top of page
A. Pawlowski
Which condiment is healthiest? Dietitians share No. 1 pick and ones to avoid
Condiments like mayonnaise, ketchup or mustard can be the perfect taste boosters for a casual meal. They’re kitchen staples, enhancing...
Bryan Mena, CNN
Bright indicator lights ruining your sleep? You’re not alone. Here’s why they exist
For thousands of years, the nighttime’s daily darkness naturally told humans it was time to go to sleep. That’s an evolutionary principle...
Valencia Higuera
Why Do I Have Allergy Symptoms in the Morning?
Stuffy nose, sneezing, postnasal drip, coughing, runny nose — these are all common reactions to an allergen. Allergies can flare anytime...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised
“How much plastic will you have for dinner, sir? And you, ma’am?” While that may seem like a line from a satirical skit on Saturday Night...
Brittany Davies
New study reveals the home appliance that spews more benzene than secondhand smoke: 'You're at an elevated risk [of cancer]'
A 2023 study found that gas-powered appliances can increase the levels of the chemical benzene, a known cancer-causing agent found in...
Nancy Fitzgerald
Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Older Adults?
Lose weight by not eating. Seems pretty obvious, but intermittent fasting is having a moment for a reason: Research suggests it offers...
Lauren Bedosky
8 Best Fitness Apps for Older Adults
We spend a lot of time staring at our phones. So we might as well use them to help us improve our health and fitness and lead healthier,...
Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES
7 "Bad" High-Calorie Foods to Add to Your Diet, According to Dietitians
Calorie-dense foods are often demonized in a world that is steeped in diet culture. Certainly, there are many foods that are indeed high...
April Benshosan, M.S.
The Surprising High-Protein Drink That Might Be as Hydrating as Water
If you've ever felt extra-thirsty, even after chugging a tall glass of H2O, you're probably aware that water isn't the only hydrating...
Rachel Reiff Ellis
Why Do You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?
Stress Long-term stress floods your body with cortisol, a hormone that plays a part in your fight or flight system. In order to refuel...
Zilpah Sheikh, MD
Working Out When You're Over 50
You Need Exercise Now More Than Ever Let's face it: A 50- or 60-year-old body isn't the same as a 20-year-old one. You won't be able to...
thehealthsite.com
Dark Chocolate Health Benefits: 5 Things That Happens Inside Your Brain When You Eat Chocolates
Chocolate is a very popular food since it was found 4000 years ago. But given that it contains saturated fat and caffeine, is chocolate...
Remy Melina
Is It Better to Wash With Antibacterial Soap?
Some antibacterial products promise to kill 99.9 percent of germs. But is that really a good thing? Most regular liquid hand and body...
MARCEL SCHWANTES
Neuroscience Says 4 Brain Workouts Will Improve Your Memory and Make You Mentally Stronger
Did you realize that, just as your body needs a good workout, your brain does too? Many brain activities promise to sharpen your thinking...
Margaret Darby
Here are 5 superfoods that promote healthy aging in older adults
Maintaining a healthy diet during older years can promote healthy aging and protect the body against diseases that older adults are at...
Linda Carroll
How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away
Memory can be mysterious. Certain life events remain clear in our minds no matter how long ago they occurred, while episodes from the...
Samantha Cassetty, RD
What is the healthiest coffee creamer? A dietitian shares her No. 1 pick
Coffee itself is a healthy beverage, but what you add to it might change that. And these days, there are more coffee creamers than ever...
Eileen Bailey
How sitting affects the health of older adults and what they can do to become more active
Older adults might be able to lower their blood pressure by reducing sitting time, even by as little as 30 minutes per day. That’s...
Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
17 Cheap and Healthy Sources of Protein
There are numerous benefits to adding protein-rich foods to your diet, including increased muscle mass and satiety, which can also...
Saira Mueller, CNN
Why it’s ok to give things up, according to a psychoanalyst
Are you forcing yourself to continue learning a language? What about holding out for closure in a relationship that ended abruptly? Or...
Kristen Rogers
Is decaf coffee safe to drink? Experts weigh in on claims by health advocacy groups
For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that argue otherwise are...
Kiersten Hickman
8 Conditions When You Might Need a Vitamin D Supplement, According to Health Experts
How convenient it is to get one of your daily vitamins from the sun. While other vitamins are typically obtained through dietary sources,...
Brierley Horton, M.S., RD
5 of the Healthiest Fish to Eat—and 5 to Limit
Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein—and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel, deliver those heart- and...
Kelly Wairimu Davis, MS
Your Keyboard May Contain More Bacteria Than Your Toilet Seat
When it comes to the germiest objects around, here's a gross one: Your keyboard may contain more bacteria than a toilet seat. The...
bottom of page