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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...
Kaitlin Reilly
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...
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...
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