As COVID-19 swept through American prisons and jails in 2020, wardens scrambled to keep prisoners and corrections officers from getting sick. One strategy was … Continue reading “Better Off Podcast: How can we protect the health of incarcerated people?”
It’s estimated that half a million Americans are experiencing homelessness. Even a brief period of housing insecurity can make existing health issues worse, and … Continue reading “Better Off Podcast: Can we end chronic homelessness?”
What does a plate of healthy food look like? Everyone has an opinion – from doctors to dieticians to wellness experts. But advice on … Continue reading “Better Off Podcast: What makes a meal healthy?”
It seems like every brand of makeup, fragrance, and hair care wants consumers to believe that their products are safe, natural, and clean. Is … Continue reading “Better Off Podcast: Is clean beauty for real?”
40 million American homes cook their meals with natural gas. But most people don’t think of the little blue flame on their gas range … Continue reading “Better Off Podcast: Is cooking with natural gas unhealthy?”
What makes a healthy home? In 2022, that question feels more important than ever. What are the right foods to eat? The least-toxic shampoos … Continue reading “Better Off: Home”
Eating disorders affect a population the size of the state of Texas, cost the economy tens of billions of dollars, and kill 10,000 Americans … Continue reading “We’re better off when we unstick the stereotypes around eating disorders”
During the earliest days of the pandemic, younger people were told to protect the older adults in their lives from COVID-19 by isolating at … Continue reading “We’re better off when we age with resilience”
In a special bonus episode, recorded a day before Juneteenth was made a federal holiday, we listen in on a conversation between Opal Lee, … Continue reading “We’re better off with Juneteenth”
This spring, public health officials have been laser-focused on getting more Americans vaccinated against COVID-19. So why do racial disparities persist around vaccination? And … Continue reading “We’re better off with health equity”
