Category: Health & Wellness

It’s National Strawberry Day…in February?

hands full of fresh strawberries

When you think of strawberries, you usually think of warm days in the sunshine, not shivering in the final weeks of Winter. It makes sense, as the peak of strawberry season are the months of May and June. So it’s understandable if you’re a bit confused as to why we would be celebrating this beautiful […]

Can Pets Boost Your Brain Power?

Smiling Corgi wearing glasses with books open on table

Any pet lover knows that the answer to that question is a resounding, “OF COURSE!”  Well, as CNN reports, a new study has confirmed what we’ve known all along: having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as […]

Actor Eric Dane dies after Short Battle with ALS – What is ALS, and What You Need to Know

Actor Eric Dane at fundraiser

Actor Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, 2026, at 53 years old, just 10 months after revealing his ALS diagnosis. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement to NBC News. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, […]

HigherDose Brings Red Light Therapy to Showers

Woman on facialist table smiles with eyes closed under red light therapy glow

HigherDose has been one of the leading innovators in the wellness tech scene over the past few years. During this period, it has mainly focused on red light therapy, which is claimed to help improve skin and hair health at a cellular level. Now, it has expanded its red light therapy offerings to include a Red […]

Raising Awareness for Eating Disorders

Logo and words National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is a time to focus on educating the public about eating disorders – to provide information, support, visibility, and hope to everyone affected by eating disorders. This year, EDAW runs from Feb. 23 to March 1 with a theme Every BODY Belongs. According to the U.S. Department of Health […]

Going for Daily Walks Can Add 10+ Years to Your Life

three women walking together

The next time someone tells you to “take a walk,” even if you may not appreciate their tone, it’s probably one of the healthiest moves you could make. Walking can not only help you lose weight and keep it off, but it can also improve your bone density, mobility, and even your mood. Now, new research finds that […]

What is a Pulmonary Embolism? Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments

Actress Catherine O'Hara at event

Last week, it was confirmed that beloved actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate. TMZ was first to report the news. This left many wondering, what exactly is a pulmonary embolism? What are the symptoms? Who is at risk? What is a Pulmonary Embolism? In general, a pulmonary embolism (PE) […]

The Wonderful Benefits of Grapefruit

Grapefruit wedges and half a grapefruit on table

February is National Grapefruit month! Let’s dive into all the reasons why you should give this fruit a try. Grapefruit is part of the citrus family, but it also grows in clusters on trees, like grapes, which is said to be where the name originates. Grapefruits come in a variety of colors including yellow, pink and […]

The Death of James Van Der Beek at 48 Reminds Everyone about the Importance of Colorectal Screenings

Actor James Van Der Beek at GQ event

Actor James Van Der Beek’s death following a battle with colon cancer offers a stark reminder about a rising threat to young adults. While incidence rates for many cancers have been on the decline for several decades, the opposite is true for colon cancer – particularly among adults under the age of 50. We still don’t know for certain why the […]