Be Well: Your Guide to Healthy Living - Page 6

Be well: Floss your teeth daily for better heart health

May 1, 2023

Be well: Floss your teeth daily for better heart health

In this new entry in Fox News Digital's "Be Well" series, less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but they could also help the heart.

Be well: Catch skin cancer warning signs early with regular self-exams

April 24, 2023

Be well: Catch skin cancer warning signs early with regular self-exams

Early detection and treatment is key to catching and treating skin cancer successfully. Doctors recommend performing regular self-exams. Here is the latest "Be Well" series article.

Florida swim instructor's viral TikTok warns parents to avoid buying blue bathing suits for kids: Here's why

April 19, 2023

Florida swim instructor's viral TikTok warns parents to avoid buying blue bathing suits for kids: Here's why

A mother and swim instructor from Spring Hill, Florida, has gone viral on TikTok with her water safety advice to never buy blue-colored bathing suits for kids.

Be well: Take smart steps to reduce the stress of caregiving

April 17, 2023

Be well: Take smart steps to reduce the stress of caregiving

While caring for loved ones can be personally rewarding, it can also be a source of significant stress. A registered nurse offers tips on preventing exhausting and burnout.

Be well: Reduce your colon cancer risk with regular screenings

April 10, 2023

Be well: Reduce your colon cancer risk with regular screenings

One in five diagnoses of colorectal cancer are in people younger than 55, and advanced disease affects three in five people. Screening is the best way to "be well" — and reduce risk.

Be well: Eat walnuts every day for a healthy gut and healthy heart

April 3, 2023

Be well: Eat walnuts every day for a healthy gut and healthy heart

Walnuts’ heart health benefits may be linked to better gut health. For this week's Be Well, a dietitian shares her tips for incorporating walnuts into your daily diet.

Be well: Take a walk outside to boost your mental health

March 27, 2023

Be well: Take a walk outside to boost your mental health

Spending even a short time outdoors can bring numerous mental health benefits, including greater concentration, improved mood and reduced stress, a doctor told Fox News Digital.

Be well: Spring-clean your medicine cabinet to remove expired drugs

March 20, 2023

Be well: Spring-clean your medicine cabinet to remove expired drugs

Just in time for spring-cleaning season, a pharmacist shares expert tips for the proper disposal of expired or unneeded medications to help ensure a safer home.

Be well: Why it's wise to ditch the elevator and take the stairs

March 13, 2023

Be well: Why it's wise to ditch the elevator and take the stairs

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator can help burn extra calories, strengthen leg muscles and boost energy. Check out this latest entry in Fox News Digital's "Be Well" health series.

Be well: Quit smoking (or encourage someone else to kick the habit)

March 6, 2023

Be well: Quit smoking (or encourage someone else to kick the habit)

Quitting smoking could extend your life by up to 10 years, along with many other health and wellness benefits. An addiction doctor offers tips for kicking the habit.