Dry January: Fact or Fad?
Dry January is a challenge that originated in the United Kingdom and rapidly spread to the United States and worldwide. The idea is that many people...
Managing Mental Health: 3 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, one in every five adults had a diagnosable mental health condition. Then the pandemic upended life as we know it,...
How to Be Proactive About Thyroid Health
Your thyroid is a small gland shaped like a butterfly at the front of your neck. As part of the endocrine system, it creates a variety of hormones...
The Psychology of Goal Setting
As you set your health goals for this coming year, reflect on what's worked in the past. It's especially important to know how habits form. Here is...
Staying Active Through a Winter Wonderland
When winter winds start blowing, and temperatures plummet, getting out and physically active is not a top priority for many of us. While curling up...
End of the Year Health Check-in
As 2022 ends, it's time to take stock of the preventive steps you've taken—and those you've skipped—over the past year so you can plan for a...
Staying Holiday Healthy in the Kitchen
When the holiday season comes, there is a lot to look forward to, including extra-delicious food choices in abundance. More than a temporary holiday...
Your Guide to Flu Season Management
The 2022-2023 flu season may be severe as people return to pre-pandemic travel and social mixing levels. After two quiet years during COVID-19, you...
The Link Between Diabetes and Physical Activity
Blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is your body's main source of energy and comes from the foods you eat. Diabetes is a disease characterized...