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Jacqueline Raposo
Contributing Editor at Dr. B

Jacqueline Raposo

Jacqueline Raposo is a freelance writer, podcast producer, and author who works with fascinating humans across food, health, and mindful lifestyle to create enriching stories that cultivate conversation and inspire action.
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A young Black woman wearing a sweater talks on her phone while looking out her kitchen window in a cozy kitchen decorated with twinkle lights and pine boughs and small tress. Open pine shelves are behind her and the counter in front of her is spread with baking materials.
Health hacks to help you power through the holidays
A closeup shot of a white woman's hands with funky jewelry and chipped red nail polish over a journal with photos and sketches, and a camera nearby.
Love it or hate it, make this winter work for you
A young white woman with long dark brown hair sits on her bed wearing a sweatshirt and shorts, sipping from a mug.
How to prepare for winter virus season 2024
A young Black man and young white woman in stylish fall clothes lie in a hammock in the middle of the woods, reading and smiling at each other.
This Thanksgiving, pass on the gratitude. Pile on the purpose.
Overhead shot of a woman's sweatered arms holding a mug of coffee or tea in her hands, which are resting on a blanket, and her slippered feet, which rest on a white sheepskin rug.
Are you always cold? It could be a health condition.
A young white woman with blond hair wearing a pink sweater and black jeans sits on her couch holding her hand to her fluffy white dog in a bright, calm living room.
Is hard water or an overeager routine harming your skin? Here’s how to tell.
A white couple stand together at their stove in a warm, cluttered kitchen with many wood accents and comfortable clutter.
Your post-vote priority this week? Massage and chill.
The body of a faceless massage therapist, working on the foot of a client whose body is off camera, lying on a massage table in an open, airy studio.
When a massage can ease a migraine—and which type is best.
A young white woman with short red hair wearing a white shirt sits at a table in a bright white room in front of a computer and touches her lip as she gazes into the screen.
Learn how HSAs and FSAs can help you save cash and stress less!
A young woman with dark skin and long dark hair wearing a black winter coat sits outside at a cafe table in the sun, looking down into her phone with a credit card out to pay for something.
How to save with an HSA or FSA—and which is best for you
Closeup outdoor groundscape of autumn leaves floating in glossy water.
It’s getting dark and cold. Here's how to cope.
A thin white massage therapist in blue pants and a white shirt with her short hair pulled back stretches a female patient wearing fitted clothing who lays on a massage table in an airy treatment room.
Can I use my HSA or FSA to pay for massage therapy?
View of an Asian woman wearing a tan trench coat from behind, walking on a street through a park flanked with trees with golden leaves.
It’s an overwhelming world. Use science to destress.
A young white couple in autumn clothing sit in the back of a car, eating lunch and cuddling their large lab dog.
3 simple changes you can make for better health
Faraway shot of two people on a lakeshore in autumn.
Why the shift to fall messes with our health
A young, attractive Asian couples sits in a tree, reading books and smiling to each other.
New science blames “brain goo” for weight gain!
Anonymous brunette in sleepwear raising arms and stretching back while sitting on bed after awakening in sunlit attic bedroom.
How to be too rest(ed) to be stressed!
Cute French Bulldog sitting on floor near crop anonymous pregnant female owner on toilet in bathroom at home.
Don’t go too big. (But to be safe, go at home.)
Determined Ethiopian female athlete with braided hair bun squatting with heavy medicine ball during intense workout in gym.
Use your HSA/FSA to save at Blink Fitness with Dr. B
A portrait from behind of a young woman on the beach rising her hands toward the sun.
Summer’s not over yet! (But it is almost. Drink it up.)
Two young white women, both with blond hair, one thin, one curvy, run on a beach in Thailand, smiling and laughing together.
No pain. No gain. (That’s a good thing.)
The back of a young woman standing in a field of wildflowers during sunset, her arms raised.
Go for the goal-d!
A couple prepares food in a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and natural light.
