Category: Health

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 […]

Recently, my husband and I started taking walks around the neighborhood together, either before or right after dinner. Sometimes we stop to drink iced tea […]

Air purifiers help filter pollutants and improve the air quality in our homes. If you don’t already have one, or just want to upgrade the […]

Bleach is an excellent disinfectant, but safety is important. You already know that you cannot mix it with ammonia, vinegar or alcohol , but did […]

There seem to be two types of gyms: the ones where everyone does hip thrusts, and the ones where no one has ever heard of […]

On Tuesday, the CDC issued a public health advisory warning health care workers and the general public that there is an increased risk of contracting […]

Nobody likes to feel sluggish and sweaty, so when the sun sets to get hot, I understand that you prefer to work out in an […]

With a record-breaking heat dome sweeping the eastern half of the United States this week, it’s important to not only stay cool for comfort , […]

We eat a lot of ultra-processed food. It’s everywhere, and the cheapest products are often ultra-processed. That’s why it’s alarming that ultra-processed foods are linked […]

The FDA recently warned that oysters, clams and other shellfish caught in Washington and Oregon may cause paralytic shellfish poisoning. This type of poisoning can […]

Zero training is not enough. Going for a walk every day is probably beneficial. And if you’re training for a marathon, you’ll be on your […]

Roller skating has always felt like freedom to me. When you go fast, you fly. Even when you’re tinkering around in a small space, making […]

Five years ago I split my first apple in half, inspired by an internet video clip and the courage to think that maybe if I […]

Pop Quiz: You want to lift 185 pounds. How many plates do you put on each side of the barbell and what size? If you […]

You can get this sonic toothbrush and water head with compact inductive charging base on sale right now for $64.99 (reg. $79.95). The base contains […]

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, just like Disease X, an ominous-sounding disease that doesn’t actually exist. Earlier this year, the World […]

You can get the Mode Cordless Electric Toothbrush for $124.99 right now (regional price $148). The toothbrush makes 38,000 strokes per minute and has soft, […]