General Health & Wellness

It’s what we all seek, and it seems like everyone has an opinion about how to get there. We’ll help you cut through the clutter with expert insights to help you manage your family’s health and wellness needs.

Boost your workout—head outdoors

A natural environment is healthier and it can up the physical challenge with uneven terrain and changing surfaces.

Flu is on the rise

Flu season is ramping up. Luckily there’s still time to get vaccinated. But do it soon.

Beware the impulse buy

Those sweets and treats you innocently choose at the checkout line will have a cumulative effect on your health.

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‘His birthday will always be a party’

Riggs Wilder Deming is the first baby of the year.

Study: 3 in 4 struggle with loneliness

It even afflicts those who aren't necessarily considered high risk for emotional problems—and it's particularly pernicious in the late 20s, mid-50s and 80s.

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Your top stories of 2018

From miracles to mysteries, you loved these best of the best Health Beat stories.

Snack attack? Go high-protein

Rich in nutrients and protein, soy is an ideal solution for a quick pick-me-up between meals.

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Sweet babies, sweet names

Four newcomers crack the top-10 baby name lists this year.

Adding form to fitness

Slow, methodical ballet moves are fast becoming a popular new approach to physical activity.

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Walk like a penguin—and other winter safety tips

Never underestimate the likelihood of a fall in snow and ice. And yes, this means YOU.