Health & Wellness

A plant-based diet can improve athletic performance, says Tom Pickering, founder of the Running on Plants month-long challenge.

Charcoal pads could be a better period option than your go-to pad.

Everyday life surrounds us with so many toxins we may not even realize are there. This can lead to a buildup of all kinds of chemicals in your body.

We spoke with a few incredible birthing professionals to learn about some questions to a ask a doula, and how to find a doula near you.

Dryer sheets are meant to be a quick and easy way to make our laundry that much better but how much harm do they cause the environment?

Anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes can help ease pain, support your immune system, and reduce risk of chronic illness.

If you regularly use a laxative to become more regular, you may want to know about this magnesium citrate recall and how it may impact you.

While Boston is known for Fenway Park, baked beans and clam chowder, it's also got a vegan food scene. Here are the best vegan restaurants in Boston.

Like fish oil, krill oil is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which improve brain and heart health.

So many of us have always been told that purified water is healthy. While it can be better than drinking unfiltered water, it also has its own downsides.

So many of us sleep naked, and it may have more benefits to our health than we realize — including increasing testosterone.

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that prevents people from breathing properly. This can be linked to all kinds of health issues, but it could also start in your genes.

Does creatine, the supplement everyone is taking at the gym, cause acne?

Is a nationwide ban on natural gas stoves in the cards?

Does the face yoga method work? Although it sounds silly, we spoke to an expert who weighed in on the health trend that supposedly prevents wrinkles.

Why are people on TikTok and YouTube drinking lemon coffee? Reportedly, it helps you lose weight, but we spoke to nutrition experts on how, why, and if it's safe.

To learn about the best cruelty-free eye creams on the market, we spoke with two dermatologists and an esthetician.

Parents are wondering if the popular YouTube Channel and Netflix show ‘CoComelon’ is bad for kids. Keep reading to see what the experts had to say.

Microplastics are in not only in human blood, but they've also been detected in our lungs, placentas, and more.

Gender-neutral, intersectional, and sustainable period care is super important, as period products are often marketed to white women.

Here's a guide to cleaning your fruits and vegetables to reduce your pesticide exposure.

Hugh Jackman recently announced that he may have basal cell carcinoma, and is undergoing tests. Here's what you should know about the cancer.

You may have heard of Cordyceps from the show 'The Last of Us.' It actually exists, and it has all kinds of health benefits for the female body.

Vaseline's main ingredient is a byproduct of the oil industry, which means there are more sustainable things you could be putting on your skin.

You probably have dental floss in your home right now, but you may not realize it could be ridden with PFAS, or "forever chemicals."

Hiking everyday clearly has a number of physical and mental health advantages, as seen after a Georgia man hiked daily, and lost 200 pounds.

A healthy plant-based diet can help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality, according to new research.

Recently, four otters off the California coast died from a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. Now locals are worrying about its affect on humans.

Cordyceps will not turn you into a zombie, but instead more likely will minimize your stress levels or offer an immune boost.

Are Brazil nuts healthy? They're reportedly linked to a number of health benefits, which is why TikTok is suddenly obsessed with them.

Is there an ideal diet for cancer prevention? Let’s check out the Budwig diet, the Mediterranean diet, and more.

Is 5G harmful for humans and the environment? We use it everyday with our smartphones, but some think it could have serious consequences over time.

The Nutr Machine, which was on 'Shark Tank' in early 2023, is all about reducing waste and providing customers with healthy non-dairy milk.

A fungal infection known as Candida Auris is becoming increasingly widespread across the U.S. Here are symptoms and information on how it spreads.

A bird flu vaccine for humans is now at the ready, just in case the avian flu begins to worsen.

Lead is a harmful toxin that can be found in your tap water — here's how to test for it.

The EWG has published the 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, officially known as the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

Sheet masks can be super relaxing, moisturizing, and sadly, wasteful. But they don't have to be, thanks to compostable and reusable options.

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older people — particularly women — and a recent study shows that air pollution makes it even worse.

Whether you are interested in improving your sleep, or have trouble falling asleep at night, consider trying these simple snacks to get you rested.