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Stir-Fried Sweet Potatoes

Potatoes often get a bad rap, but they’re actually a good source of nutrients—including vitamin C, potassium, some B vitamins, and fiber (especially when...
staying cool in extreme heat

Don’t Count on Fans in Very Hot Weather

I’ve heard that fans are not necessarily effective for staying cool when temperatures soar. Why is that, and what are other ways to chill out? While the breeze from a...
common household pests

Showing House Bugs the Door

The list of pests that can invade your home is long. Spiders, silverfish, termites, ticks, stink bugs, crickets—pretty much anything that lives outdoors can make itself at home indoors. ...
are pecans healthy

Pecan Perks

How healthful are pecans—and are they better for you than other nuts? Similar to other tree nuts, pecans are rich in heart-healthy fats and phytochemicals and are a good source...
Hydrotherapy for Your Health

Hydrotherapy for Your Health

In the middle of the 19th century, a new wellness trend took hold. European nobles, royalty, and members of the American leisure class began traveling to spa towns like Baden-Baden,...
Digital eye strain

Stop Staring at Your Screen!

Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a distinctly modern phenomenon. According to the American Optometric Association, the term “describes a group of eye- and vision-related problems...
Low-Fat or Low-Carb

Low-Fat or Low-Carb? Recent Research Revisits the Question

The low-fat versus low-carb debate has been going on for decades, but a recent large study affirms that when it comes to heart health, it’s the overall diet quality...
AI at the Drive-Thru

AI at the Drive-Thru

Every so often, some research comes along that makes me pause—not because the finding is necessarily so surprising, but because it shows how subtly our everyday decisions can be...
New Cholesterol Guidelines

New Cholesterol Guidelines

Heart attack and stroke prevention efforts shouldn’t wait until midlife. In fact, it’s never too early to start cholesterol screening, according to new clinical guidelines from the American College...
Wellness Letter May 2026

May 2026 Issue

  • More Reasons to Reduce Sodium
  • Life Before Vaccines
  • Vibration Therapy for Bone Health
  • New Thinking About HDL Cholesterol
  • Planetary Health Diet
  • Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe
Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe

Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe

The slight bitterness of broccoli rabe is tempered here by the sweetness of raisins. If you prefer, substitute milder broccolini for the broccoli rabe. All of the broccoli rabe...