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Lacey Muinos
7 Things Primary Care Doctors Wish You'd Stop Doing at Your Checkups
You've probably heard you shouldn't hide anything from your doctors because they've seen it all, quite frankly. Plus, fibbing at a...
Roxana Ehsani, M.S., RD, CSSD, LDN
The 7 Best Foods Naturally High in Melatonin, Recommended by Dietitians
Ever had coffee too late in the day and ended up wide awake at 2 a.m., regretting your earlier decision? Or have you ever tossed and...
Pandora Dewan
Cardiovascular Health Now Biggest Risk Factor for Dementia
Cardiovascular health is increasingly becoming a major risk factor for dementia, new research suggests, while other known risk factors...
JOCELYN SOLIS-MOREIRA
Are you wearing the right sunglasses? How to prevent eye sunburn.
As a child, you were probably told not to stare directly at the sun. If you weren’t told or refused to listen, you may have learned the...
Jess Thomson
Food Addiction Linked to Gut Bacteria
Compulsive eaters may have a specific type of bacteria in their gut, research has found. These bacteria—known as Proteobacteria—were...
Sarah Jacoby
What’s the healthiest way to cook eggs for breakfast? Follow these 2 rules, dietitians say
Eggs are a breakfast staple for good reason. But some egg dishes are healthier than others. Packed with protein and healthy fats, eggs...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Common low-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds
A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in many reduced-sugar foods and consumer products such as gum and toothpaste may be linked...
Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
9 Potential Intermittent Fasting Side Effects
Intermittent fasting may offer health benefits for some people. But it can also lead to greater hunger, headaches, fatigue, and mood...
Laura A. Magnifico
7 Home Remedies for Managing High Blood Pressure
Several home remedies, including changes to diet and lifestyle, can help you manage high blood pressure and improve heart health. Blood...
Ken Terry
What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?
Americans are dying of heart failure today at a higher rate than they did in 1999, reversing years of progress in reducing the death...
Karen Asp
Are You Fit for Your Age?
Exercise can’t erase the years, but it can certainly help stave off the effects of aging. In fact, being physically fit is one of the...
Alisa Bowman
Doomscrolling: Stop the scroll, protect your mental health
“I should stop.” Have you ever said those words to yourself as you scrolled through one depressing social post after another? Maybe you...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
Iron: Are You Getting Enough of This Key Nutrient?
Many Americans aren’t getting enough iron in their diet, putting them at risk for anemia. Find out what iron does and how you can get...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
The 5 Healthiest High-Fat Foods, According to Dietitians
Gone are the days of trimming the fat! Kick low-fat foods to the curb and embrace these nutritious and satisfying foods. You’re forgiven...
Adam Meyer
The #1 Dried Fruit to Help You Poop, According to a Gastroenterologist
Are you looking to take your gut health to the next level? If so, we have some exciting news. According to a July 11, 2023, Instagram...
KELLY LIVINGSTON
How does extreme heat affect mental health?
As millions of Americans contend with extreme heat across much of the country, experts tell ABC News that continued exposure to high...
Jennifer Lea Reynolds
9 Reasons You Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
When a bad dream isn’t to blame, consider one of these less obvious reasons you can’t sleep through the night. Why you wake up in the...
Miranda Manier
Using This When You Walk Could Help Prevent Stroke, Says New Research
The researchers observed "significant" improvements in blood pressure and physical activity levels in people who used this to optimize...
Renée Onque
People who live long, healthy lives have these 9 things in common—‘I call them the Power Nine,’ longevity researcher says
The possibility of living a longer, healthier life is more attractive than ever, and for guidance, we can look to the daily practices of...
Andee Tagle
Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory
You don't have to be a trivia buff to be great at remembering things. Monica Thieu, a four-time Jeopardy! contestant and winner of the...
Sarah Jacoby
4 reasons you keep getting colds every few weeks and how to prevent them
How many times do you get sick in a year? It's normal for some people can to get far more — or far fewer — colds than others. So if it...
Elaine K. Howley
10 Ways to Spot Skin Cancer Before It Kills
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But it’s also one of the...
Sarah Glinski, RD
20 Fattiest Fast-Food Orders in America—Ranked
While fats are an important part of a healthy diet, it is possible to overdo it. Fat is more calorie-dense than protein or carbohydrates,...
Kris Gunnars, BSc
How Protein Can Help You Lose Weight Naturally
Increasing the amount of protein you eat may help support weight loss by regulating certain hormones and helping you feel fuller longer,...
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