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Jerilyn Covert
11 Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Older Adults
Joint pain, heartburn, sleep apnea—whatever’s keeping you up at night, here’s your fix. Try this: Bend your wrist as far back as you can...
Anna Kaplan
McDonald’s president ‘very confident’ customers can safely eat at restaurant amid E. coli outbreak
Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s USA, addressed an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders that has killed one person and...
Mya Care Editorial Team
NON-DAIRY MILK SUBSTITUTES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Be it simply on its own, with cereal, or with tea or coffee, there are diverse ways to enjoy milk. Regardless of age or gender, it is...
Ramesh Menda
HOW I BECAME HEALTHIER IN MY 60s AND BEYOND
" Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. " – Carl Bard It’s a...
Christa Sgobba
7 Subtle Signs You’re Having a Heart Attack
Symptoms become subtler with age. Here’s what you need to know to protect your ticker. In the movies, it looks so straightforward: The...
Jessica Scott
5 Surefire Ways to Get Sick on Vacation
Make these common travel mistakes and you’ll be bringing home more than memories. Your favorite resort may be five stars, but make no...
Paul Frysh
What High Blood Pressure Can Do to Your Body
Artery Damage Your arteries should be sturdy, springy, and smooth to move blood easily from your heart and lungs to your organs and other...
Poonam Sachdev
Germy Things You Touch Every Day
Cellphone It goes with you everywhere -- even into the bathroom . As a result, it could be up to 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. In...
Lianne Kolirin, CNN
Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
People who only exercise on weekends have a similar risk of developing mild dementia to those who work out more frequently, a new study...
Cecilia Snyder, MS, RD
7 Drinks That May Help You Sleep
A good night’s rest is often overlooked as an important component of health. Experts recommend that adults aged 18–60 get at least 7–9...
Lara Vukelich
6 Expert-Recommended Vitamins and Minerals That Unlock Healthy Aging
Maintaining a balanced diet is important at every stage of life. However, it becomes even more important to pay attention to what you...
Kirsten Nunez
6 Things People Who Live to 100 Have in Common, According to Longevity Experts
Life is undoubtedly filled with surprises. But if there’s one thing you can be sure of, it’s that you’re going to get older. After all,...
Kaitlin Reilly
Snack on pistachios, eat strawberries, reconsider your sleep position and 10 more health tips to help you have a great week
Hello, health and wellness enthusiasts! My name is Kaitlin, here to bring you tips on how to live your best life. This week marked a...
WebMD Editorial Contributors
14 Natural Treatment Tips for Colds and Flu
Looking for a natural or alternative treatment for your cold or flu symptoms? Here are tips that may help relieve your symptoms. 1....
Victoria Stokes
How McDonald’s New Chicken Big Mac Compares to the Original: Calories, Ingredients, and More
McDonald’s will be selling its hotly anticipated Chicken Big Mac in the U.S. for the first time nationwide beginning Thursday, October 10...
Nicole Pajer
13 Signs Your Lungs May Not Be Healthy
When something is off with your lungs, it can signify that something serious is going on. It’s important to pay attention to the signs of...
Korin Miller
How Often Should I Have My Cholesterol Checked?
The answer depends on your health history. Here’s what you need to know. Cholesterol gets a bad rap, but it’s essential to your health....
K. Aleisha Fetters
3 Weird Reasons You’re Gaining Weight
Staying slim through the years isn’t as simple as calories in, calories out. Here are the age-related changes that can mess with the...
James Beckerman, MD, FACC
A Visual Guide to Heart Failure
What Is Heart Failure? The name doesn’t mean your heart stops. It just doesn’t work as well as it should. It happens when the heart can’t...
Jabeen Begum, MD
Brain Foods That May Help Prevent Dementia
The MIND Diet This is a combination of two diets that have well-known health benefits -- Mediterranean and DASH. It's designed to prevent...
Katia Hetter and Stephen Mays, CNN
Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday of November, at 2 a.m., clocks fall...
Kerry Torrens
How does sugar affect my mood?
If you’ve ever had a ‘sugar rush’, then you’ll know sugar can affect your mood – but why and how? Our nutritionist explains. We typically...
Stephanie Orford
How (and When) to Talk with Your Doctor About Acid Reflux and Heartburn
Heartburn may seem like no big deal, but experiencing it twice or more per week is a good reason to visit your doctor. Heartburn is a...
Eleesha Lockett
How to Stop Tossing and Turning at Night
Prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule and relaxing evening routine may help improve your quality of sleep. If nothing is working, you...
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