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.

Cautionary tale of cracker crumbs

Learn the tricks of the trade to keep gluten out of your food.

Let go of your grudge

Hanging onto bitterness does nothing to settle up with those who have wronged you—and at day's end, it'll lead to anxiety and depression.

Patient Story

One goal at a time

Battling advanced cervical cancer, a Canadian Lakes resident focuses on her bucket list—including a 5K walk to support her regional cancer center.

Strawberries—the guilt-free treat

Sweeten your spring and early summer with a pair of recipes based on nature's natural sweetener.

Sit less, live more

A long-running American Cancer Study study of 92,000 people reinforces the simple notion that a more active lifestyle can lead to a longer, healthier life.

Eating out? Mind your salt

A single meal at most restaurants far exceeds the recommended daily allotment of sodium.

The magic 8 for triceps training

Push-ups and dips are among the best exercises to engage these muscles.

Patient Story

Focus on these 5 healthy habits

Start wherever you are and build from there to make small steps toward a better future.

The spring trifecta

Asparagus, watercress and peas are the mainstays of early spring yields—and they deliver a heap of vitamins and minerals lost to winter.

Ready for the male pill?

It's a decade or more from approval, but the experimental contraceptive is showing promise in its ability to safely lower sperm production.

7 shingles facts you need to know

Expert says it's time to get serious about shingles, the adult chickenpox with potentially long-term effects.

Got broccoli and berries? Turn down the heat

Don't cook the goodness out of antioxidant-rich foods—they're more apt to maintain their powerful qualities when prepared gently.