboarding are environmentally expensive sports. Can they become more sustainable?

Kelly McGonigal, PhD, shares her tips to find more enjoyment when exercising.

Stephanie Cacioppo, PhD, shares what happens to your brain when you fall head-over-heels for someone.

Looking for adventurous inspiration? Your pup’s ready to show the way.

Whether enjoyed as a quick snack or used as a building block for other recipes, this fermented milk product is an all-star in the kitchen.