Exercise snacks: How to sneak more exercise into your day
Squeezing a full workout into your busy day can be tough. Warming up, exercising and cooling down all take time. So do the commute to the gym and the minutes spent waiting for your turn to use the equipment — not to mention the shower you’ll need afterward.
But what if you didn’t need any special clothing or equipment — or even that much time — to get some benefit from moving your body...
How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a...
Clinical dietitian: 3 ways to reduce your sugar intake and still enjoy sweets
There’s no evidence linking sugar directly to cancer. But eating too much sugar can still lead to weight gain, which increases your risk of...
Soursop: Does this tropical fruit have health benefits?
Soursop goes by several names — including graviola or guanabana — but has one very distinct look. Picture a spiky green football, and you’re on the right track.
If soursop’s appearance isn't eyebrow-raising enough, some of its potential health benefits may be. Soursop has long been used in traditional medicine. Today, researchers are beginning to explore whether soursop extract may have benefits for a variety of health concerns...
Does your body have a set point weight, and can you change it?
If you’ve tried to lose weight, you know that often the hardest part is keeping the pounds off long term.
It’s a huge challenge – one...
How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex...
Heavy metals in chocolate: 5 questions, answered
A lot of people crave sugar, and chocolate is usually pretty high on the list of preferred sweets....
Hydrogen water: Does it have health benefits?
If you think back to science class, you may remember that water’s molecular formula is H20: 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen...
How to improve your lymphatic system
You probably know that you have a whole lymphatic system in your body. But do you know what it does?
The lymphatic system is a crucial...
Wired into wellness: Get to know Chief Wellness Officer Jennifer Bickel, M.D.
Ask Jennifer Bickel, M.D., about wellness, and you’ll quickly learn that she doesn’t think of it as a perk...