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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...
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...
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