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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.
Artichoke Hearts & Baby Limas
This recipe is rich in fiber and a good source of beta carotene, folate, magnesium, potassium, B vitamins, and vitamin C. Serve it as a hearty side dish, or...
Flu and Covid Shots: A Two-for-One Visit
If you’re hoping to make just one trip to the doctor’s office or pharmacy for your flu and Covid shots this fall, here’s some good news: A new study...
What’s Happening to Food Safety in America?
Foodborne illnesses are far more common in the United States than they should be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are almost 50 million foodborne...
High-Tech Toilets
Since the invention of the flush toilet by Sir John Harrington in the 1590s (not, as is often humorously claimed, by Thomas Crapper), going to the bathroom has been...
Can You Zap Your Veggies Clean?
With Cyclospora outbreaks linked to iceberg lettuce making headlines recently, and Salmonella now being found in jalapeño peppers, I’m wondering if an ozone or ultrasonic produce cleaner would be...
I Can Feel My Heart Beat—Why?
Why do I sometimes feel my heart beating when I’m in bed? Should I be concerned?
Noticing your heartbeat when you lie down can be unsettling, but this is not...
What’s New in Strength Training?
Experts advise adults to get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five days a week (150 minutes in total). But making your heart pump faster by jogging, cycling, playing tennis,...
The Peptide Craze
Wellness and bodybuilding influencers love to talk about peptides. According to them, peptide therapy has almost miraculous abilities to enhance muscle recovery, speed wound healing, improve immune function, slow...
New Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, accounting for an estimated 60 to 80 percent of cases. In the past, the presence of Alzheimer’s could...
August 2026 Issue
- OTC Pain Relievers
- Alpha-Gal Syndrome
- Vitamin B12: Do You Need a Supplement
- St. John's Wort for Depression
- Statins: Benefits Outweigh Risks
- Middle Eastern Veggie Loaf















