Every little bit helps — The recipe for weight loss is nearly as old as time: Cut out the junk food, hit the gym five times a week, and those pounds will start melting off in no time, right? Not quite. While diet and exercise are undeniably critical factors in weight loss, our bodies are…

Ingredients like Lion’s Mane may sound impressive — but does it work? — I love coffee. I love the way it smells, the way it tastes, and the way it gives me a much-needed jolt of focus during those first crucial hours in the morning when I’m at work. But coffee does not love me. At least, that is what I must assume…

It’s not so much about counting calories as making every calorie count — I’ve been struggling with chronic migraines for the last several months. My migraines have many triggers, but exercise is one of the worst. I was in denial about it for a long time. …

You can stay fit even if you’re shackled to your desk — I’ve been working from home for nearly three years now, and I have to say it’s not always a picnic. While I am grateful that my daily commute is a three-second walk down the hallway, my current work schedule is extremely busy. Once I sit down, the proverbial shackles are…

The problem with pharmacophobia and natural treatments — Every morning, I sat on the edge of my bed and glared at the bottle of propranolol that sat untouched on my nightstand. I stared them down as though they were a challenge, as though if I could get out of bed without taking one, I’d “win” for another day. …

From someone who’s going through it right now — for the second time — I’m a coffee addict. I don’t mean that in a cute way like, “Oh, I’m addicted to coffee because I need my morning Starbucks!” I mean, I’m an actual addict who can’t seem to cut herself off at a healthy amount. I’ve lied to myself about how much coffee I…

As if the Pill didn’t have enough side effects already — For centuries, humans have been trying to control their reproductive destiny, with one of the earliest known forms of birth control being crocodile dung, used by Egyptian women in 1850 B.C. Since then, we’ve come up with some more effective (and less smelly) methods, but they’ve all had their fair…

The number on the scale isn’t a great metric for determining overall health and longevity — A study by the University of North Carolina found that a staggering 88% of Americans aren’t metabolically healthy. But what does that mean, exactly? How can you tell if you’re one of the 12%? And if you aren’t, what can you do about it? The first step is understanding what…

Don’t let all the “what-ifs” stop you from getting screened — Honestly? I wasn’t going to write about this. I’m a health writer who likes to share stories about tasty, healthy foods and fun, effective workouts. I’m not the kind of health writer who enjoys discussing procedures that involve self-induced diarrhea and a camera up the behind. However, this month is…