Category: Health

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Unfortunately, it’s quite common for new parents to feel paranoid about their baby’s breathing when putting them to bed. Gadgets promise peace of mind—for example, […]

According to a new federal report , the average American gets more than half of his or her calories from ultra-processed foods. That’s no surprise […]

Summer weather can be nice for a while—I love 90-degree weather so I can cool off in a cold pool—but many of us have been […]

Every now and then, an old rumor about rice comes up—something along the lines of, “Leftover rice will probably make you sick, if not kill […]

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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently touted his plan to have all Americans using wearable technology within the next […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used to have a vaccine advisory panel made up of respected experts. That panel, the Advisory Committee on […]

We hate mosquitoes, so companies make a lot of anti-mosquito products: candles, bracelets, chemical and herbal sprays — even electronic devices. But if you want […]

The Peloton Functional Threshold Power test (most commonly known as the FTP test) is a brutal 20-minute slog that is, well, uncomfortable to do. This […]

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 […]