A surprising key to healthy aging: Strong social connections
There’s no healthy aging “magic bullet” — no single exercise, food or pill that can guarantee a long, healthy life. But there may be...
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Kristen Rogers
An imbalance of two healthy fats affects your early death risk, study finds
Eating enough healthy fats is great for brain and heart health, but new research has possibly provided even more evidence for adding them...
Cecilia Snyder, MS, RD
Eggs and Cholesterol — How Many Eggs Can You Safely Eat?
Many people can eat a couple of eggs per day. But the amount may vary for certain groups. Eggs are a popular and highly nutritious food...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
2024’s safest sunscreens for summer and year-round
Brianna Starr, 29, and her sister, Alicia, 26, never worried much about sunscreen. While growing up in Kansas, they focused on getting a...
Franziska Spritzler
Healthy Foods That Are High in Cholesterol
The relationship between dietary cholesterol and the cholesterol in your own blood is more complex than once thought. In fact, many...
Christopher Mohr, Ph.D., RD
5 Small Healthy Habits to Adopt Now With a Big Impact
Try these 5 tweaks to your diet and lifestyle to help you live healthier starting today. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. We've all...
Deborah Murphy, M.S., RDN
The #1 Vegetable for Lowering Blood Pressure, According to a Dietitian
Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the latest data from the Centers...
Melinda Ratini, DO
10 Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
These Errors Can Affect Your Weight If your favorite pair of jeans won't fit, the scale seems stuck, or your weight drops off only to...
Lisa Mulcahy
Tinnitus: Ringing in Your Ear Really Comes From Your Brain
Uncontrolled ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in your ear can seriously interfere with your quality of life. Just ask Jeff Grace, who has...
Poonam Sachdev, MD
16 Tips to Lower Your Cholesterol
Simple Steps Add Up Has your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Then you know you need to change your diet and lifestyle to lower...
Samantha Cassetty, RD
Not all processed food is bad for you. A dietitian explains which kinds to eat — and to avoid
Much of the food we eat has been processed in some fashion, and the latest data suggests that nearly 60% of the food we eat is considered...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of...
Kayla Hui, MPH
This Texture-Improving Food Ingredient Might Increase Your Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
What happens when you leave a Drumstick ice cream cone out for 24 hours? It’s what doesn’t happen that’s surprising—the treat won’t fully...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Anger can harm your blood vessel function, study shows
Does it ever feel as if your anger courses through your veins? Well, that isn’t too far off, according to new research. Feelings of anger...
Brianna Elliott, RD
The 21 Best Snack Ideas If You Have Diabetes
If you have diabetes, choosing nutrient-rich snacks high can help promote fullness without causing your blood sugar to rise too high....
Andrea Kane, CNN
Just how bad are ultraprocessed foods? Here are 5 things to know
When you open a bag of nacho-flavored chips or cheese puffs, you probably know that you’re about to indulge in an unhealthy snack. The...
Jessica Yoon
12 Things in Your Fridge You Should Throw Away
There's a lot our refrigerators can do, but keeping our food fresh forever is not one of them. Here are 12 types of items that we...
Brierley Horton, M.S., RD
The Best Breakfast Foods for Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian
Need ideas for a healthy breakfast? Mix up your morning meal and try one—or a few—of these five healthy breakfast foods that help you...
Angela Nelson
Warning Signs of Kidney Problems
You’re Always Tired Kidneys filter waste from your blood and ship it out in your pee. When your kidneys don’t work right, toxins can...
Regina Boyle Wheeler
What to Know About Bananas
Go Bananas This nifty yellow fruit is touted as the first “superfood.” It’s packed with fiber to make you feel full and vitamins that do...
Nancy Fitzgerald
4 Steps to Conquer Clutter—and Improve Your Health
Your messy house could be raising your blood pressure, spiking your stress hormones, and expanding your waistline. To get healthy, get...
Christine Richmond
Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low?
A low reading could simply mean your heart is healthy. Or it could mean that you’re at risk of falling. Here’s how to tell the...
Elizabeth Millard
The Best and Worst Foods for Managing Arthritis
Diet can play a major role in helping reduce pain and inflammation — or making it worse. Here’s what you need to know. First, let’s get...
Kelly McCarthy
How olive oil could lower risk of dementia mortality
From vegetables and legumes to fish and fresh herbs, Mediterranean ingredients provide a wide array of health benefits, and the...
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