What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? (And can I use my HSA/FSA?)
Young Latina women with curly hair walking around the city smiling.
Protect your teeth with the latest oral care tips!
A front porch with a white fence and two white rocking chairs, an American flag blowing in the breeze, the tops of other houses and the suggestion of water in the distance.
Report: States in highest demand for free healthcare reveal political pitfalls
A beautiful Indian woman wearing a white shirt and long feathered earrings sits at a restaurant table and smiles as she cuts into a colorful dish.
What’s the best way to optimize your nutrition? Here’s what the science says.
Three generations of a smiling Black family dine outdoors at sunset, the restaurant in a mountainous, warmly lit city.
New studies on midlife reveal lifelong habits for optimal longevity
Portrait of a beautiful young Black woman wearing a brown top smiling with her eyes closed as she lays on the grass, with a brown hat next to her.
How to avoid poisonous plants, high bacteria levels and hormonal mosquitos this summer
Back view backlit shot of unrecognizable woman in a wheelchair listening to music in her headphones and looking through window thinking of something.
New studies reveal music’s effect on our brain and heart
A young woman with her hair tied up, wearing a long sleeved shirt, is seen from behind, working on a laptop in front of a sunlit window.
How to save money on weight loss support tools
Curvy woman lying on an adjustable weight bench training from home accompanied by her cute puppy in living room
Healthy weight management programs to try before medical weight loss
Grandpa and granddaughter fish off the end of a dock and family has a bonfire on a beautiful summer evening.
Learn how to prevent tick bites and Lyme disease
A young Black woman inside a car rests with her eyes closed against the sun and her arms on the open door window frame, seen in the side mirror.
Why does REM sleep go rogue? Here’s what the science says.
A white woman with long dreadlocks and tattoos wearing a summer dress sits at an outdoor cafe, reading an ebook.
Study reveals on taste buds, tattoos and heat domes
A young white woman with short red hair sits on a balcony of her creative home painting a picture. There's greenery off the balcony and southwestern, artsy vibes inside.
The latest sun and skin care tips for a safe summer
Young woman reading a book while relaxing outside on a chair on her patio with a view inside Jandía National Park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Sotavento Beach, Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain.
Mind-blowing gene therapies are on the horizon
A dreamy toned photo of a stack of Polaroid photos with one showing a Ferris wheel on top.
How brains make memories and what can alter them
An outdoor photo of a diverse, attractive group of friends dining al fresco, with a young Black male host smiling as he pours wine into a friend's glass.
Why are doctors prescribing art as therapy?
A young woman with brown hair wearing a sweater smiles as she holds her infant son in front of a blossomed Japanese cherry blossom tree.
What studies reveal about sex and gender differences in health and science
A man stands at the top of hill on dirt road looking out through a clearing in the trees at the mountains
How simple things like dirt, water and heat affect health.
A color photo of a curvy woman with brown skin looking into a mirror at a gym, holding up her phone and taking a picture.
How to use your HSA to save on YouFit gym membership costs
Color photograph of a curvy Black woman with an Afro wearing orange workout clothing doing a deep lunge in her living room while watching a BODi fitness program on an iPad set on her coffee table.
How to use your HSA/FSA to save on BODi subscriptions and the BODi Bike
An Asian woman in a tunnel wearing a backless t-shirt has her back to the camera and throws her white hair into the air, with her arms extended outward.
How to break from perfectionism and busyness!
A young thin woman with long brown hair wearing jeans, a sweater and a face mask walks on a city street returning from shopping, with fresh fruit, vegetables and bread in reusable bags.
What to know about seasonal allergies this spring
A young Latino father plays on the floor with his two sounds, underneath a tent in their living room, laying on top of blue pillows, snacking from bowls of popcorn.
The best hair loss treatment: Dutasteride vs. Finasteride
Back view of unrecognizable sad white with head down sitting at colorful workplace with notebooks scattered around, frustrated.
