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Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN
The 5 Healthiest Fish to Eat and Which to Limit, According to a Dietitian
Fish is a nutrient-packed food recommended as part of a balanced diet. However, some options may be healthier than others regarding...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD
14 Foods You Didn't Know Could Boost Your Brain Health
Although no single food can improve mental sharpness, focus, and memory, some research shows that a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of...

Poonam Sachdev
Ways Your Smartphone Can Wreck Your Health
Germs Your cellphone probably goes with you everywhere. Ever check it while you were -- errr -- in the bathroom? And when’s the last time...

Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD
Are Smoothies Really as Healthy as They Seem?
Smoothies are a staple for quick, on-the-go meals or snacks, offering convenience and versatility to fit any lifestyle. Depending on the...

Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
8 Food Safety Rules You’re Breaking (Without Knowing It)
Keep Your Kitchen Safe Skipping simple food safety rules could have bigger consequences than you may think. Foodborne illness may result...

Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
10 Food Safety Red Flags at Restaurants
Restaurant Red Flags When you walk into a restaurant you expect to eat delicious — and safe — food. However, this isn’t always the case....

Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, L.D.
5 things to know about “popcorn brain”
Have you ever noticed how quickly you can completely lose focus on one task in favor of another? If you’ve seen the movie “Up,” you may...

Madeline Laguaite
Signs You’re Eating Too Much Salt
What Is Salt? Salt is a seasoning that can flavor food and act as a preservative. It’s about 60% chloride and about 40% sodium. Nearly...

Jon Johnson
What happens if someone holds their pee for too long?
The urinary bladder is a hollow, pear-shaped organ that forms part of the urinary system. The bladder’s role is to store urine until a...
Kristeen Cherney
7 Tips for a Prediabetes Diet
Prediabetes is characterized by higher-than-normal fasting blood sugar or higher-than-normal blood sugar after eating. It’s most often...

Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
What’s the Difference Between Weight Loss and Fat Loss?
It can be difficult to know whether you’re losing weight from fat or muscle. Keep reading to learn more about why fat loss is more...

Christa Sgobba
5 Sneaky Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea
Calories, steps, candles on a birthday cake. These are all things we’ve collectively deemed worthy of tracking. It’s why you can approach...

Korin Miller
Cardiologists say you might need these heart monitoring devices to check your heart health at home
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., highlighting the importance of staying on top of your heart...

Tina Knezevic, readersdigest.ca
Is Cracking Your Knuckles Bad for You?
Snap. Crackle. Pop. No, it’s not the cereal—it’s tribonucleation, the technical term for cracking your knuckles. Whether done out of...

Meaghan Cameron, The Healthy
Your Alarm Clock Could Give You a Heart Attack!
We’d all love to roll out of bed to the sound of birds chirping and a few minutes of peaceful meditation, but responsibilities like...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH
7 Best Lower Back Medications
Back pain—which can include achiness and nerve pain—is a common problem for adults of all ages. Chronic low back pain affects up to 23%...

Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Bananas Every Day
Information in the press or on social media about bananas' sugar and carbohydrate content may make you wonder if bananas are good for...

Jon Cooper
Worst Sandwiches Slideshow: Double-Fisted Diet Wreckers
Sandwiches to Skip, and to Enjoy At many popular sandwich chains you can unwittingly gobble up a diet disaster -- unless you know how to...

Ruth Eagle
What are some healthy no-carb snacks?
Adopting a low carbohydrate (carb) diet has been a weight loss strategy for over 150 years . Choosing low carb foods may help people...

Heather Newgen
9 Unhealthiest Coffee Creamers on Grocery Shelves
For many, a cup of coffee isn't complete without a creamer . Whether you prefer a splash of French vanilla, a seasonal flavor, or...
Sarah Jacoby
These 10 magnesium-rich foods have benefits for sleep, heart health and blood sugar
Too often overlooked, magnesium is an essential micronutrient that plays a role in all kinds of bodily systems. If you're not getting...
Eleesha Lockett, MS
What Do People With Dementia Think About?
Dementia is a term that describes a decline in cognitive function that leads to changes in thinking, memory, behavior, language, and...

Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
Does Chicken Soup Really Cure Colds?
Going as far back as the 12th century, Jewish scholars have touted the effectiveness of chicken soup for a variety of ailments ,...

Poonam Sachdev
Slideshow: Best Diet Tips Ever -- 22 Ways to Stay on Track
Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water or other calorie-free beverages. Before you tear into that bag of potato chips, drink a glass of water...
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