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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Whether it's step counts, daily workouts, or food intake, what gets measured gets monitored. For example, 2023 research suggests that wearing a fitness tracker that logs physical activity and provides feedback may help motivate some people to achieve their fitness goals. For people who want to lose weight or have a health condition like type 2 diabetes, tracking the nutritional profile of each meal is critical.
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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Muscle health is critical for mobility, overall wellbeing, and quality of life, especially in older adults. Since muscle burns calories, having strong, healthy muscle mass helps boost a person's metabolic rate, which can help with weight loss. For fitness enthusiasts like bodybuilders, bulking up or adjusting diet and exercise to gain muscle mass is a top priority.
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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) are a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, obesity. GLP-1s are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance. Plus, they require a prescription from your doctor. While some online retailers and compounding pharmacies offer cheaper compounded versions of GLP-1s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concerns over the safety of these products. As of Feb.
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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Healthy aging involves more than just longevity. It's about extending your lifespan to live healthier longer and slowing biological aging or how fast the body ages at a cellular level. While genes play a role in aging, diet, and lifestyle factors can significantly impact biological age. For example, a sedentary person who frequently consumes ultra-processed foods may age faster than someone who exercises regularly and follows a nutrient-dense diet.
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3 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of March 27, 2025, 483 confirmed measles cases have been reported in 20 states. The CDC says that one school-aged child died from measles in Texas, and one death is still under investigation. While the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine can effectively prevent the disease, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.
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3 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Social media is full of copycat recipes that promise to be as good or better than popular restaurant dishes, from famous cheesecakes to zesty chicken wings. Some social media influencers have taken this DIY revolution further by posting videos detailing how to make homemade antibiotics. Recently, homemade versions of Gatorade, a popular sports drink, have popped up in social media news feeds.
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4 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Healthspan — the latest buzzword in the anti-aging and longevity space — is about living healthier longer by remaining in good health and free from chronic diseases and significant disabilities that may impact quality of life. Genetics can play a role in living healthier longer, but so can lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity levels.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
Zebra striping and damp drinking can reduce short-term health risks associated with alcohol. Still, it's unclear whether these mindful drinking trends can lower long-term risks of health conditions linked to alcohol use, such as cancer. Whether it's hanging out with friends, club hopping, or pub crawling, social gatherings often involve drinking alcohol.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane |Sandra Vigelienė
BUBBL'R's manufacturer claims its popular sparkling water beverage is "bubbles with benefits" as it contains all-natural ingredients that can help boost the immune system. While it may be a potentially "healthier" choice than soda or energy drinks, experts say it's unlikely that drinking these beverages will deliver enough antioxidants to significantly benefit the immune system. Scientific evidence continues to emerge on the potential health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverages and energy drinks.
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1 month ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane
New research has found significant links between Western dietary patterns during pregnancy and ADHD and autism. While a whole foods diet is a better option, experts say one specific nutrient may be equally critical for healthy prenatal brain development. Estimates indicate that in 2022, 7 million children in the United States aged 3 to 17 years have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — one million more than in 2016.