What you should know about taxes and medical deductions
Young female office worker with raised arms and closed eyes sitting at desk with computer while working in home office
What is a Letter of Medical Necessity for HSA/FSA?
A colorful photo shows a young white mother doing yoga on a mat in her airy, bohemian living room while her young child jumps around on a leather couch.
Are you getting the most out of your workout?
A young white woman with white hair wearing a yellow sweater smiles as she sits in a brightly lit cafe with a croissant and glass of juice on the table in front of her.
How to foster healthy blood sugar levels
Color photograph of a white male F45 Training personal trainer kneeling down to assist F45 gym members who lay on the floor, raising barbell weights above them. Photo courtesy F45.
How to use your HSA/FSA at F45 Training
Cute curvy couple sweetly kissing at home portrait. They look real and authentic.
Are genital warts contagious?
A dreamy photo of a young white woman in a long white nightgown lighting candles in a bathroom with large checkered tiles and a claw foot tub, with light streaming in from the windows.
Are we getting sick younger? Here's what the science says.
A dreamy photograph of a man sitting on the wing of a plane set near the ocean, staring into the distant sunset.
When improving your health comes down to the numbers
Young couple hugging and smiling while sitting in outdoor patio of coffee shop
Can you get impetigo from kissing someone with a beard?
View of outdated scientific equipment in a technology lab room.
How will technology transform our healthcare?
Full body photograph of a young Black man in casual clothes laughing at a joke while sitting on a soft floor pad and reading a book at home in a sunlit room surrounded by plants and wood and rope accents.
The latest research on how to be happy
A young Black woman with short black hair wearing a long tan wool coat, blue sweater and long tan scarf walks alongside a gray stone city building, holding a cup of takeaway coffee and smiling as she looks down into her phone.
Finding hope in health technology
A young woman concentrates as she lifts a heavy weight during an Orangtheory Fitness class.
How you might be able to use your HSA/FSA to sweat and save at Orangetheory Fitness
A young Black man with a beard and Afro lays on a massage table with his eyes closed, smiling.
The latest studies on heads and hair
A celebratory photo of a SoulCycle class with a group of riders cheering and confetti flying through the air. Photo courtesy of SoulCycle.
How to use your HSA/FSA at SoulCycle
A beautiful young Black couple smile with their cheeks touching as they stand before pink cherry blossom trees.
How to protect your sexual health
Portrait of a tanned woman in her fifties or sixties wearing a swimsuit and goggles, smiling as she comes out of swimming in a lake.
Age against brain health, lactose and long-term care
Excited black father carrying happy little daughter on shoulders while mother laughing and strolling together on playground on tropical resort
What can you buy with HSA (and FSA) funds?
A child's hands old up a clear piggy bank with a few dollars in at against a blurry background of a bed and chair.
The best ways to improve your physical and financial health
Brown-skinned man relaxes in a Renova Hot Spring, wearing a towel wrapped around his head and glasses, with his beard frozen and a snowy, brushed landscape behind him.
Better sex, calmer stress and vital Covid news to know.
A young white woman in warm pajamas sits on the bed of her cozy house, looking out the window with her back to the camera while in a dim room.
Unwinding anxiety with self-care, magnesium and healing foods
A young white woman with long brown hair stares out at the dwindling sunset while holding a cup of coffee, a laptop open on the table nearby.
How much does Paxlovid cost in 2024?
A selfie of a woman on a beach in winter. She is wrapped up against the cold, wearing an insulated coat with he hood pulled up and a woollen hat. All that can be seen of her face is her eyes.
Eye twitches, conjunctivitis and more eye health updates
A young white woman is relaxing with closed eyes in front of scenic landscape wearing winter clothes and hat.
The best healthy habit lists to inspire your 2024
Tumbleweed decorated with large colored Christmas lights on snowy winter day at rural ranch.
Inspiring health + wellness slow reads
A young white woman wearing a black and red plaid shirt stands in front of a barn holding boughs of evergreens.
