Facts About Dietary Supplements
JoAnn Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, weighs in on common misconceptions about supplement use.
Wellness
Fall 2024
All Physical Activity Counts
Recent research using wearable devices shows all physical activity is valuable, including cleaning, gardening, or walking short periods.
Kraft Center Celebrates Expanded Eligibility of LGBTQ+ Blood Donors
New federal guidelines empower blood banks to be inclusive of more potential blood donors and increase the blood supply for patients.
Summer 2023
The Man, the Myth
Shalender Bhasin, MD, examines facts and myths surrounding male body image disorders and related anabolic steroid use.
Beware of Sleep Misinformation on Social Media
Brigham researchers are shedding light on an alarming amount of sleep misinformation online.
The Untapped Promise of Obesity Medications
Semaglutide and other therapies hold promise for people with obesity—if only they were more accessible.
Winter 2022
How to Stay in Conversations About Racism
Joel T. Katz, MD, shares insights for engaging in dialogues about racism.
Resources for Learning and Growth
Check out our editors' recommended resources for learning more about racial justice in medicine and society.
Winter 2021
Don’t delay preventive health screenings
The six essential preventive health screenings to keep up with during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Health Coach For Your Brain
The Brain Health Champion initiative helps patients protect their cognitive health through nutrition, exercise, and other activities.
Supporting Resilience in Times of Crisis
Nomi Levy-Carrick, MD, MPhil, shares strategies to get through the COVID-19 crisis with resilience.
Fall 2019
Make Mental Health Part of Your Annual Checkup
Physician Katherine Rose, MD, offers tips for talking about mental health with your primary care doctor.
Your Diet Could Help Fight Depression
In addition to protecting against heart disease, the Mediterranean diet may have benefits for preventing depression.
Texting Behind the Wheel
Parents often text and drive, according to new research from the Brigham.
Winter 2019
The Health Numbers You Need to Know
Cardiologist Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, explains the four health stats to know, achieve, and maintain for optimal health.
Gene Mutation Guards Against Sugar
When it comes to living well with a sweet tooth, some people have all the luck.
Summer 2018
The Results Are In
What happened when CNBC journalist Meg Tirrell had her whole genome sequenced.
Is Home Genetic Testing Right for You?
Genetic counselor Elizabeth Fieg, MS, CGC, shares what health information-seekers can expect from at-home DNA test kits.
Summer 2017
Putting Antibiotic Allergies to the Test
BWH scientists push back on overestimated antibiotic allergies.
Fun and Allergy Free
Allergy sufferers may find relief at these summer destinations.
5 Myths About Allergies
BWFH allergist Margee Louisias, MD, MPH, weighs in on the top misunderstandings about environmental allergies.
Be SPF Savvy
Brush up on the basics of sun protection.
Winter 2016/17
More Tools to Bust Heart Disease Risk
New research from BWH hints certain interventions may be equally or more effective than statin medications for cholesterol.
Sleepless, West to East
A six-hour flight from Boston to London can cause worse jet lag than flying nearly the same distance from Boston to Los Angeles.
Keep Moving This Winter
Waking up on a chilly winter morning seems to aggravate chronic joint pain associated with arthritis.
Nuts for Better Health
BWH investigators discovered a greater intake of nuts was associated with lower levels of inflammation.