How To Live for a Long Time
Your choices can have an impact on how long you live. However, no guarantees can tell you how long your life will be. You can control...
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10 Foods That Have Hidden Caffeine
10 Surprising Things With Caffeine Whether you’re trying to minimize your intake or quit caffeine entirely, it’s helpful to know which...
nutritiouslife.com
5 Brain Food Eats To Always Have in Your Kitchen
Eating brain food is super smart move. Do you see what I did there?! Seriously, though, there are certain foods that will actually...
Laura Goldman
8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Maintaining an active lifestyle and nutritious diet may help prevent kidney problems. But certain factors can increase your risk of...
Danny Bonvissuto
Melatonin: What to Know
What Is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone that directs your circadian rhythms, or the internal clock that tells you when to sleep. Your...
Denny Watkins
Can You Really Lose Weight With Two Workouts a Week?
It turns out there may be something to the "weekend warrior" mentality after all. A recent study suggested that concentrating all your...
Poonam Sachdev, MD
What You Should Know About Metabolic Syndrome
What Is Metabolic Syndrome? It’s not a single disease, but a group of related health problems: too much belly fat, high triglycerides,...
Deborah Murphy, M.S., RDN
12 Low-Sugar Fruits You Should Be Eating, Recommended by Dietitians
Many people consume more sugar than they realize. In fact, most U.S. adults consume as much as 17 teaspoons (68 grams) of added sugar...
Alyssa Hui
How Much Should You Care About What Your Dental Floss Is Made Of?
If you’ve been hearing about PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl substances, everywhere lately, that’s probably because research seems to be finding...
Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, RD
New Research Shows Eating More of This Pantry Staple Could Help You Reach Weight-Related Goals
Simply adding more canned and dried beans and chickpeas into your diet could improve your overall diet quality and may even help you...
Pandora Dewan
Daily Omega-3 Supplements May Change Your Behavior, Scientists Reveal
Your daily supplements could be changing your behavior, specifically those containing omega-3. Roughly one in 13 American adults takes...
Pandora Dewan
Common Snack Foods May Make You Frailer, Study Warns
Ultra-processed foods could be increasing your risk of become frailer as you age, new research suggests. However, some foods appear to be...
Christine Byrne
18 Foods with More Fiber Than Oatmeal
Sick of the same breakfast every morning? Get your fiber fix with these sweet, savory, and satisfying high-fiber foods. Fiber could use a...
Hope Winsborough
You’ve Been Diagnosed with Heart Failure. Now What?
Congestive heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in people 65 and older. But it can be managed. Here’s what to do if you...
Nancy Schimelpfening, MS
These 10 States Have the Highest Rates of Obesity in the U.S.
People are considered to be overweight if their weight exceeds what is deemed to be normal for a person of their height. More...
Victoria Stokes
Mediterranean Diet: Nutrients in These Foods May Help Slow Brain Aging
A new study has found that specific nutrients similar to those found in the Mediterranean diet may play a crucial role in slowing down...
Arlene Semeco, MS, RD
14 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels Naturally
Exercising regularly, managing stress, and eating more foods high in fiber and probiotics may help lower blood sugar levels. However,...
Kara Mayer Robinson
Nature vs. Nurture: How Much Do Genes Matter When It Comes to Health?
Looking through your family photos, you can recognize some of the traits that run in your family. These can be things like blue eyes or...
Dan Brennan, MD
Bad Habits That Can Hurt Your Brain
You Miss Out on Sleep You do a few things you know you shouldn’t -- we all do. But some of those bad habits can take a toll on your...
Sari Harrar
Healthy Gut Microbiome: The SilverSneakers Guide
The bacteria in your digestive system have a huge impact on your overall health. Keep them balanced with these tips. Deep in your...
Elizabeth Millard
3 Reasons to Go for a Walk Today (That Have Nothing to Do with Your Heart)
Walking doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. Here are some of the unsung benefits that will motivate you to lace up your shoes....
Erika Watts
Can eating more fruits and vegetables help with sleep?
Getting a good night’s sleep is not always as simple as it sounds. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends...
Paul Ian Cross, PhD
Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions
Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new...
newsinhealth.nih.gov
Beyond Basic Blood Tests
Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ. Blood also helps remove the waste...
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