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Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

Eating an anti-inflammatory diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables instead of an inflammatory diet focused on red and processed...

Sharon Liao

Best and Worst Chinese Dishes for Your Health

Worst: Egg Rolls Sure, there are veggies in the filling. But egg rolls are anything but healthy. They’re wrapped in dough and deep-fried....

Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH

Top 10 Habits That Can Help You Lose Weight

Weight control is all about making small changes that you can live with forever. As you incorporate these minor adjustments into your...

Brunilda Nazario, MD

Eating For Energy After 50

Pack in Protein Top that salad with salmon. Protein supports almost every function of the body, and you need more of it as you age....

Taylor Jones, RD

How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Really Need?

Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, but that amount may vary based on different factors. Read on to find out how much sleep...

Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

7 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling, According to Nutritionists

According to a 2024 travel survey, approximately 82 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer. While vacationing is often a time...

Marina Arshavskiy

The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Mental Health

There are many (many!) reasons we might not sleep well—from scrolling on our phones in bed to stressing out about work to downing too...

Matthew Kadey, R.D.

The 7 Best Foods to Eat for Better Sleep

Having trouble falling and staying asleep? It could have something to do with your diet. Did you know the foods you eat can affect your...

Jaclyn Konich, M.P.H., R.D.N.

Should You Ditch Low-Fat Foods for Good?

Low-fat foods are staples on grocery store shelves. But are they healthier choices? Here’s what you need to know to decide. The low-fat...

Deborah Murphy, M.S., RDN

The #1 Spice for Gut Health, According to Gastroenterologists

Maintaining a healthy microbiome is important for disease prevention, as well as supporting immunity and mood. When making meals, keep...

Emily Laurence

3 Surprising 'Mini Heart Attack' Symptoms Most People Miss

In movies and on TV, heart attacks are portrayed as dramatic, chest-clenching events. While sometimes, they do look this way in real...

Emily Laurence

The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You're Living With Arthritis

While adults of any age can get arthritis, it’s a health condition that becomes more common with age. Approximately 47% of adults 65 and...

Anna Gora

Do ears and noses get bigger with age?

Ears and noses do increase in size as we get older, but it's due to how aging affects our tissues, rather than the growth of new tissue....

Anthea Levi

A Nutritionist’s Ultimate Guide to Healthy Carbs

Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates are not the enemy. In fact, carbs are an essential component of a healthy diet. After all, the...

Isabel Cameron

Eat Chips 'Without Dip,' Say Scientists Pushing for Smarter Snacking

Trying to cut calories? Skipping that dip could make all the difference, researchers say. A new study conducted by researchers in the...

Ashley R. Williams, CNN

After a brain bleed, a Georgia hospital temporarily removed part of a man’s skull. Employees lost the bone, lawsuit says

A Georgia couple is suing a health care system after they say staff at one of its Atlanta hospitals misplaced a portion of the husband’s...

Kristen Rogers, CNN

Here’s what could be a sign of future cognitive decline

Feeling as if you’re wandering aimlessly through life or like you’ve done all there is to do may carry harms more serious than...

Kathryn Watson

What Causes a Lingering Cough? Plus 3 Home Remedies to Try

A lingering cough can result from many conditions, including bronchitis or chronic allergies. Some medications and natural remedies, such...

Natalie Silver and Daniel Yetman

How Do You Know If You Have Diabetes?

Early symptoms of diabetes include extreme thirst, a frequent need to pee, and unintentional weight loss. See a doctor for a diagnosis if...

Christine Richmond

Myths and Facts About Snoring

If You Snore, You Have Sleep Apnea Myth. Up to half of adults snore regularly, but only about 12% have obstructive sleep apnea. The big...

Stephanie Langmaid

How to Get Rid of a Headache

Headaches happen. The good news is there are several simple things you can do to ease the pain or keep it from getting worse. Try these...

Kendall K. Morgan

Is It Aging or Alzheimer's?

Is Your Memory Slipping? We all forget things sometimes, especially when life gets busy. You may start to notice this happening more...

K. Aleisha Fetters

8 Best Snacks for Active Older Adults

An active body needs protein. An active person needs more convenient ways to get that protein. Problem solved. You know a granola bar...

Matthew Kadey, R.D.

7 Ways to Eat Your Way to Less Inflammation

Chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on your body. The foods you eat can help you tame the flame. Here’s your guide to an...

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