Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Sugar often gets compared to drugs like nicotine or cocaine in popular media, with claims that it "hooks" us and keeps us coming back for more. But is sugar truly addictive in the same way as those ...

Auntie Anne’s pretzels waft their buttery, doughy scent through the air, creating an olfactory tractor beam that pulls shoppers in mid-stride. The twisted treats provide the perfect portable snack for ...

Call it H 2 0 2.0. Water is essential to life — it serves as building material for cells, helps regulate body temperature and lubricates joints. Though it is so crucial, many Americans aren’t ...

Pillow Talk is a series that deciphers our mixed signals about sex—who’s actually having it, who isn’t, and why—one interview at a time. Get in touch to suggest a subject. This week, we meet Devon, a ...

There are few things more frustrating than grabbing a quick snack and feeling hungry again just moments later, especially if that snack also left you feeling fatigued. Choosing a snack that won't ...

In my thousands of hours of conversations with leaders, I discovered that we share a common belief: that our confidence will arrive once we receive a certain title or status. We think we will finally ...

The statistics surrounding addiction within the hospitality community are alarming. “There are an estimated 15.5 million restaurant employees nationally, and an estimated 2.5 million are struggling ...

LEELANAU COUNTY — The Leelanau Conservancy has raised $8 million to permanently protect the long-dormant Sugar Loaf property and transform it into a public natural area by spring 2026. According to a ...

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to addiction, a University of Mississippi study concludes. The study's insight ...

Pennington Gap, Va. — On a Saturday evening in June, people of this rural region gathered at the historic Lee Theatre to celebrate the founding of Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence. Kingsolver, ...