How to battle itchy skin and holiday heart syndrome
A curvy Black woman wearing gym clothes and a hair wrap and a muscular white woman wearing gym clothes stand close together, laughing, resting against a well of a gym.
Can I use my FSA/HSA for gym membership?
Inspired woman enjoying a hike during a winter mountain vacation in New Zealand.
When it’s time to learn new things
Photograph from above of a Black family in bed, with a man and woman cuddling two small children.
Do I have Covid-19, a cold, the flu or RSV?
Family with little child covering themselves with geometric Ecuadorian blanket taking a walk by the countryside at sunset, spending quality time together in autumn
Winter wellness and the health benefits of getting cozy
A color photograph of a woman's feet floating in a pool with red and gold Christmas tree bulbs floating nearby.
Dr. B’s health and wellness gift guide for 2024
Group of multigenerational family and friends relaxing around a fire in Sonoma Wine Country in California after dinner party. They are drinking wine and laughing.
What to know about Covid vaccines in 2023-2024
Latina mother and a 3 little daughters sit at the kitchen table having dinner, talking.
Healthcare updates on online Covid care, dogs and more
Sad and sick pinscher dog lying under a blanket with its owner on a sofa in the living room at home.
Can dogs get Covid-19—and spread it to humans?
Female friends in winter clothing gather at a table, smiling and hugging each other.
Self-care tips for Thanksgiving and beyond
A couple kisses on the porch of their apartment as seen through hazy windows.
How viruses spread on boats, to brains and more
Side view of calm Hispanic woman in casual clothes closing eyes and resting on couch near table with smartphone and notebook while taking break in home studies in light living room.
How to tell if a sinus infection has spread to your brain
Woman in red dress moving in red dress in the sunlight.
Why do we feel more pain at night?
High angle of unrecognizable hopeless female covering face and sitting on floor near bed in darkness while suffering from insomnia at night
How to stop gout pain at night?
A black and white photo of Cho-Cho the Health Clown. Photo courtesy of Cornell University.
Studies on fear show we love to be afraid
A young white man with short brown hair dressed in black suit stands in a corn field and looks at the camera as he lights a cigarette.
Big Tobacco vs. gas stove safety
Two young couples smile, talk, and prepare dinner together in a sunlight kitchen full of wood and stone accents.
The latest food science and digestion news
A dreamy outdoor photograph of a field and trees in autumn with speckled sunlight blurring part of the view.
Sleep health + hi-bear-nating tips
An overhead shot of the legs of a person wearing dark blue jeans and red rubber boots standing in the grass at the edge of still misty-blue water.
Fall health and hydration tips
A senior couple with brown skin wearing long pants and t-shirts is on an empty beach. The man holds the woman in his arms, and both are smiling.
How to get erectile dysfunction pills online
A woman in an orange sweater and jeans rakes leaves on a stone patio, as seen through glass doors from inside.
Fall cleaning tips and health news
A white hand and holding a large pink mushroom freshly picked from the forest.
When fungi aren’t fun guys.
Grooming routine of a young Black woman with curly brown hair. She is styling her hair by picking her curls with a long comb.
Hair today, gone tomorrow? Let’s talk hair health.
Young white couple sleeping in bed. Night lights coming from the street through the window make the room look blue.
Feed your brain with shock therapy?
Two laughing young African female friends holding on to a float while swimming together in the ocean on a sunny day.
Does good grief exist? Here’s the latest research.
A Latino toddler rides on the shoulders of their father while their mother looks up and laughs. They walk on a broad mountain road, smiling.
How different types of protein impact our health
Overhead shot of an anonymous woman receiving a balinese massage in a beautiful day spa. Pastel color scheme.
The 411 on whole-body medical massage benefits
A starling stands on a wooden floor, as seen at eye-level through an open door.
Human health + ticks + dogs + birds, oh my!
A young white woman with wearing a white skincare face mask, sunglasses, and a towel on her hair, stands against a wall of ivy and looks at the camera
What do itchy skin and rashes have to do with severe heat?
