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Beth Howard

A former magazine editor, Beth Howard specializes in health and medicine. She also writes for U.S. News & World Report; Reader's Digest; O, The Oprah Magazine; The Washington Post; and The Wall Street Journal. She is based in Charlotte, N.C.

Supplements

Do Older Adults Really Need Vitamins and Supplements?

There's been a lot of research about supposed benefits. Here's what we know.
June 4, 2018
Potassium

The Nutrient Women Need to Avoid a Stroke

This mineral can significantly help maintain health — especially for women
May 15, 2018
Three female friends working out

9 Habits of People Who Don't Get Sick

Research suggests that doing these things can keep you healthy all year long
June 22, 2016
Shopping for milk

The Surprising Benefits of Full-Fat Dairy

Low-fat is touted as being healthier, but new studies suggest otherwise
June 8, 2016
Joint stiffness

7 Ways to Ease Joint Stiffness

Wake up with less pain and tame inflammation throughout the day
May 27, 2016
Faucet water

Should You Worry About Lead in Your Water?

After the Flint water crisis, here's what you should do
April 6, 2016
Greenfields Outdoor Fitness

A Fun, New Exercise Trend for People Over 50

These clever sites are popping up all over the country
April 4, 2016
Pizza in a box

4 Everyday Items That Can Cause Health Problems

Why you may want to think twice about using them
March 16, 2016
Bathroom sign

How to Calm Your Bladder

Reduce that "gotta go" feeling with these four small lifestyle changes
December 7, 2015
Doctor recording test results

5 Health Tests to Ask the Doctor About

These lesser-known exams may be vitally important to your health
December 4, 2015
Viles of blood

Can Blood Type Determine Your Health?

Research suggests it pays to know if you're A, B, AB or O
October 29, 2015
mature woman looking worried

6 Cancer Warning Signs That Are Often Ignored

If you're experiencing any of these, play it safe and get checked out
February 17, 2015
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