Category Health & Wellness

Wildfire smoke and heavy ozone can turn a healthy run into a respiratory hazard. Learn how to time your sessions, reduce their intensity, and breathe easier. Is it safe to exercise in polluted air caused by wildfire smoke or smog?…

Not every blood pressure medication carries the same risks. Some are remarkably well tolerated. Others are associated with dizzy spells and falls that send seniors to the emergency room. Here’s how one cardiologist with more than 32 years of experience…

subbotniki/shutterstock The Old West wasn’t just terrifying because of stampedes or standoffs. For many, the scariest aspect of life at that time was the possibility of contracting tuberculosis, or tuberculosis as we…

Ground yourself in the present and leave the rest for later. Published on July 16, 2026 at 09:04 AM A schedule packed with commitments can be stressful, even when accompanied by fun plans, vacations, and local adventures. Practicing Yin Yoga…

How senior Erika Hoffman juggles her career as a transplant surgeon with trying to qualify for Kuna (Photo: Courtesy of Erika Hoffman) Published on July 16, 2026 at 06:00 AM In her mid-40s, Erika Huffman is fitter than ever. Triathlon…

You’re standing in the produce aisle, and suddenly every green leaf looks a little suspicious. That’s a reasonable reaction at the moment, as cases of cyclosporiosis have risen to more than 6,000 nationwide, and health officials still haven’t identified a…

There are already foods in most kitchens that can help lower blood sugar, some work into your next meal, and others gradually improve your numbers over weeks. Here’s a summary of 10 foods, divided into two categories: “spike blockers,” which…