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Posted Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Magnesium plays many important roles in the body, supporting muscle function, bone health, energy production, nerve signaling, heart rhythm and more. But does getting enough of this essential mineral require taking a supplement?.
Posted Wed, Mar 29, 2023
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But what about a glass of apple cider vinegar?
Posted Mon, Mar 20, 2023
Your first thought when your feel an itch or tickle at the back of your throat is likely: Is it COVID-19 or allergies?
Posted Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Is shrimp high in cholesterol? How much cholesterol is in an egg?
Posted Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Stress, worry and anxiety can take a toll on your stomach.
Posted Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Recent estimates suggest that 1 in 11 Americans will experience kidney stones in their lifetime, so it goes without saying that we should all take kidney stone prevention seriously.
Posted Fri, Jan 20, 2023
From the Mediterranean diet to a flexitarian one, more and more people are going plant-based these days.
Posted Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body — if not the most important.
Posted Wed, Dec 28, 2022
With winter comes drier, colder air.
Posted Sun, Dec 04, 2022
We all want to avoid chronic diseases like cancer, of course. But translating the intention into preventive action is challenging.
Posted Mon, Nov 28, 2022
When there's a concern that your local water supply could be contaminated with bacteria or viruses, your area is placed under a boil water advisory.
Posted Fri, Nov 25, 2022
You don't always have to worry about how long leftovers can sit in your fridge.
Posted Mon, Nov 21, 2022
In case you've somehow missed it, pickleball has gone mainstream.
Posted Tue, Nov 01, 2022
Two outs, two strikes and there’s a runner on third. You’re at the edge of your seat (maybe not even in it at this point), you’re shaking, palms clenched and sweaty, stomach full of butterflies.
Posted Tue, Oct 25, 2022
There are plenty of supplements and products claiming to help boost immunity. But supporting a healthy immune system is more complicated than taking a mix of vitamins and minerals packaged into a pill or powder.
Posted Mon, Oct 17, 2022
When considering ways to stay healthy, a multivitamin may seem like a sensible, easy choice.
Posted Wed, Oct 12, 2022
If you consistently make time for exercise, you likely already have a workout routine you try to stick to week after week.
Posted Mon, Oct 10, 2022
By now, you've likely heard of chia seed water, a popular wellness trend.
Posted Thu, Sep 22, 2022
You probably already have a long list of things to get done, and we don't take lightly adding on to it. But it's time to talk about why — and when — prostate cancer screening
Posted Sun, Aug 28, 2022
There are plenty of things that might prevent you from keeping up with your weightlifting routine. Don't let an injury be one of them.
Posted Tue, Aug 23, 2022
We all want to live a long, healthy life.
Posted Tue, Aug 16, 2022
From a driver's exam to finals, taking a test and getting the results usually comes with a fair amount of anxiety or dread or both.
Posted Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Every day can feel like a scorcher during the summer months. And it’s important to take the heat seriously since overheating can pose a risk to your health.
Posted Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Inflammation is part of your body's natural defense against things that adversely affect health, like bacteria, viruses and toxins.
Posted Fri, Jun 24, 2022
Parents of roughly 20 million of our country's youngest children have been stuck in a holding pattern when it comes to getting their kids vaccinated against COVID-19.
Posted Tue, Jun 21, 2022
Most wounds are minor cuts and scrapes that — with the right care — you can handle on your own at home.
Posted Fri, Jun 17, 2022
As if the heat wave wasn't enough, the large Saharan dust cloud that arrived in Texas this week poses additional health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Posted Mon, May 16, 2022
It's one of your five basic senses, but how much do you really know about your hearing?
Posted Mon, May 09, 2022
A decade ago, Kristin Daniell Isham was working every day without a break, a makeup artist with her own business.
Posted Fri, May 06, 2022
Whether it's keeping you up at night or interrupting your day — or both — dealing with a cough is no fun. Particularly if it's not going away.