Health
Too focused on how you look? Body neutrality might be your key to body image freedom
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six ...
The PN framework that improves healthspan, longevity, and quality of life
There’s been a growing shift in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. The promise of “immediate results” will probably never ...
Zone 2 cardio: Flaky fitness trend or worthy pursuit?
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD “Cargo pants are back.” This was the news that Brian St. Pierre, PN’s ...
Ozempic for weight loss: What coaches (and clients) need to know about GLP-1 drugs
Angela Fitch’s family history of obesity caught up to her at age 40, when she was pregnant with her first ...
11 reasons to work with a health coach
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD You can learn everything on your own… right? In other words, between books ...
How to do hand portion math to track your macros
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD There are so many ways to track your nutritional intake. It can seem ...
How to live the longest, healthiest life possible
None of us is getting any younger. Take it from someone who’s old: You don’t want to reach the Age ...
The importance of personalizing your fitness and nutrition program
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD A personalized fitness and nutrition program is the antidote to one-size-fits-all, generic advice. ...
Why you might have hit a plateau with your fitness goals
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD From hitting a wall with your workouts to stalled weight loss, plateaus can ...
Considering (or currently taking) weight loss drugs? Here’s what you need to know
If you live in a larger body, sometimes it feels like you can’t win. If you don’t lose weight, people ...
Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event
WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu ...
Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event
WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu ...
How to navigate decision fatigue when working toward your fitness goals
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD We all make thousands of decisions every day, large and small. What to ...
How to know you’ve found a good health coach
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Once you decide you want to work with a health coach, finding the ...
Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More
A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.
Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans
Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to ...
Is Your Doctor ‘Blue Zones’ Certified?
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health ...
Expert Q&A: Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene
If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts ...
Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off
The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be ...
The 7-Hour Itch: 3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups
Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups.
A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema
Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.
Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job
Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Putting a Hole in Our World
Estimates show that by 2040, age-related macular degeneration may affect nearly 300 million people worldwide. And we are very limited ...
Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans
Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing ...
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite ‘Bad’ Genes
Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.
Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation
Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.
Plant-Powered Sleep: Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs
Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good ...
Anorexia: The Body Neglected
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
Postpartum PTSD: Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies
Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here’s what to know.
Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating
Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when ...
