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15 Tips To Keep Your Bladder Healthy

People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Located in the lower abdomen, the bladder is a hollow organ,...

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Diabetes in Older People

Diabetes is a serious disease, and it affects many older adults. People get diabetes when their blood glucose, also called blood sugar,...

Alexa Mellardo

10 Tips for Boosting Your Stamina After 50, According to a Fitness Expert

There are so many things that change as you age. This includes a decline in muscle mass and strength, how swift you are, and your...

Adam Meyer

The 10 Worst Habits for Belly Fat

Are you struggling to shed stubborn belly fat? If so, it might be time to take a closer look at your daily habits. Everything from what...

Mackenzie Burgess, RDN

How Many Carbs Do You Need in a Day?

Ahh, carbohydrates. Out of all the macronutrients (carbs, protein and fat), they seem to be one of the most heavily debated. Although...

Emily Cronkleton and Rachael Zimlich, RN, BSN

10 Home Remedies for Bronchitis

Ways of treating acute bronchitis at home include inhaling steam, consuming ginger and turmeric, gargling with salt water, and getting...

Mya Care Blogger

CAN I PREVENT DEMENTIA AS I GET OLDER?

Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a general term to describe the loss of cognitive functioning, like the ability to remember,...

Mya Care Blogger

COOKING FOR HEALTH: COMPARING THE BEST METHODS FOR NUTRITIOUS MEALS

The way we cook does not just make food delicious and presentable, but it also influences our health and well-being. The cooking methods...

Michelle Pugle

How Does Freezing Food Change Its Nutritional Value? Registered Dietitians Explain

When it comes to the nutritional makeup of food, how it’s stored can make a difference. While putting leftover rice or pasta in the...

Sarah Garone, NDTR

Can Chicken Soup Really Make You Feel Better When You're Sick?

When you’re sick, there’s no more iconic comfort food than chicken soup. People have been turning to this savory classic for decades—if...

Jon Cooper

You and Your Heart: What You Control

Take Charge of Your Chances A healthy lifestyle is important at any age. But your choices can make an even bigger difference after you...

Ross Brakeville, DPT

Slideshow: The 7-Minute Workout

The 7-Minute Workout If you’ve ever promised yourself that you would get back in shape just as soon as you could find the time, then the...

Joy Manning

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...

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...

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