Two laughing young African female friends holding on to a float while swimming together in the ocean on a sunny day.
How extreme heat affects your health (and what to do about it)
A closeup shot on the beach of a white woman's hands. One holds seashells and other natural debris. The other holds small pieces of plastic found on the beach.
The latest research shows just how plastics impact our health
A young white person with shorn hair smiles in the light as they turn their body away from the camera.
The latest cancer care updates to know
A pregnant woman with long red hair wearing an orange bikini stands on the beach and puts sunscreen on her face.
Summer skincare updates and top tools for sun protection!
Different types of pills, Tablets in packs, and blister packs with colorful medicines are set on a pink background, with the fingers of a white hand picking one up.
Using a Drug Discount Card — How It Works
Young brunette woman sitting on the couch in their living room at home, with a 6-year old kid on her lap. She's on the phone doing a consultation with a doctor. The woman is checking the child’s temperature on a thermometer.
The best drug discount card: SingleCare vs. GoodRx
An outdoor photograph of city buildings and the heads of people marching in a Pride parade, with a pride flag with a heart at the center above the crowd.
2023 Pride and LGBTQ+ health news
An older thin white woman with short white hair wearing a sunhat, sun glasses and a bathing suite sits on a rainbow colored raft on the sand in front of the water.
Hydration and safety tips for summer!
A Black woman with brown hair wearing a long white shirt opens the sheer blinds covering a large window.
Respiratory illness health news to know
A young woman with brown skin and brown Afro hair smiles while touching her cheek and looking off camera. She’s wearing a purple tank and standing against a neutral colored wall.
How to treat the 4 types of rosacea
A young white woman with fair skin and short red hair wearing a white t-shirt puts moisturizer on her face while looking off camera.
Is rosacea an autoimmune disease?
Two young white friends pose in their underwear while having fun in the sun. They have dark hair, are smiling, are not wearing makeup and are wearing neutral colors.
Rosacea causes, symptoms and treatment
A curvy white woman with short brown hair wears a towel wrapped around her. She’s in a room full of plants, looking into a tabletop mirror while applying eye masks below her eyes.
Skin care for rosacea
A young Black woman with short hair wearing a yellow tank top sits on a couch, eating a bowl of cereal in a colorful bowl.
The latest food science news to know
A young white woman in bed hides under a sheet, smiling as she looks up at the rainbow-colored sheet above her.
Learn about the latest mental health support resources
Side view of a white woman with red hair sitting on a bed covered in white linens against a white wall splattered with sunlight, covering her face with her hands.
Top tools to help you manage medical debt
Volunteers help carry boxes of food for the recipients of a monthly church food pantry
Support your neighbors with Dr. B + NeighborShare
A white couple with red hair spend the morning in bed, laughing and drinking coffee against a blue wall with a white dog cuddling on the comforter.
How do I boost my microbiome health?
A fit Black man road running at sunrise. He is well built and wears all black sportswear whilst running on a road overlooking a city at sunrise.
Do you know these hypertension risks?
A color photograph of a young white woman with short blond hair wearing a white t-shirt, laying outside in a field of wildflowers with her face up to the sky.
How to love nature and protect yourself from ticks!
A closeup photograph of a Black woman with curly brown hair standing in front of a peach-colored wall. She's holding a bouquet of wildflowers close to her face, so only her swollen eyes are visible behind it.
What do we know about seasonal allergies today?
An outdoor photograph of a beautiful brown-skinned woman with black curly hair. She's sitting underneath an umbrella with palm trees in the background, her eyes shut and face tilted up to the sky.
What exactly is a migraine, anyway?
A curvy white man and woman wearing pants and long shirts walk barefoot on a beach.
The latest on STI rates and the stigma that feeds them
Portrait of a young Asian woman with pink hair wearing a yellow winter cap, thick coat and turtleneck sweater, looking off camera with the London Eye in the background.
