HEALTH BEAT | WNYT.com

A new series of digital-exclusive health reports from Dr. Benita Zahn. Look for new episodes every Monday and Thursday.

Health Beat: Tattoos

Before you get a tattoo, there are some things you need to consider to make sure your artist is practicing good hygiene.

Health Beat: Yoga

In our work-a-day, never stop world, self-care is critical. An ages old way of being mindful and exercising your body is yoga.

Health Beat: Fitness Training

As we move into the cooler months, the challenge to keep moving increases as we hunker in.

Health Beat: Autumn Nutrition

As we move from summer to fall, our menus will change. Find out how to make a smooth and healthy transition.

Health Beat: Peripheral Artery Disease

What you don't know about peripheral artery disease can seriously harm you.

Health Beat: Legal Aid

Navigating the health system can be overwhelming and sometimes patients need legal help. That's why St. Peter's Health Partners has teamed with the Legal Aid Society.

Health Beat: Alpha-1

Richard Lovrich suffers from Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and has become an advocate for others with this genetic disorder.

Health Beat: Double H Ranch

Childhood is very different for kids diagnosed with serious medical conditions. That's where the Double H Ranch comes in.

Health Beat: Opioid Addiction

Opioid addiction is still claiming too many lives in the United States.

Health Beat: Genetic Testing

DNA ancestry tests are popular, but they can open doors you might not want to walk through.

Health Beat: Tattoos

Health Beat: Yoga

Health Beat: Fitness Training

Health Beat: Autumn Nutrition

Health Beat: Peripheral Artery Disease

Health Beat: Legal Aid

Health Beat: Alpha-1

Health Beat: Double H Ranch

Health Beat: Opioid Addiction

Health Beat: Genetic Testing

Health Beat: Breastfeeding

Health Beat: Weight Loss

Health Beat: Mindfulness

Health Beat: Mental Health in School

Health Beat: Aging in Place

Health Beat: Body Makeover

Health Beat: Prostate Cancer

Health Beat: Journaling

Health Beat: End of Life Doulas

Health Beat: Life After Cancer

Health Report

Late-night electronic use and sleep-deprived teens

Study finds increased e-cigarette pot usage in teens

Study: Intermittent fasting may help with weight loss

Study finds sharp increase in STDs

Survey: Americans eating less meat

Study finds health benefits in eating crickets

Study finds many college freshmen depressed, anxious

Study: 50 million people suffering from chronic pain

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