Health

a to-do list with a reminder to schedule colonoscopy, from Wirestock. Who is at risk for colon cancer, who should be screened, and what are the screening options? Dr. Johanna Chan of the Mayo Clinic has answers.
Health

Risk for Colon Cancer

Advances in screening

By Johanna Chan, M.D., Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida | June 9, 2023
Sustainable and healthy foods, like tomatoes and lentils., from Laneigeaublanc. The trends of healthier eating and sustainable eating mean you can enjoy healthy foods for you and the Earth that are delicious, too. 
Food Finds

Healthy Foods for You and the Planet

Feel good while you eat – and afterwards!

By Annie Tobey | May 25, 2023
Pop dates for health. This popular nutrient-rich sweet gem is as nutritious as delicious. Add them to muffins, oatmeal, granola and more.
Health

Dates for Health – The Edible Kind

This Mediterranean fruit is packed with nutrients

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | April 14, 2023
senior men at a campsite drinking coffee before a hike. Image by Yuri Arcurs. Should you combine coffee and exercise? If so, when and how? Betty Gold of RealSimple examines the connection.
Health

Coffee and Exercise: Before or After?

The answer might surprise you

By Betty Gold, RealSimple.com | March 24, 2023
outdoor exercise group. Image by Pojoslaw, for article on pampering fitness tips.
Health

10 Pampering Fitness Tips

How to make outdoor exercise more enjoyable and rewarding

By Annie Tobey | March 24, 2023
dietary supplements and a tape measure. Will taking a probiotic supplement help you lose weight? Mayo Clinic weighs in on the probiotics and weight loss connection – and if there is one.
Health

The Probiotics and Weight Loss Connection

Will a probiotic supplement help you lose weight?

By Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B., Mayo Clinic | March 17, 2023
man with tired eyes, rubbing his eyes, from eyestrain from computer. By Fizkes. Blue light-blocking glasses are said to benefit the eyes by blocking blue light from electronics. Are they really useful or simply hype?
Health

Blue Light-Blocking Glasses: Useful or Hype?

While gaining in popularity, it is wise to consider their value

By Gretchen Kelly, O.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | February 24, 2023
Woman reading a book outside by a pond. By Valmedia Creatives. Becoming healthier can seem intimidating, but these 10 easy, healthy actions to do regularly can make a world of difference.
Health

10 Small, Healthy Actions You Can Do for You

You don’t need to make major changes in order to feel better

By Alex Richards & Maggie Seaver, RealSimple.com | January 27, 2023
Hand holding pills. Over-the-counter zinc supplements could be one way to make cold and flu season a bit easier. What can we do to prevent and treat seasonal illnesses? We look at zinc for colds and flu and Covid. Does it really work?
Health

Zinc for Colds and Flu – and Covid 19

Sure, but does it work?

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing | January 13, 2023
depressed woman, photo by Anna Griessel. If you’ve been struggling with depression for some time now, it may be tempting to turn to medication to cope with symptoms. However, there are plenty of other ways to overcome depression without medication
Health

6 Ways to Overcome Depression Without Any Medication

January 12, 2023

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