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Marygrace Taylor

The 3 Best Drinks to Manage Blood Sugar (and 2 to Avoid)

When you have diabetes , you know that part of managing your blood sugar means paying attention to what you eat. It’s just as important,...

Janie McQueen

How Healthy Is Your Favorite Frozen Dessert?

Ice Cream We’ve been screaming for it since 1851, when the American ice cream industry began. (Early versions of the frozen treat first...

Paul Frysh

Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer

Under a Fingernail This “subungual melanoma” might happen under a toenail too. The thumb and big toe are the most common areas, but it’s...

Alisa Bowman

Does hitting 10,000 steps a day really make a difference?

Recommended fitness targets can, at times, seem arbitrary. Take the advice to walk 10,000 steps. The lofty step goal translates to...

Christa Sgobba

8 Lung Cancer Symptoms Even Non-Smokers Should Know

There’s a reason most people associate lung cancer with smoking: It contributes to 80 percent and 90 percent of lung cancer deaths in...

Alisa Hrustic

I’ve Never Exercised. Is It Too Late to Start?

Coming up with excuses to skip a workout is easy: You don’t have time, you’re tired, or you simply don’t know what to do once you step...

Jessica Timmons

How Sedentary People With Obesity Can Ease Into Regular Exercise

According to research, adults who are physically active are healthier and at much less risk of developing chronic diseases. But for...

Marilyn Perkins

Why do we forget things we were just thinking about?

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went in there, or been about to speak but suddenly realized you had no idea what...

Melissa Rifkin, MS, RDN, CDN

7 Unhealthiest Non-Dairy Coffee Creamers on Grocery Shelves

On its own, coffee is a very low-calorie drink that actually provides some antioxidant benefits as well. A cup of black joe will run you...

Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD

Is Fish Oil Good For You? 7 Benefits & Potential Drawbacks

If you're looking to boost your heart health, improve brain function, or reduce inflammation, fish oil might be just what you need. Found...

Amy Isler, RN, MSN, CSN

Why Overactive Bladder Seems to Be Getting More Common in Men

Overactive bladder is usually associated with older women, but a recent representative cohort study indicates the number of men with...

Poonam Sachdev

Prime Time: The Best Time to Do Everything

Perfect Timing If you’re gonna do something, do it right -- or at least do it at the right time. A few “hacks” can help you pick the best...

Poonam Sachdev

Prediabetes: You Can Turn It Around

What Is Prediabetes? It’s when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. You won’t necessarily...

Paul Frysh

The Health Benefits of Tomatoes

What’s So Great About Them? Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene. It gives them their bright red color and helps protect...

Jacqueline Howard, CNN

Nearly 1 in 3 US adults may have an iron deficiency, study suggests

You may have an iron deficiency and not even know it. A large proportion of adults in the United States – nearly 1 in 3 – may have one of...

Aryelle Siclait

A sleep psychologist recommends the 3-2-1 rule to help you get the best sleep of your life

Everyone’s guilty of hitting the snooze button first thing in the morning from time to time. But the reason you feel groggy and...

Sarah Jacoby

Are kiwis healthy? Dietitians reveal benefits for immunity, gut health, sleep and more

With their bright green flesh and uniquely sweet and seedy texture, kiwis certainly leave an impression. But how do kiwis affect your...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD

The Best High-Protein Fast Foods

When it comes to a well-balanced diet, protein is often the star element. It's essential to several biological processes and involved in...

Christa Sgobba

5 Healthy Foods That Can Upset Your Stomach

Feeling lousy after eating a bunch of junk food isn’t surprising. But serious discomfort after downing a perfectly healthy, plant-based...

Barbara Brody

29 Medications Older Adults Should Avoid

Even if you’re as sharp and active as you were in your 20s, there’s no denying your body has changed over the years. And while some of...

Christine Byrne

10 Packaged Snacks Registered Dietitians Buy for Themselves

In a perfect world, we’d all carry around homemade snacks of fresh ingredients like fruit, Greek yogurt, chopped vegetables, and hummus....

Pandora Dewan

Psychologist Reveals How to Train Your Brain to Eat a Healthier Diet

An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet every single year, according to the Boston Medical Center. And yet, according to the U.S....

Heather Hobbs

Why Do I Keep Getting Sick?

You may get sick more often if you have certain health conditions. It could be related to a vitamin deficiency, dehydration, or diet,...

Jerilyn Covert

10 Ways to Improve Your Eyesight Naturally

Your eyesight impacts almost every aspect of your daily life, with research linking vision impairment to a reduced ability to maintain...

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