What is royal jelly?
A bee product called royal jelly has been getting plenty of buzz online lately. A quick search for ‘royal jelly’ pulls up many purported health benefits for humans: Brain boosts! Mental sharpness! They really do sound like royal jelly would leave you feeling like royalty.
But wading through wellness claims can be, well, sticky. We spoke to wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford to learn more about royal jelly and to find out if its...
What to know about nicotine pouches
Nicotine pouches first became available in the U.S. almost a decade ago. Today, they are the second most used tobacco product among high school...
8 dos and don’ts for communication during cancer treatment
A cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment provide many opportunities for family members, friends and acquaintances to rally around you....
Should you do Dry January? Experts weigh in
January is a popular time to reflect on health goals and habits. After the holiday season’s many opportunities for celebratory drinks and toasts to the New Year, this may include assessing your relationship with alcohol.
One popular way to do so is by participating in Dry January. This is a challenge to go the entire month without drinking alcohol.
Alcohol is linked to a variety of health concerns, including increased risk...
Easy ways to add more fiber this holiday season
It’s officially the holiday season! That means it’s time to catch up with loved ones, break out the matching pajamas and ugly sweaters, and...
Vitamin D deficiencies: What to know
Vitamin D is often associated with sunshine, but getting outside isn’t the only way to get its benefits. Vitamin D is also found in some foods...
What to know after learning you have a BRCA mutation
Finding out you are at an increased risk for cancer can feel especially personal – not to mention urgent – when it's due to genetics like...
How to stay active when you don’t feel your best
When you don’t feel well, it may seem natural to stay curled in bed or parked on the couch while you recover. But what should you do when...
What's a calorie deficit?
Dietitian Jessica Tilton describes calories as the energy in food, but she also understands that for many of us, they represent so much more...
Electrolytes 101: What to know
Staying hydrated is a health topic that never seems to get less popular – no doubt because of how many of our bodies’ functions rely on water...