Gender inequality is still a big issue. Yet overall, Western society has made some significant strides in the last century or two, especially in the last few decades. So in honor of Women’s History...

What is National Wear Red Day? Are you familiar with the "red dress campaign"? This Friday, February 4th, is National Wear Red Day. It’s an initiative by the American Heart Association designed to ...

For many of us, it's tempting not to think about our health until something goes wrong, especially when we’re young. In high school my best friend and I often walked to the corner store together t...

Yes, even a global pandemic can have a silver lining. Not to diminish the terrible parts of COVID-19, of which there are plenty, but it’s also OK to look for the positives, in part because doing so...

In this holiday season, many of us are gathering with family members and friends. Even if you’re not in the midst of a major life transition yourself, chances are someone in your immediate circle i...

Even under the best of circumstances, holiday travel can be stressful, but it’s also something many of us are looking forward to—especially after a year of much more physical distancing and much le...

How many old cell phones, laptops, or devices do you have lying around the house? Getting rid of them in a safe way supports your own and your community’s health. E-waste harms the environment Did...

Digital health can help people improve their health in many ways, from finding information online to managing chronic conditions via wearable devices. Getting online access to your own health recor...

Now you can do two good things at once: protect the environment and improve the health of underserved populations by donating used fitness trackers to RecycleHealth. RecycleHealth is a non-profit s...