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7 Ways to Protect Yourself From Ticks
Protect yourself this tick season with these tips.
How Extreme Temperatures Caused by Climate Change Can Affect Your Health — and How to Stay Safe
Explore these tips to stay healthy during periods of extreme heat.
FDA Proposes Updates to “Healthy” Food Criteria
Many sugary cereals and sweetened yogurts will no longer be able to market their foods as “healthy” under the proposed rules.
What Is Medical Gaslighting?
Medical gaslighting occurs when a healthcare provider dismisses a patient’s symptoms as unimportant, psychosomatic, or as a manifestation of hypochondria.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sweat
Discover the fun, fascinating, funky truth about sweat.
Are We Half Human and Half Microbe?
Many experts have noted that our bacterial cells outnumber our human ones by about 10:1, but according to recent research, it might be more like 1:1.
Is Being Overhydrated Dangerous?
Although overhydration is rare, it can be as dangerous as dehydration.
Everything You Need to Know About Hydration
Hydration is so good for our health that it’s become a hot wellness trend. We weigh in on the hype and answer common questions about what to drink and when.
How Hydration Affects Spine Health
It’s important to hydrate well — and nourish yourself with key nutrients — to keep your spine healthy. Here’s why.
A Closer Look at Health Care
Our health-care industry can be confusing and difficult to navigate — and it presents challenges when the lifestyle changes that can help manage or prevent illnesses aren’t considered. Marty Makary, MPH, offers a transparent look at the industry and underscores why lifestyle changes are such important factors in the quality of our health.
8 Ways to Protect Your Vision
Proper nutrition and hydration are just two ways to support eye health.
The Connection Between Noise and Hearing Loss
By 2050, one in four people is projected to have some hearing loss. Some of that is due to chronic noise exposure.
Decibel Levels for 20 Common Sounds
From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
FDA’s inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.
Added Sugar Doubles Liver-Fat Production
Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.
Does Your Zip Code Determine Your Health?
Why social determinants, such as access to quality housing, education, and fresh food, can have an impact on your well-being.
Lab Testing Creates More Personalized Medicine
Targeted lab testing can help provide root-cause data.
How Telehealth Boosts Healthcare Access
For those with chronic conditions, telemedicine is a boon.
Are Health-Tracking Devices for Biofeedback Worth It?
The pros and cons of biotracking.
Our Favorite Experience Life Articles
Whether it was the subject or the storytelling, the articles we’ve written, edited, and read these past 20 years have made an impact on our team.
Why Are My Gums Receding?
Here are some root causes — and what you can do about it.



















