How Long Does It Take to Get “Out of Shape”?
Even if you’re dedicated to an active lifestyle, things come up that throw you off your game. Maybe you get sick and have to press pause...
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Elizabeth Millard
7 Things You Can Do Right Now to Boost Your Mood
It’s normal to have moments of feeling down or stressed. Sometimes the reason is obvious. (You’re running late. Foul weather ruined a...
Elizabeth Shaw, M.S., RDN, CPT
The #1 Herb for Healthy Blood Pressure, According to Experts
Keeping your blood pressure in check is a top priority for millions of Americans, especially given the staggering statistics from the...
Sarah Garone
Study: Eating Breakfast and Dinner Earlier in the Day Might Lower Heart Disease Risk
What time you eat dinner might impact your risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study finds. New research, published last month in...
Elizabeth Millard
The Dos and Don’ts of Exercising with Heart Disease
You know that exercise can help keep your heart healthy. “It can lower blood pressure, help you with weight control, and improve insulin...
Mya Care Blogger
EMPTY NEST SYNDROME: HEALTH EFFECTS AND HOW TO COPE
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” - Dr. Seuss As children grow up and leave the family home, many parents...
Paul Frysh
Numbers That Matter as Much as Your Weight
BMI Body mass index uses your height to gauge if your weight is healthy, but even that's not foolproof. Your body type, ethnic group, and...
Stephanie Langmaid
Getting Fit While You’re Overweight
Fitness: More than a Number on a Scale When it comes to overall health, your fitness level may matter more than the number on the scale....
Carrie Myers, M.S.
3,600 Steps per Day May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Failure by 26%, New Study Shows
We recently reported about how the 10,000 steps recommendation isn’t based on science. And while the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines...
Carrie Myers, M.S.
High Sugar Intake Can Increase Depression Risk by 28%, According to New Study
We know we’re supposed to limit the amount of added sugar we eat, but if you have a propensity toward the sweet stuff, that can be easier...
Allison White
Add these 5 foods to your diet to boost brain and heart health
Healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are associated with reduced risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and...
Hilary Brueck
A leading scientist says you can skip the memory supplements. Protein is where it's at.
There are hundreds of supplements out there promising to "boost" your brain health or perform a "miracle" for your mind. While it's true...
health.harvard.edu
Fighting Inflammation
Chronic inflammation plays a central role in some of the most challenging diseases of our time, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer,...
Allison Futterman
Calcium and Magnesium Don't Mix, Along With These 6 Other Supplement Combinations
Almost 75 percent of Americans take dietary supplements, with more than half doing so on a regular basis. While these supplements can...
Adam Meyer
5 Best No-Equipment Workouts To Rebuild Your Strength as You Age
Regaining strength and vitality are common health goals as you age. But when it comes to staying fit, many older adults look for ways to...
Samantha Boesch
11 Superfoods That Slow Aging after 40, Say Dietitians
Aging can be a beautiful thing, and it is ultimately something we can be grateful for as proof that we get to live another day. But,...
Jillian Kubala
Health Benefits of Sourdough Bread
Sourdough is a type of bread first made in Ancient Egypt over 5,000 years ago. It’s considered the earliest form of leavened bread, or...
Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD
Can Drinking Lemon Water Aid in Weight Loss? Dietitians Discuss the Popular Trend
Lemon water has become the internet’s newest favorite morning drink. But is it really as beneficial as some people claim? On TikTok,...
Sarah Garone
Is It Really That Bad to Eat After 8 PM? Here’s What to Know
Is the “no eating after 8 PM” rule actually good for your health? Even if you don’t practice a time-restricted diet like intermittent...
Julia Landwehr
Diet High in Added Sugars May Increase Kidney Stone Risk
Eating a diet with lots of added sugars might make a person more susceptible to kidney stones, according to new research. The study,...
Ryan Raman, MS, RD
5 Natural Fat Burners That Work
Fat burners are some of the most controversial supplements on the market. They’re described as nutrition supplements that can increase...
Kathryn Watson
10 Benefits of Drinking Hot Water
Many people find drinking plain hot water or hot lemon water soothing and beneficial. Hot water can help you stay hydrated, and it may...
Matthew Solan
How much sleep do you actually need?
On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber. But...
health.clevelandclinic.org
7 Reasons You Should Eat More Spinach
It’s been more than 60 years since the cartoon hero Popeye debuted. Since then, the beloved sailor’s favorite dish — spinach — has gained...
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