Category: Health

This post is part of our Home Remedies Guide , a roundup of home remedies ranging from controversial to doctor-approved. Read more here . Thanks […]

The government recently ended a program that mailed four free COVID tests to anyone who requested them, but a lesser-known program for community groups is […]

This post is part of our Home Remedies Guide , a roundup of home remedies ranging from controversial to doctor-approved. Read more here . The […]

Last week, President Trump spoke for an hour and 40 minutes before a joint session of Congress to announce, among other things, America’s comeback. The […]

A recent measles outbreak in West Texas has resulted in 159 cases in the state; 22 victims required hospitalization, one died. In response to the […]

Some accurate health information was removed from the CDC website last month, and we’ve provided some tips on where to find archived versions and sources […]

The first time I put on a real lifting shoe, it was a revelation. My legs were so stable during squats that they felt like […]

Have you ever wanted to become a runner? Whether you want to follow in our own Meredith Dietz’s footsteps and run a marathon, or just […]

Push-ups are a classic exercise for building strength, even if you don’t have exercise equipment, but not everyone can do rep after rep—sometimes you have […]

Rest days are a standard part of training programs, but they are not the only way to avoid fatigue. Contrary to what beginners are advised, […]

If you’ve ever worried about your heart rate getting too high or too low during exercise, you’ll want to read this. Your “heart rate zones” […]

US News has once again ranked all the diets and came up with a revolutionary result: … they are all different ways of eating food. […]

You probably know that lack of exercise is not enough, and that daily walks are generally beneficial. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll […]

If you’re losing motivation to do anything other than scroll on your phone, TikTok, ironically, may offer a solution: create a dopamine menu. It’s not […]

If you have a tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know how great it is to use those funds to […]

If you like loud, obnoxious music as much as I do, but don’t want to risk having your ears ringing for the rest of your […]

It can often feel like health insurance was designed to be difficult to understand (though hopefully this explanation may help ) . Luckily, new labeling […]

If you have even the slightest inkling that you might want to get in shape in the new year—or any time for that matter—don’t wait […]

It’s great to go for a run on a clear autumn day. There is coolness in the air, a springy gait and – what is […]

I used to feel awkward and self-conscious pointing a camera at myself at the gym. My thoughts went something like this: I’m not a selfie-obsessed […]

I’m not a morning person by nature, but I’ve gone through phases of morning exercise. My day always goes better if I get to my […]

We don’t know what exactly election night will bring, but gone are the days when we could get fairly accurate (if unofficial) results before midnight. […]

If you’re not a runner but would like to become one, a classic way to get started is with the Couch to 5K program (available […]

I’m convinced that the luckiest people in America are those who have decent employer-sponsored health insurance, but only one, so there’s not much to choose […]

Vitamin C has almost legendary status among pharmacy supplements. We usually take a few pills when we’re afraid of getting sick, or mix up a […]

Last week I was getting ready to go on a date and since I am severely immunocompromised, we agreed that he would get tested for […]

Contact with cat pupils or neon colors can be fun, but are you sure you want to stick a piece of plastic from a costume […]

Have you come up with the perfect Halloween costume idea? Besides getting to the store early to pick up supplies, we have another important advance […]

Have you ever wanted to become a runner? Whether you want to follow in our own Meredith Dietz’s footsteps and run a marathon, or just […]

Our homes are meant to be safe havens, but there are a number of reasons why your home could be negatively impacting your health. Indoor […]

The USDA is notifying consumers of another high-risk meat recall: Nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry produced at the BrucePac plant and shipped […]

Blood donation is an important way to support communities recovering from a disaster, as well as year-round support for people with blood disorders, injuries and […]

Flu shots are effective and are a smart way to reduce the chance you’ll get sick this winter (especially if you get a new COVID […]

Families are already a few weeks into the school year, and while your children are (hopefully) unaffected by the disease just yet, you know that […]

Elderly care is incredibly expensive: rooms in nursing homes and assisted living facilities can cost more than $10,000 a month . And this is before […]

To prevent winter illnesses, now is the time for all of us, especially older adults, to get updated on our flu and COVID vaccinations . […]

If you have cinnamon or spice blends in your pantry, you may need to throw them out now. Recent testing by Consumer Reports found that […]

If you hear that your child (or one of his friends) has lice, your first reaction may be a mixture of disgust, panic and a […]

If you’ve ever worried about your heart rate getting too high or too low during a workout, you’ll want to read this. Your “heart rate […]

If you’re not a fan of regular dental floss (and who is, really?), you might want to try the Nicwell Water Dental Flosser , now […]