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Zilpah Sheikh, MD

Slideshow: Busted: Popular Diet Myths

Nighttime Eating Makes You Fat Put this diet myth to bed. There's no conclusive proof that late-night meals cause you to put on weight....

Rachel Reiff Ellis

Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough

You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...

Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

The Best Foods to Buy in Bulk

Become a Better Bulk Shopper You probably already know from firsthand shopping experience that food is one of our biggest costs of...

Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

How Nutritionists Are Saving Money on Groceries

Food costs are rising these days . But that doesn’t mean you can’t maintain healthy habits, while prioritizing a budget. We’ve enlisted...

Nancy Schimelpfening, MS

Got a Sweet Tooth? Here’s Why Your Risk of Depression, Diabetes, and Stroke May be Higher

Do you have a sweet tooth ? According to Statista , many people in the U.S. do. In fact, when they surveyed Americans in 2022 and 2023,...

Natalie Silver

What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?

The ideal room temperature for sleep is anywhere from 60°F to 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C.) However, everyone is different, and this...

Carol DerSarkissian, MD

How to Care for Your Heart With Diabetes

Diabetes and Your Heart If you have type 2 diabetes , show your heart some extra love. High blood sugar damages your nerves and blood...

Christine Byrne

4 Healthy Ingredient Swaps to Make the Best Darn Chili

No matter how cold it is where you are, it’s always a good day for chili. There’s just something about diving a spoon into a bowl of this...

Matthew Kadey, R.D.

10 Ways to Sneak More Protein Into Your Diet

Protein becomes even more important as we age. Follow these stealthy ways to give your meals an extra dose. Getting enough protein is...

Elizabeth Millard

8 Common Questions About Diabetes, Answered

Diabetes can have serious and life-threatening complications. Here’s what you need to know to lower your risk and get ahead of any...

Kelly Lambert, The Conversation

I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life

We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn...

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN

Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn

Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that...

Dr. Patricia Varacallo, DO

Why Do We Love Carbs? New Research Just Found an Answer

If you’ve ever experimented with a low-carb diet, you may have been amazed both by how effective it is, and how much intention it takes...

Ashley Broadwater

The One Bathroom Habit Infectious Disease Experts Are Begging You to Never, Ever Do

Quick: How do you clean your bathroom to keep yourself healthy? You may wash your hands or wipe down surface, both of which are vital....

Paul Frysh

The Best and Worst American Classics

Best: Turkey Sandwich Start with whole-grain bread instead of white. Whole-grain bread slows down how carbs get into your blood. The meat...

Barbara Brody

How Clutter Can Affect Your Health

Too Much Stuff If your closets are bursting or your desk is topped with piles of disorganized papers, you may want to take some steps...

Susan Bernstein

Symptoms of Immune System Problems

What Are Immune System Problems? Your immune system should fight off disease and help your body heal. But your immune system can be weak,...

Alisa Hrustic

3 Types of Exercise Older Adults Should Do Every Week

If you want to live a longer, healthier life, then you have to get up and move every day. There’s just one problem: With so many...

Elizabeth Millard

The Power of 30 Minutes

Got half an hour? It can change your whole day. Stress is hard to avoid: Too many bills arrive on the same day. You run a few minutes...

Elizabeth Millard

6 Reasons You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau

You’re getting plenty of exercise, but the scale seems stuck. Sound familiar? Use these tips to break through a weight loss plateau. It’s...

Kerry Torrens

Five reasons you’re waking up tired with no energy

Do you often wake up in the morning feeling tired or irritable, even after a good night’s sleep? Why does this happen, and what can we do...

Natalie Silver

Can Eating Rice Affect My Diabetes?

Rice is a carbohydrate-rich food and it is a staple in many cultural cuisines. Rice can be included as part of a healthy eating pattern...

Ashley Marcin

Can I Eat Cheese If I Have High Cholesterol?

In general, if you have high cholesterol, you can still eat cheese in moderation. Keep reading to learn more about cholesterol, saturated...

Julie Marks

How to Follow a Low-Sodium Diet for Better Heart Health

You may decide to follow a low-sodium diet to improve your health. This diet involves choosing foods that are low in sodium (salt) and...

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