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The Basics of Staying Healthy
Expert guidance and insights on the basics of nutrition, exercise, self-care, prevention and living well from the Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.
Got High Blood Pressure? Relax!
If you’re looking to shave some points off your blood pressure, relaxation techniques might help—at least for a while.
That’s according to a new analysis of clinical trials that have...
Plant-Rich Diets for Optimal Aging
There may be no fountain of youth, but a diet rich in plant foods might be one of the keys to thriving later in life, a large 30-year study...
June 2025 Issue
- Eye Color & Health
- When Doctors' Words Hurt
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Cutting Boards
- Fluoride
- Osteoporosis Guidelines
- Celeriac Puree
Celeriac Puree
The flavor of celeriac (celery root) is difficult to describe: It’s decidedly celerylike, but also is slightly nutty, with very faint licorice undertones. Cooking celeriac in milk helps preserve...
Do You Worry Too Much?
Worrying is a normal part of life. Did you forget to turn off the stove? Can you afford to pay the rent? Could your nagging cough be something serious?...
When Words Hurt: Here’s What Your Doctor Shouldn’t Say
I’m going to cut to the chase here: Doctors are not always good communicators. I do believe most of us are compassionate, and try to convey that. Still, we...
Battle of the Boards
Whether you’re slicing chicken, dicing onions, or julienning potatoes, you’re going to need a cutting board. What’s the best option for both function and safety? There’s no clear-cut answer,...
Your Eyes: The Window to Your … Health?
The eyes are said to be the windows to the soul, but do they also offer a glimpse into your risk for certain health problems? Some research suggests that...
Duck: Good, Bad, or Somewhere In-Between?
I saw duck fat spray at my local supermarket for the first time. That got me wondering—how healthy (or unhealthy) is duck compared to other types of poultry?
It’s a...
A Bone Checkup
New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are reaffirming the importance of osteoporosis screening for women—but, once again, men are being left out.
Osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease that...
