Well Informed

The Hidden Dangers of Scented Household Products and Air Pollution

Everyday household products, including cleaners and personal-care items, contribute almost half the pollutants in the atmosphere.

By Michael Dregni

Home/Living Sustainability

Could Soda Taxes Combat the Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic?

According to the World Health Organization, raising taxes on sugary beverages is one way to tackle chronic disease.

By Kaelyn Riley

Food Culture Type-2 Diabetes

18 Ways to Live With Less Plastic

Ditching plastic is good for the planet — and your health. Here are some tips to help reduce your plastic consumption.

By Michael Dregni

Home/Living Sustainability

Polypharmacy: The Other Drug Crisis

Why elderly Americans are on multiple prescription drugs.

By Kaelyn Riley

Addiction General Health

Are Spore-Forming Probiotics Safe to Eat?

Spore-forming soil-based organisms in probiotic supplements and snack foods are becoming more common, but they may not be right for everyone.

By Laura Lineburg

Food Culture Gut Health

Dog Owners Live Longer

Increased longevity is yet another benefit of dog ownership.

By Heidi Wachter

Healthy Aging Pets

How to Start Your Own Herb Plants in an Eggshell

Nourishing and biodegradable, eggshells make the perfect seed-starter pots.

By Kaelyn Riley

Sustainability

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8 Ways to Save Money on Organic Groceries

Organic foods can by pricey, but these tips can help lessen the blow.

By Michael Dregni

Food Culture Nutrition Tips

An Herb Garden for Beginners

Basil, chives, parsley, and thyme are great herbs for new gardeners.

By Kaelyn Riley

Nature

Better Sleep, Better Marriage?

How much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.

By Heidi Wachter

Dating/Marriage Sleep

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Heart-Healthy Exercise: By the Numbers

Just how good is exercise for the heart? Here are the numbers.

By Michael Dregni

Fitness Tips Healthy Aging

New Blood Pressure Guidelines: Experts Weigh In

We asked some trusted experts to weigh in on the new guidelines expanding the definition of high blood pressure. Here's what they had to say.

By Courtney Helgoe

Healthy Aging Heart & Cardiovascular Health

Anatomy of a Mac-and-Cheese Dinner

What goes into a typical box of mac and cheese? Phthalates, food dyes, and more.

By Michael Dregni

Food Culture Nutrition Tips

The Alarming Rise of Youth Diabetes

Once considered an adult-onset disease, type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic among children. We break down the numbers.

By Michael Dregni

Specific Health Conditions Type-2 Diabetes

Navigating the Risks of Personal-Care Products

A former FDA chief recommends better regulation of personal-care products.

By Courtney Helgoe

Detox Personal Care/Beauty

Plummeting Sperm Count May Signal Health Risks

Some researchers have pointed to environmental toxins, stress, and obesity as contributing factors.

By Serena Rutledge

Hormones Men's Health

9 Benefits of Eating Fermented Foods

Fermented foods boost the good bacteria in our guts, which makes us healthier, happier, and more resilient.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Nutrition Tips

10 Things You Need to Know About Food Dyes

At best, the dyes are aesthetic enhancers. At worst — and as many "real food" advocates claim — they are a public-health menace linked to behavioral problems and other consequences.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Nutrition Tips

An overweight person measures their waistline.

The Psychological Downside of Labeling Obesity a “Disease”

The American Medical Association's "disease" label appears to boost feelings of self-acceptance among obese people — but it may also undermine weight-loss efforts, a recent study suggests.

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Metabolism/Weight Loss