Learn about UTI's, eating meat, and having sex!
A tan-skinned woman with curly brown hair wearing a blue tank top with a few tattoos on her arm leans out of a window against a green wall.
The latest weight stigma in France, film and more
A color indoor photograph of a young Black woman with brown hair wearing a yellow sweater and black pants. They sit cross-legged on a bed in front of a laptop with a dog sleeping alongside them, staring out into the sunny window.
What do we know about long Covid in 2023?
A closeup indoor photograph of a woman with brown skin and tattoos wearing shorts and a long-sleeved shirt, sitting on a couch covered with a blue blanket, holding a water bottle to their stomach.
Workout pain, medical PTSD and pain management tips
A color photograph of a child's hand resting over the hand of an older person, with slightly wrinkled skin, wearing a turquoise ring.
The latest on how to age gracefully
A color indoor photograph of a white mother wearing a brown sweater and her toddler, sitting on a bed in front of a computer, with a snowy tree-scape through the window behind them.
PHASE Scientific Americas and Dr. B make it easy to get COVID-19 antiviral medications from the comfort of your home
A color photograph of a Black woman in her bedroom, stretching while sitting up on her bed. She's wearing a pink-red nightdress and headband.
Let's celebrate Black health activists
A color indoor photograph of a couple in a white and steel kitchen. A young Asian man with short hair wearing a gray t-shirt embraces a young brown-skinned woman, also wearing a short-sleeve gray tea, holding a coffee cup.
Here's why we get that sexual feeling
A color indoor photograph of a white man wearing jeans and a long-sleeved shirt, laying on a blue velvet couch with a book over his head, napping.
Here's what may be causing your extreme fatigue
A color outdoor photograph of a sidewalk in front of a building with a bright red door and wall. A young Asian woman with long dark hair wearing a tan overcoat hugs a tall white man with brown hair wearing a black overcoat, their small white dog on a leash looking up at them.
The science of health, love and happiness!
A color outdoor photograph of a woman fully covered in winter clothing walking on a winter beach with her dog, a golden retriever
How to take care of your skin in winter
A color photograph of a sun-dappled kitchen, where a white mother with long dark hair wearing an apron kneads bread dough as her toddler runs around her.
2023 diet trends, gut health and cheese benefits!
A color outdoor photograph of a white woman with blond hair tied up into a bun and a pink scarf flowing in the wind. She's standing with her back to the camera, with an expansive New York City scene and pink sky ahead of her.
What are the health effects of quitting alcohol?
A colorful indoor photograph of a young white woman wearing a golden yellow shirt and medical mask, pointing to something off camera where a white colleague with blond hair.
Covid-19 variant XBB.1.5 news to know in January 2023
A color indoor photograph of a white, older male tourist wearing a camera around their neck, standing next to a window amongst bare dining tables, opening gauzy yellow curtains to a view of water and sky.
In dark times, here's how to find the light
A color outdoor landscape of a mountain range with a river cutting through it. In the foreground a woman stands with her back to the camera, wearing brown pants and a shiny gold jacket, raising their arms to the sky.
How to make the best non-resolutions this New Year
A color indoor photograph of a cheerful winter scene, with slippered feet perched on a coffee table in front of a misty bright window with holiday lights outdoors.
What happens when you get two viruses at one time?
A color indoor photograph of a Black man with short brown hair wearing a long tan shirt and jeans and a white woman with long red hair wearing a long white shirt and jeans. They're on a bed with a bowl of popcorn, talking and laughing with each other.
Swipe right for these top online dating health tips
A young Hispanic woman wearing a thick sweater and jeans sits on the floor of her living room, looking out the window, with a bunch of medication bottles on the coffee table next to her.
So you have Covid-19. What are your treatment options?
A color outdoor photograph of a child standing in front of evergreen trees, holding a large Christmas gift up so that it blocks their face.
Tips for less stressful holiday spending!
A color photograph of a white woman with her long hair tied up, working on a computer while seated in her living room with a baby resting on the couch next to her.
