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What Are Electrolytes?

There’s more to staying hydrated than just drinking water. Electrolytes are important nutrients that help maintain your body’s fluid...

Greg Presto

6 New Ways to Flavor Your Coffee Without Sugar

You probably start your day with coffee. After all, 63 percent of Americans have a daily cup, according to the National Coffee...

Matthew Kadey, R.D.

Magnesium: Are You Getting Enough of This Essential Nutrient?

Magnesium is vital to your health, but many seniors don’t get enough. A dietitian breaks down what it does, how much you need, and the...

Madeline Laguaite

Things You Should Do at Night to Lose Weight

Nighttime Is the Right Time When you’re trying to lose weight, eating healthful foods and working out regularly are important things to...

James Roland

Why Do I Feel Excessively Sleepy?

You may feel sleepy and fatigued for many reasons, including weather changes, depression, sleep disorders, side effects of medications,...

Shruthi N, MD

Slideshow: The Truth About Sugar Addiction

Sugar Detox: Hype or Hope? A trendy sugar detox diet promises to end your craving for sweets and help you lose weight. But does it work?...

Mary Ellen Ellis

Is Type 2 Diabetes Reversible?

Treatment can cause type 2 diabetes to go into remission. But remission does not mean that diabetes has gone away. You’ll need to manage...

Caroline Kee

Is corn good for you? Corn nutrition, health benefits and the best ways to cook

Corn is delicious, but is it good for you? Dietitians discuss corn's nutritional value, benefits, side effects and the healthiest way to...

Samantha Cassetty, RD

What is the healthiest butter you can buy? A dietitian shares her top 2 picks

Few foods have sparked as much debate as butter and its health attributes. Since the 1960s, the American Heart Association has been...

PHILIPP WEHSACK

7 Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water

You may think you’re drinking enough water, but if you spent most of the day with a cup of coffee by your side, you’re probably more...

Laura Schober

How Many Calories Do You Burn By Walking?

Walking is a fun and easy form of exercise that's beneficial for both physical and mental health. It can be done outdoors, indoors, or on...

Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD

15 Ways To Naturally Lower Your Blood Sugar

Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level can help improve your mood and overall energy levels. In addition, chronically high blood sugar...

Hannah Flynn

Sleeping different amounts each night may be linked to higher diabetes risk

Irregular sleep has been linked to type 2 diabetes risk, though this effect was reduced when data was adjusted for obesity,...

Tony Dajer

Man Experiences His Own Spine-Tingling Tale

“It’s my feet,” the 50-year-old man said. Medium height, hair tousled, Harold looked as if he had thrown on his sweatpants and loose...

Taylor Nicioli, CNN

Eating carrots can be a simple way to get a boost of beneficial nutrients, according to nutritionists

Vegetables are great not only for their versatility — they can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or chopped — but also for their health...

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

Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Really That Bad for You?

You’ve likely heard that high fructose corn syrup is bad for you. You probably know to scan food labels to make sure it’s not there. And...

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Robert's Healthy Eating Do's and Don'ts

Fitness and healthy eating are a huge part of Food Network's Worst Cooks in America and Dinner: Impossible host Robert Irvine's daily...

EMILY LAURENCE

The #1 Food (Yes, Food!) That Helps With Hearing, According to Audiologists

Most people know that certain foods can help support vision health, but the connection between diet and hearing is talked about less...

SHELBY DEERING

'I'm a Neurologist, and These Are the Games That Actually Make a Difference in Brain Health'

Some healthy habits require a lot of discipline and commitment—we’re looking at you, strength training and healthy diet. But some feel...

Stephanie Orford

11 Potential Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Pets

What to think about before getting a pet Having a pet is usually a multiyear responsibility. Here are a few questions to ask yourself...

Tim Newman

New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May Not Need Them

New research finds that many people currently taking statins to lower cholesterol may not actually need this medication. An analysis,...

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Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy? Here's What a Dietitian Says

If you're a busy parent (or just like fast, no-fuss meals), you probably know the value of a rotisserie chicken. It feels like a...

Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD

Does Inflammation Cause Weight Gain? Here's What a Dietitian Says

There's a lot more to losing weight than the amount of calories you consume. Here's what you should know about inflammation and weight...

Poonam Sachdev, MD

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...

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