Weighing the Research on Weighted Vests

Can “wearable resistance” make you slimmer and fitter?

One of the latest sports-training trends has been weighted vests. You may have spotted people wearing them at the...

LATEST ARTICLES

Aspirin and Anemia

If you take daily low-dose aspirin under a doctor’s guidance,...

Timeless Advice: Simple Diets, Endless Options

Dr. Marion Nestle reflects on her lifelong role as an advocate for healthier food policies

Marion Nestle, Ph.D., M.P.H., is an author, academic, and champion...

Is Matcha a Good Match for You?

The centerpiece of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony has made its way into everyday life in the West

Matcha is everywhere these days, from bubble (or boba) tea...

Melatonin Mislabeling

If you’ve taken to melatonin to help you sleep, be...

READ THE LATEST ISSUE NOW

September 2023 Issue

  • When Noise is Good for Your Health
  • Speaking of Wellness: The ABCs of the RSV Vaccine
  • Fishing for Plant Sources of Omega-3s
  • Keeping Kyphosis in Check
  • Loneliness, a Growing Public Health Crisis
  • Multivitamins for Memory
  • Melatonin Mislabeling
  • Triple-Gold Potato Salad

Weighing the Research on Weighted Vests

Can “wearable resistance” make you slimmer and fitter?

One of the latest sports-training trends has been weighted vests....

Aspirin and Anemia

If you take daily low-dose aspirin under a doctor’s guidance,...

Download the latest issue in PDF format to read on your computer, iPad, or phone.

The Healing Effects of Colored Light

Light therapy at different parts of the color spectrum is said to offer different benefits, but how strong is the evidence?

Blue light for acne? Red light to erase fine lines and wrinkles?...

About the Wellness Letter

The Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health delivers educational, evidence-based health and wellness information to help improve the overall health and well-being of our readers.

Meet Our
Editorial Board

John Edward Swartzberg, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Clinical Professor Emeritus, Health and Medical Sciences Chair, Editorial Board