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Hannah Yasharoff
Why black beans are an 'incredible' addition to your diet, according to a dietitian
Some social media users are "spreading fear" about dangers of eating legumes , including black beans. Should you actually be worried?...
Adam Felman
What to know about exercise and how to start
Exercise involves physical activity and increasing the heart rate beyond resting levels. It is important for preserving physical and...
Elizabeth Millard
5 Surprising Causes of Depression as You Get Older
As you age, mental health shifts can feel like they come out of nowhere. Here are some unexpected reasons you might be feeling emotional...
Editors of SilverSneakers
4 Carb Facts You Should Know
Carbs don’t deserve their bad rap. In fact, they’re part of many healthy foods you should be eating. Here’s how to include them as part...
Barbara Brody
7 Common Weight Loss Mistakes People Over 60 Make
Are you sabotaging yourself without even knowing it? Here’s how to find out—and start getting results. It’s rare to hear anyone, at any...
Poonam Sachdev
15 Surprisingly Healthy Foods
Pasta A healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring. Some foods that may seem like guilty pleasures can be good for you. What matters is how...
Jon Cooper
The Facts About Hard Seltzer
The Rise of Hard Seltzer Since their debut in 2013, sales of canned hard seltzers have bubbled over. One industry report says over half...
Kendall K. Morgan
Symptoms of Liver Problems
Different Diseases, Similar Symptoms There are more than 100 different liver diseases. They have different causes, including: Infection...
Jillian Kubala, MS, RD
23 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Overeating
Eating too much in one sitting or taking in too many calories throughout the day are common habits that can be hard to break. Over time,...
Robin Madell
How to Use Exercise as a Stress Reliever
Exercise is one of the best strategies for combating stress, and it can also improve other aspects of your health. Persistent stress over...
Jacqueline Howard, CNN
Certain arm positions commonly used for blood pressure checks may lead to inaccurate results. Here’s the right way to do it
A new study found that having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks — either at home or the doctor’s office — can...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Common heart conditions raise the risk of dementia, experts say
Keeping your brain sharp as you age has a lot to do with your heart — and the younger you start taking better care of it, the better —...
Satata Karmakar
High Cholesterol Diet Hack: 7 Heart Healthy Fats To Flush Out Bad LDL Cholesterol
Cholesterol Lowering Diet Tips: High cholesterol, often referred to as bad cholesterol or LDL, is one of the leading causes of concern...
Kim Schewitz
3 common myths about supplements that prevent people from improving their health, according to the US' top expert
Supplements are a polarizing topic. While some people swear by them, others think they're a total waste of time and money. But the US'...
Cody Cottier
Why Do We Sneeze?
Sneezes have taken on many meanings throughout human history. Early Christians considered them divine signs or devilish tricks, while...
Lauryn Higgins
Researchers Identify Two New Preventable Risk Factors for Dementia
Treating vision loss and lowering LDL cholesterol could help reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia, according to a new report....
Adam Meyer
Consuming Too Many Carbonated Drinks May Increase Stroke Risk by 22%, According to New Study
It’s no secret that what you eat affects your health, but your beverage choices can also make an impact. A recent study from the...
Pandora Dewan
Dentist Warns How Mouth Breathing Is Damaging Your Teeth
Breathing through your mouth is bad for your teeth, especially when you do it at night. As we edge into sniffle season, breathing through...
Deanna Debara
6 Rules to Weighing Yourself — and When to Ditch the Scale
It is 100 percent OK to love your body and still want to lose weight. Body positivity and weight loss aren’t mutually exclusive. The...
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
10 Recipes That Can Help Boost Your Immunity
Tzatziki Your immune system encompasses many metabolic processes that use a variety of nutrients to keep your body healthy and able to...
Kristeen Cherney
Food Swaps for Hypertension
When it comes to your overall heart health, lifestyle measures such as regular exercise, stress control, and dietary modifications are...
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...
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