Health

It’s every mom-to-be’s top wish that her baby be as healthy as possible when they’re born, and mom’s habits and self-care during pregnancy have everything to do with how the baby fares in utero and after birth. If you’re pregnant, you probably get lots of advice — solicited and unsolicited — about the best health … Read more

A good night of sleep is the ultimate pampering for your skin, your hair, and your nails. Great sleep is like getting the “full works” at the spa—a facial, a deep conditioning treatment, a mani-pedi. Why? Sleep is the prime time for the body to restore and repair itself at the cellular level. It’s during … Read more

The next time you have a check-up, don’t be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple activity that you’ve been doing since you were about a year old is now being touted as “the closest thing we have to a wonder drug,” in the words of Dr. Thomas Frieden, … Read more

Whether you’re an amateur athlete or a weekend warrior, it’s likely you put thought into your workout schedule. You train your muscles for strength and endurance, and you may think about cardiovascular fitness as well. But have you thought about how exercise may impact your gut health and vice versa? Researchers are learning more and … Read more

For most of us, stress is present on a daily basis. In some cases, it can be mild, in others it can be unbearable, so finding ways to relieve stress and stop it from creeping deeper into your life is imperative. One way to shake off the stress is to practice yoga. Here are 7 … Read more