Are at-home health options improving?
A color photograph of a Black family gathered at their dining room table, with parents, children and teenagers mid-discussion.
Thanksgiving healthcare news and wellness updates
A color photograph of a Black family gathered at their dining room table, with parents, children and teenagers mid-discussion.
Your 2022 guide to healthy holidays!
A color photograph of a window shining dappled light on the body of a young, thin white woman with blond hair wearing jeans and leaning back against pillows
How to honor and protect our veterans' health!
A color photograph of a window shining dappled light on the body of a young, thin white woman with blond hair wearing jeans and leaning back against pillows
Why we need to talk about anorexia
An eerie black-and-white photograph of a wide field with a figure dressed as a ghost at center.
Scary health stories for Halloween haunts!
A color photograph of a window with an arm in a blue sweater pulling back faded curtains with fruit on them, a blue sky showing outside.
What is the future of mental healthcare?
A color photograph of a wide outdoor winter landscape, with two friends in a park with water and bare trees behind them. A young white woman sits on the top ledge of a park bench, wearing jeans, a scarf, a winter coat and hat, smiling down at her friend. A white man in a wheelchair wearing khaki pants, a dark jacket and sweatshirt with the hood up laughs up to her.
How you can nurture the friend zone - and why you should!
A color photograph of a wide outdoor autumn landscape. And Asian adult man and young teenage child stand on a rock cliff high over a body of water, which reflects the clouds and autumnal trees at top and bottom.
How to transition your body for cooler weather
A photograph of a white woman in her fifties sitting in a camp chair on a pebbled beach, looking into the water with a table and a coffee pot next to her, and a tent almost out of the frame.
Food and lifestyle heart health for women
Color photograph of a senior white couple on a beach wearing bathing suits, smiling and embracing each other.
Learn about polio's long history and post-polio syndrome
Color photograph of three generations of a white Italian family making pasta together in a sunlit kitchen.
Is gluten bad (or good) for you?
A white senior woman with short gray hair wearing a medical mask and red t-shirt is given an injection on her upper arm by a medical technician with curly hair wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and scrubs.
What to know about the new bivalent Covid-19 boosters
A toned young Black woman wearing black leggings and a bright pink fitted tank sits on the beach looking away from the camera as she holds an elevated yoga pose.
How every body can celebrate Yoga Awareness Month
A young woman with long red hair wearing a black tank top smiles into the camera as she stands next to an office whiteboard.
Learn tips for fostering healthy work-life balance
A male doctor with medium-toned skin and dark hair sits in a blue shirt and lab coat with a stethoscope around his neck, typing into a computer and smiling
How to get at-home Covid-19 care for everyone!
Photograph of man facing away from the camera, sitting alone and looking out the window in a low-lit room.
Is quarantine over? What the new CDC guidelines actually mean
A statue of a gnome meditating sits in a field of tall grass and purple flowers
Load up on these healthy tools for rest and relaxation
A masked, exhausted woman covered in mud stares intensely at the camera against a backdrop of muddy, artistic swirls on a white wall
What to know about Mpox exposure, vaccination and treatment
A glossy hand stretches out on a bed of wet pink salt.
Here's how to stay healthfully hydrated
A high overhead photograph of a Mediterranean beach with turquoise water to the left and sand dotted with umbrellas and people on the right.
Summer heat means it's time to update your skincare routine!
A tattooed forearm reaches up against a bright pink background with a hand spelling "I love you" in sign language.
PSA: "Disabled" is not a dirty word!
A photograph taken from inside a vehicle shows a broad mountain vista in the distance and a person's legs in a sleeping bag with a large dog sleeping alongside.
The healing power of camping, stargazing and birdwatching
A white person's arm reaches out into a body of turquoise blue water, holding a sea shell.
No body shame! All bodies are beach bodies!
A photograph of a dark blue sky with two fireworks mid-explosion at center.
When the sound and fury of fireworks hurts

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