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9 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Symptoms
When hypertension symptoms are present, they include dizziness, shortness of breath, headaches, and nosebleeds. But often, these and...
Craig O. Weber, MD

Common Causes of Body Aches (With and Without a Fever)
Body aches are a symptom of a health condition, infection, or medication side effect. They cause a dull pain that can be hard to...
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN

Signs of Chronic Inflammation You May Not Expect
Balance Problems Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) cause your body to overreact and, in some cases, attack itself. In multiple...
Paul Frysh

Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Type 2 Diabetes
What Is It? When you have this disease, your body does a poor job turning the carbohydrates in food into energy. This causes sugar to...
Zilpah Sheikh, MD

How to Stop Emotional Eating From Stress
Our Ties to Food Are Strong We must eat to survive. But over time, we’ve found pleasure in our food choices. Eating during times of stress...
Mark Aumann

A beginner’s guide to the Mediterranean diet — what to eat and what to avoid
The Mediterranean diet is a nutritious and delicious meal plan that can help take the guesswork out of healthy eating. There's a good...
Stephanie Thurrott

7 Reasons You Should Seriously Be Eating More Beans
In its 2025 report, the Dietary Guidelines Committee recommended that Americans increase their daily intake of beans, peas and lentils....
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

19 Foods That Fight Inflammation
Inflammation can wreak havoc throughout the body, affecting everything from your skin to heart health. Keep inflammation at bay by taking...
Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

4 Things Your Eyes Can Reveal About Your Health
Here’s your friendly reminder to schedule that annual eye exam, even if your vision is fine. Not surprisingly, an annual eye exam is...
Elizabeth Millard

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Do you find yourself reaching for an alcoholic drink to unwind and drift off to sleep? Whether it’s an old-fashioned, a hot toddy or...
Julianna Bragg, CNN

‘Exercise snacks’ — even a few minutes a day — can boost your health
It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is. “Exercise...
Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN

What broccoli does to your heart and prostate health
There is a humble vegetable lurking in all of our fridges which packs a powerful health punch. From the earthy stems to the crunchy...
Emily Craig

Not swimming or Pilates — a Harvard study reveals this exercise protects memories and keeps your mind sharp
We don’t need to tell you there are several reasons why you should prioritize keeping active as you get older, but if you’re new to...
Jane McGuire

Potatoes: What About Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and More?
There are so many ways we eat potatoes—baked, mashed, hashed, fried, scalloped, roasted, and more—but should we be eating them at all?...
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM

Is peanut butter a good source of protein? Nutrition experts explain.
Protein is the macronutrient du jour. Discussions about nutrition online as of late are all about making sure you're consuming enough...
Hannah Yasharoff

6 OTC Drugs That Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults
A recent review of over two dozen studies found that people aged 60 and older rely more heavily on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs than...
Fran Kritz

Brown vs. White Eggs: Is One Healthier Than the Other?
People may think that brown and white eggs offer different nutrient makeups, but the only difference is the shell's color. The breed of...
Angelica Bottaro

Sweating Out a Cold: Does It Work?
Sweating out a cold, with methods like inhaling steam or exercising, might help to alleviate symptoms of nasal congestion , a cough , and...
Kelly Burch

Is Your Body Aging Faster Than It Should Be?
Slow Walking If your walking pace slows while you're in your 40s, it may be a sign you're aging faster than is typical. Walking is one of...
Mary Jo DiLonardo

Over 50? These Problems Can Sneak Up on You
Outsmart Your Age More than nine in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost eight in 10 have more than one....
Poonam Sachdev, MD

What Are Nutrient-Dense Foods (And Why You Should Eat More of Them)
It’s not just about calories — it’s about how many nutrients you can pack into each calorie that counts. When you turn over a package in...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.

If your dog looks like you, there may be a psychological reason
Disney fans probably remember the scene in the classic 1961 film “101 Dalmatians ” in which the Dalmatian Pongo sits by a window,...
Jacqueline Howard, CNN

The potential dangers of sleep trackers, according to experts
I’m captivated by my new personal health tracker, a Christmas gift from my husband. It’s fascinating to know my heart rate, respiration,...
Sandee LaMotte

The Allegedly 'Dangerous' Reason Girl Scout Cookies Are Being Sued
America's favorite cookies may be under fire, as a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts for potentially including...
Katie Moore
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