General Health

How Can I Keep My Body Cool During Heat Waves?

Here are some clever strategies to try.

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC

A Serious Rise in Alcohol-Related Deaths

A recent CDC study reports an alarming rise in alcohol-related deaths, and the pandemic appears to have exacerbated the issue. Learn more.

By Michael Dregni

General Health

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7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Ticks

Protect yourself this tick season with these tips.

By Michael Dregni

General Health

How Extreme Temperatures Caused by Climate Change Can Affect Your Health — and How to Stay Safe

Explore these tips to stay healthy during periods of extreme heat.

By Mo Perry

General Health

FDA Proposes Updates to “Healthy” Food Criteria

Many sugary cereals and sweetened yogurts will no longer be able to market their foods as "healthy" under the proposed rules.

By Craig Cox

General Health

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What Is Medical Gaslighting?

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

By Michael Dregni

General Health

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat

Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about sweat.

By Margret Aldrich

Fitness Tips General Health

Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?

Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.

By Courtney Helgoe

General Health Gut Health

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Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?

Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.

By Sarah Tuff

General Health

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Everything You Need to Know About Hydration

Hydration is so good for our health that it’s become a hot wellness trend. We weigh in on the hype and answer common questions about what to drink and when.

By Sarah Tuff

General Health

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How Hydration Affects Spine Health

It's important to hydrate well — and nourish yourself with key nutrients — to keep your spine healthy. Here's why.

By Lauren Bedosky

General Health

Talks — S4, EP13 / A Closer Look at Health Care

Our health-care industry can be confusing and difficult to navigate — and it presents challenges when the lifestyle changes that can help manage or prevent illnesses aren’t considered. Marty Makary, MPH, offers a transparent look at the industry and underscores why lifestyle changes are such important factors in the quality of our health.

With Dr. Marty Makary, MPH

Financial Health Functional/Integrative Medicine