HealthPerks Newsletter

Discover the 2025 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists to make informed choices about organic produce. Save money while prioritizing your health at the market.

Your liver is a dark-red, football sized organ that weighs more than three pounds. It sits in your upper right abdomen, under the ribs, below the diaphragm and above the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. This complex organ is one of your body’s busiest, performing some 500 tasks to regulate your metabolism and keep you healthy.

If you think a migraine is just a bad headache, you’ve probably never had one. Migraine is a neurological disease that can seriously impact your productivity and quality of life. According to the American Migraine Foundation, at least 39 million Americans are prone to migraine. Many more don’t realize their “headaches” are actually migraines and suffer in silence.

Enjoy every day of the early summer season by keeping allergies and summer colds at bay. Try a few of these tips to keep you healthy and enjoying the great outdoors!

If you’re over 55, you’ve probably had some version of this conversation. One friend jokes about looking everywhere for her keys only to discover them still in the front door. Another chimes in about the time he was desperately looking for his phone while talking on it. Then, you jump in and describe the morning you made a pot of drip coffee – without the pot.

Cataracts are very common and healthcare providers regard them as a natural part of aging. While cataracts don’t usually cause symptoms at first, globally about 17% of people have cataracts severe enough to impact their vision.

We’ve all had those nights where we can’t fall asleep—our minds still churning over the events and stresses of the day.

Spring has officially sprung and summer is right around the corner, which for many families means discussions of family getaways small and large.

Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood lacks sufficient amounts of substances called clotting factors.

Nightmare commutes. Crazy deadlines. Your weekly grocery bill. Car trouble. Screaming kids. Divisive politics. Impossible schedules. Yes, stress is a fact of modern life. We buck up and do what we have to do but the stress never seems to stop.

Looking to add more protein to your diet, but tired of consuming too many protein shakes? Try this quick and easy microwave mug cake for a delicious treat that’s a whole lot more satisfying than just gulping down a drink!

Ever wonder how archeologists or medical examiners can determine the sex of a long-buried skeleton? Nowadays, this can be revealed through a DNA test, but even before DNA testing, a solid knowledge of anatomy could usually separate the Jane Does from the Johns.

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, affects one in 36 US children and an estimated 5,437,988 (2.21%) of US adults. As prevalent as the condition may be, both in the US and around the world, medical science still has much to learn about it. In the meantime, it’s important that we all raise our autism awareness. Recognizing possible signs of autism in ourselves, our children, and others can help get more people diagnosed and obtain the help they need.

A hernia is a condition in which a part of an internal organ, such as the intestine, pushes through a weak spot in a muscle, usually the abdominal wall or groin. Although some hernias are difficult or impossible to see from the outside, others cause a visible lump.

Roses are red
Violets are blue
Sugar is sweet
But not good for you

Walk the dog. Change the kitty litter. Chat up the parrot. Pet the guinea pig. Every day, we take care of our pets. But what we don’t necessarily realize is that they are also taking care of us. Physically, mentally, emotionally our animal buddies help keep us healthy in many important ways.

Shake off the winter doldrums and get ready for spring with a few easy tips to try this month

When we hear the word “addiction” we tend to think of substance abuse or even gambling or porn. Social media is not top of mind.

Discover the various types of heart disease, their causes, and symptoms. Stay informed on heart health to align your lifestyle and diet for better heart care.

Explore the facts about shingles, from symptoms to treatment. Shingrix vaccine can effectively reduce your risk of developing this painful rash.

Improve your mood, boost cognitive function, and manage weight effectively. Explore tips for better sleep and enhance your well-being.