Health

Celebrity Actors Film Their Colonoscopies to Bring Awareness

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are taking on different roles — starring in a new campaign to raise awareness about ...

Lack of Sleep in Teens May Lead to Obesity

The harmful effects of poor sleep add up for the teenage population.

Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?

Researchers found a combination of walking, sitting, and holding babies for specific intervals of time worked best.

Most Americans Over 50 Suffer Some Type of Joint Pain (Poll)

A recent poll finds 70% of people over 50 experience joint pain at least occasionally and about 60% have been ...

TikTok ‘Slugging’ Trend Has People Coating Their Faces With Grease

Slugging involves slathering some sort of sealing agent — like Vaseline or another petroleum-based ointment — onto the skin.

Biden Makes Another Push for Cancer Moonshot Initiative

In a speech at the famed John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Biden likened JFK’s space race ...

Is Sweat the Future of Health Monitoring?

Someday, you may be able to skip the blood draw and slap on a sweat sensor instead to measure hormones, ...

Your Poop May Hold the Secret to Long Life

Making a deposit to a “poop bank” sounds gross, but it could be a key step in ensuring your own ...

Research Reveals Cause of ‘Freezing’ Gait in Parkinson’s

A research team has linked the activation of leg muscles in Parkinson’s patients with a region of the brain called ...

Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia

A new study suggests gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia.

A Million Transplants: System Faces Questions Amid Milestone

While the milestone is noteworthy, and transplant surgeons call it a “remarkable number” that’s cause for celebration, they also acknowledge ...

Fitness Consumers Want Choices, Just Not Pelotons

Fitness consumers are flipping demands they made 2 years ago in the darkest days of the COVID pandemic.

People of Color Bearing Brunt of Long COVID, Doctors Say

From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of color have been hardest hit by the virus. Now, many ...

FAQ: New COVID Omicron Boosters

New COVID boosters that target the fast-spreading Omicron strains of the virus are rolling out this week, with the CDC ...

A Woman of Wonder Commits to Cancer Research

Former Wonder Woman Star Lynda Carter is creating the Robert & Lynda Carter Altman Family Foundation Research Fund in honor ...

Grandma and Grandpa on Drugs: The Senior Citizen Opioid Epidemic

The number of opioid-related deaths of Americans ages 55 and up soared 1,886% between 1999 and 2019

Queen Elizabeth, UK’s Longest-Serving Monarch, Dies at 96

Elizabeth was born April 21, 1926, and ascended to the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, ...

31,000-Year-Old Skeleton May Be Earliest Known Human Amputee

A 31,000-year-old skeleton discovered in a cave in Borneo may be the earliest evidence of a surgical amputation in humans.

FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer

The FDA has approved a new option for minimizing wrinkles which is the first competitor for Botox in decades.

Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness

Recent research suggests kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely ...

News Anchor’s Stroke on Live TV a Reminder: Know the Signs

The video of Chin struggling for words is bringing a lot of attention to this medical emergency. It shows how ...

Can You Still Be a Runner if You Don’t Look Like One?

A study linked a narrow torso to faster running – but that’s only part of the story. Anyone who runs, ...

Reduced Lactose Baby Formula May Raise Risk of Obesity Later

Beware of infant formula you’re giving your baby. A new study showed a moderate association between low-lactose formulas made of ...

How a laid-off factory worker became one of the world’s top nutrition coaches.

It was 2016, and UFC champ Michael Bisping had recently posted a photo of a chicken burrito to his Instagram, ...

FAQ: PN Level 1Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coaching Certification: Frequently Asked Questions.

On Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 we’re opening registration for the PN Level 1 Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Coaching Certification. ...

The REAL reason clients quit, fail, or ghost you—and what to do about it

The text message read, “Sorry—I have to quit. Life is just so crazy right now.”  Tony tossed his phone down ...

Nutrition and mental health: What (and how) to eat

All over the internet, you’ll find magical-sounding solutions for anxiety, depression, brain fog, and fatigue. Eat this ancient mushroom! Wear ...

How to improve your gut health: 5 research-backed strategies

Reviewed by Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD, CISSN, CHC “I can’t go out tonight, I’m… busy.” If you struggle with gut health ...

How to exercise—when you don’t like to exercise

“I wish I was the kind of person that loves to exercise… I’m just not that guy.” My friend Dave ...

The Ultimate Calorie, Portion, and Macro Calculator

Do you want to lose weight? Gain muscle? Improve health? Boost performance? This free calorie, portion, and macro calculator from ...