Forget 10,000 Steps. Researchers Found the Number That Actually Keeps Weight Off
byThe 10,000-step goal has no clinical basis. A 2026 meta-analysis of 18 studies found 8,500 steps per day is the number actually linked to sustained weight loss.
Wellness
Clean living made practical — evidence-based guidance on the habits, products and swaps that make your home and body healthier.
6 Supplements Pharmacists Flag for Women Over 60
bySix supplements that pharmacists consistently flag for women over 60 — the research behind each warning, the interaction risk, and the safer alternatives backed by NIH, FDA, and BMJ-published evidence.
What Time Should You Stop Eating Before Bed? Here’s What the Science Says
byDo. you find yourself looking at the clock as you make dinner? Are you trying to reverse engineer your dinner time so it doesn’t…
The Neighborhoods Where People Live the Longest in Every State
byWhere you live shapes how long you live. Not your gym habit. Not your multivitamin. The neighborhood you call home. It determines your air…
The Healthiest ZIP Code in Every State
byWhere you live shapes your health more than most people realize. We analyzed Neighborhood Wellness Scores across 13,401 U.S. ZIP codes — measuring food access, air quality, walkability, and healthcare availability — to find the single top-scoring ZIP code in all 50 states plus D.C. Some results will surprise you.
The Top Anti-Aging Superfoods for Women Over 40
byIf menopause wasn’t bad enough, there’s a little something called perimenopause. Which is sort of like menopause’s appetizer (or amuse bouche for those who…
10 Wildly Popular Ice Creams That Aren’t Legally Ice Cream
byTen tubs from brands you know say frozen dairy dessert on the front, not ice cream. Here is the federal standard they miss, and how to check any tub in 15 seconds.
How to Store Food Without Plastic
byYou know what stinks? The fact that plastic is now a problem. It’s such a great and handy tool, especially around the kitchen. But…
Supplements Every Woman Should Take in Her 50s (To Look Younger in Her 60s)
byThe problem with changing your diet and lifestyle to look better is that it doesn’t happen overnight. If you want to look good next…
10 Natural Alternatives to Bleach That Actually Work
byTen science-backed natural bleach swaps for laundry, bathrooms, and floors — what actually disinfects, what just smells fresh, and what never to mix.
Don’t Take These 10 Supplements Before Knowing This
byTen popular supplements pharmacists wish you’d ask about first — bleeding risks, drug interactions, toxic doses, and the third-party tests that matter.
10 Body Signs You Should Never Ignore
byTen body signals — from persistent bloating to thunderclap headaches — that warrant a call to your doctor, your urgent care, or 911. With what to actually say.