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.
Recipe Creator: Fruit Sauces
Fruit sauces are one of the best dessert tricks around. You can make them in no time at all, and have something that will be delicious drizzled over frozen...
The No Flush List
My husband and I have a running “debate” about him tossing dental floss in the toilet (he says that’s fine, I say that’s a no-no) and me flushing hair...
Cannabis & Car Crashes
The dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol are well known—but cannabis (marijuana) impairment is often overlooked. A new study from Ohio has shed some light on...
Treating Hot Flashes Without Hormones
Hot flashes are one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause, affecting about 75–80 percent of women in the U.S. Each uncomfortable and potentially disruptive episode can include the sudden...
Ouch or Ahhh? The Lowdown on Acupressure Mats
If you’ve seen ads for acupressure mats—that they can relieve back and other body pains, reduce muscle tension, lessen stress, promote relaxation, increase energy levels, improve sleep, get rid...
Putting the Lid on Snoring
If you snore, you’re in good (albeit noisy) company. By some estimates, about 90 million American adults snore on occasion, and 37 million do so regularly. That means more...
How Fruit Lost Its Flavor
I remember as a child, biting into a peach or a slice of melon and practically swooning over the sweet, juicy taste. These days it seems like all the...
‘Eat Locally, Think Globally’: It All Began With Joan Gussow, 1928–2025
Before there was Michael Pollan, there was Joan Gussow—writing, teaching, and sounding the alarm about the industrial food system as early as the 1970s, three decades before The Omnivore’s...
A Mediterranean Makeover for Dodging Diabetes
The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, legumes, fish, and “good” fats, has a well-earned reputation for its potential health benefits—including a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. In fact,...
November 2025 Issue
- Vaccination & Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Onscreen Smoking Makes a Comeback
- Robotic Pets
- Zone 2 Workouts
- What's the Deal With Dairy Fat?
- New Blood Pressure Guidelines
- Cucumber Salad With Mint-Scallion Dressing
