Should you take a walk after you eat? Why it might help your digestion.
It may be tempting to head back to your desk immediately after lunch or settle on the couch as soon as you’re done with dinner, but some...
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Maxine Yeung
Most people don't get enough fiber. Here are 6 easy ways to add it to your diet.
Fiber is one of the most overlooked nutrients in the American diet, despite its vital role in health. According to the 2020 to 2025...
Editors of SilverSneakers
7-Day Sleep Challenge: Create the Right Sleep Space
Your bedroom arrangement can help (or hurt) your sleep. Here are 5 simple ways to set a cozy stage for sweet dreams. Having trouble...
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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...
MADELEINE HAASE
Study Finds Nanoplastics Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke, and Early Death
We know that plastics can be harmful to the environment, but we know far less about the impact of microplastics (often found in bottled...
BOBBI DEMPSEY
'I'm a Doctor Who Treats Liver Conditions—This Is the Snack I Eat Almost Every Single Day'
If you’re like most people, you may not give your liver much thought—that is, unless you have a condition that impacts your liver, in...
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...
Daryl Austin
Bad breath is common but preventable. Here's what causes it.
Few things are as off-putting as having bad breath. We inwardly cringe or turn away when a friend or co-worker has stinky breath, and...
Valencia Higuera
6 Possible Causes of Brain Fog
What is brain fog? Brain fog itself is not a medical condition but instead a symptom of other medical conditions. It’s a type of...
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD
5 Signs and Symptoms of Omega-3 Deficiency
It’s important to consume omega-3 fatty acids. They’re an important component of your cell membranes. Your body also needs them to...
Danielle DeAngelis
The 8 Foods You Should Focus On for Better Health, According to a Gastroenterologist
One of our favorite gut health experts, gastroenterologist Will Bulsiewicz, M.D., is going viral right now after appearing on The Diary...
Kristen Carli
Should You Eat Low-Fat Foods If You’re Trying to Lose Weight? Here’s What Dietitians Say
Navigating the sea of online weight loss advice is like stepping into a noisy marketplace where conflicting claims and confusing tips are...
Hannah Nichols
What are the leading causes of death in the US?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there were 3,464,231 registered deaths in the United States in 2021 – the...
Rachel Reiff Ellis
Worst Habits for Belly Fat
Eating While Distracted Instead of scrolling through your smartphone while you snack, pay attention to your meals and savor the flavors....
Mark Aumann
Worst Restaurant Meals
Ham and Cheese Omelet The Count: Approximately 512 calories, 37 grams of fat, 1,277 milligrams of sodium This breakfast staple packs...
Elizabeth Millard
How to Keep Your Brain Healthy: The SilverSneakers Guide
Our brains, like the rest of our bodies, naturally age. But maintaining brain health is possible, and it can even be social and fun. Even...
Korin Miller
How Much Protein Should You Eat Each Day?
If nutrition were a popularity contest, protein would win running away—and for good reason. Not only does this macronutrient help you...
Natalie Rizzo
Is it better for you to eat tomatoes or drink tomato juice? Dietitian explains health benefits
Ruby red tomatoes are the perfect complement to any sandwich, pasta or pizza. Although cherry, plum and beefsteak tomatoes are the most...
MADELEINE HAASE
What’s the Best Sleep Position for Your Heart Health? Experts Explain
It is widely known that good sleep is essential to your health, especially your heart health. In fact, studies have shown that poor sleep...
RACHEL REIFF ELLIS AND KORIN MILLER
What Does a Blood Clot Feel Like? 8 Signs You Should Never Ignore
An estimated 900,000 Americans are affected by blood clots every year, so it makes sense to wonder what a blood clot feels like. Knowing...
Dana Santas, CNN
6 exercises that address an often overlooked key to longevity
A strong handshake generally makes a good first impression, but there is more to your grip than conveying confidence and trustworthiness....
Shelley Levitt
9 Foods to Help You Lose Weight
Delicious foods that help you diet? It sounds too good to be true. No doubt: Weight loss involves math. You have to eat fewer calories...
Regina Boyle Wheeler
Reasons Why Your Fingers Are Swollen
Fluid Retention Swelling happens when body fluids collect in tissues or joints. Sometimes your pinkie might be puffy. Or you may have...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Counting sheep: Who came up with this old sleep tip, and does it work?
Trying to imagine fat, fuzzy white lambs, jumping one by one over a fence, is a well-known remedy for sleeplessness. When I used to try...
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