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Does 'Dry January' actually improve your health? Here's what to know

January 5, 2024

Does 'Dry January' actually improve your health? Here's what to know

Many Americans may participate in Dry January this month, a public health campaign that encourages going alcohol-free for 31 days. Here's what to know about the effects of staying sober for 4 weeks.

Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year's resolutions, experts say: Health goal 'boost'

January 3, 2024

Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year's resolutions, experts say: Health goal 'boost'

Three medical experts and Planet Fitness lead trainer Teddy Savage discuss how semaglutide treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy will shape 2024 and potentially change resolutions.

To reduce cancer risk, skip the alcohol, report suggests: ‘No safe amount’

January 3, 2024

To reduce cancer risk, skip the alcohol, report suggests: ‘No safe amount’

Giving up alcoholic drinks or reducing the amount consumed could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, says a report published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps

January 1, 2024

New Year can bring better sleep at night if you follow these 9 smart steps

When it comes to setting healthy resolutions, sleep is just as essential as nutrition and exercise, experts agree. Here are nine of the year's most noteworthy sleep findings.

New Year's best insights for a happy, healthy and more hopeful life

January 1, 2024

New Year's best insights for a happy, healthy and more hopeful life

Just in time for the New Year of 2024, here are 30 quotes from well-known people about self-care, happiness and healing that may make a difference for people of all walks of life.

Sleep tracking going too far? You might be suffering from this condition, expert says

December 31, 2023

Sleep tracking going too far? You might be suffering from this condition, expert says

People who obsessively track their sleep may suffer from a condition called orthosomnia. Sleep neurologist Meredith Broderick, M.D., shared the warning signs and remedies.

10 helpful tips for choosing New Year's resolutions

December 30, 2023

10 helpful tips for choosing New Year's resolutions

There are several methods that can help you choose a more attainable New Year's resolution — and ultimately make your year better. Try these 10 good ideas.

New Year's resolution ideas and how to crush them: 10 steps to take

December 29, 2023

New Year's resolution ideas and how to crush them: 10 steps to take

Discover achievable New Year's resolutions for personal growth – from health to learning, relationships and career – and set paths for change in 2024.

Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them

December 29, 2023

Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them

Google has released its annual Year in Search, which breaks down the top searches in 2023. Below are the top 10 health-related questions of this year, along with experts’ responses to each.

New York doctor gives 5 tips for staying active outdoors during the cold winter months

December 28, 2023

New York doctor gives 5 tips for staying active outdoors during the cold winter months

Exercising in the winter can be challenging with low temperatures and snow or ice covering the ground. A New York doctor shared top tips for safely working out in the winter season.