Dylan Roche

1 month ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

You might’ve heard the expression “Misery loves company.” If we’re being pessimistic, we might interpret this to mean that people going through misery love to make life miserable for other people. But if we think about the expression a little more graciously, it could mean that people going through misery actually take comfort in knowing there are other people out there going through similar experiences. Having this type of company, as it turns out, is healthy.

2 months ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

If you’re like most nutrition-conscious people, you’ve heard you’re supposed to watch your sodium intake. As much as salty food might taste satisfying, excess sodium causes fluid imbalances and has negative effects on our cardiovascular health, including high blood pressure and risk of stroke. But it might surprise you to learn that as important as it is to cut back on sodium, it’s also important to ensure you’re getting adequate potassium.

2 months ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

Most of us know exercise is good for us—the problem is just all the things that prevent us from getting the exercise we need. The time commitment. The boredom factor. The way exercise just seems harder and harder as our bodies age. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic reports that after age 50, more than 70 percent of people fail to get enough exercise. Maybe this is why pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past few years.

2 months ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

When it comes to soothing and improving your skin, one of the most reliable ingredients is probably already sitting right in one of your kitchen cabinets: salt. Yes, the same go-to mineral you add to food can also help remove dead skin cells and other debris for healthier skin. A DIY homemade body scrub is a great choice for exfoliating, when fine particles (such as salt grains) slough away debris to freshen up your skin and prime it for absorbing products like moisturizer.

Mar 8, 2025 | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

Strong, healthy teeth are more than just the makings of a beautiful, confident smile—good oral health is a key component to good overall health. This might explain why adding fluoride to tap water is considered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century.