What an addiction expert says about drinking alcohol during the holidays
Dec 4, 2024
As holiday festivities get underway, we asked Dr. Christopher Kahler what advice he gives to people trying to stay sober or not over-drink.
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Oh, there's no gift like health for the holidays
Dec 2, 2024
Help your loved ones live well with gift ideas that will encourage them to eat, sleep and stay active in healthy ways.
A holiday favorite, cinnamon isn't as simple as you might suspect
Nov 27, 2024
Sweet yet smoky, with that distinctive scent, people have craved cinnamon for centuries. But is it healthy?
Holiday shopping doesn't have to be stressful
Nov 26, 2024
There's science behind the search for the perfect holiday gift. Here's expert advice on taking a more mindful approach to avoid shopping stress.
New research provides fresh, large-scale look at who's coming up short on sleep
Nov 20, 2024
Data from wearable devices shows who's not getting enough sleep, an essential element of health.
First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergencies
Nov 14, 2024
The updated guidelines go beyond basic first aid to help emergency responders and bystanders face "the changing landscape" of public health emergencies.
Many older heart patients have questions about sex, but few are getting answers
Nov 13, 2024
A new survey from Sweden suggests older adults with heart conditions aren't getting the information they want about sexual health. Experts say the same problem exists in the U.S.
Filling in the blanks on adoptees' medical history
Nov 8, 2024
For people who are adopted, a family health history is something that is likely nonexistent. Here's what parents, physicians and adoptees themselves can do when the past is a mystery.
Annoying bush or healthy tea? Yaupon can be both.
Nov 1, 2024
Native American people drank yaupon tea for centuries, but the caffeinated drink was largely forgotten. Now it's making a comeback, and for some, it's available right in the backyard.
Does the turnip's spooky tale make the veggie a nutritional trick – or a treat?
Oct 23, 2024
Anyone for turnip-o'-lanterns this Halloween? Discover the frightening history and health benefits of the cruciferous vegetable.