FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS
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.
Buzz Off
Whether you’re traveling to a mosquito-ridden area or just planning to lounge around your backyard this summer, having a good insect repellent on hand is key to staying bite-free....
Expired Drugs: Reading Between the Lines
Part 2 of a 3-part series on product 'expiration' dates
You have a headache, so you reach for the bottle of aspirin—but it expired last month. The date on your...
Mammograms, Starting at Age 40
In a major shift, an influential medical panel is now advising that women begin routine mammography screening at age 40—a decade earlier than it previously advised. But some experts...
Lab-Grown Meat: The Future Is Here
Meat from animals is a great source of protein—and a regular part of many people's diets. But it can be expensive to produce and unappetizing to those who believe...
Stuttering: The Courage to Conquer
What causes stuttering, how is it treated, and does it indicate any kind of underlying cognitive issue?
Stuttering (also known as stammering) is a disruption in the normal flow and rhythm...
Trust Your Doctor Over a Chatbot
Chatbots can instantly offer answers to your burning questions, but if you’re looking for medical advice, stick with your doctor. That’s my advice after reading a recent study in...
July 2024 Issue
- Decoding Dates on Food
- Speaking of Wellness: Healthwashing
- Berberine Supplements
- Boxing for Fitness
- Noise Pollution
- Marijuana and the Heart
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Crab, Grapefruit, & Avocado Salad
Crab, Grapefruit & Avocado Salad
This main-course salad is similar to a classic dish called Crab Louis. The origins of the dish are disputed (several West Coast chefs have been credited with the invention),...
‘Fitness’ Boxing, a Sport for All Ages
Most people probably don’t naturally gravitate to boxing as a workout activity. But it’s worth considering at any age, since this sport, which involves both upper and lower body...
Marijuana and Your Heart
It’s well known that smoking cigarettes takes a toll on the heart, and now a large study in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests the same may...