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10 Food Safety Red Flags at Restaurants
Restaurant Red Flags When you walk into a restaurant you expect to eat delicious — and safe — food. However, this isn’t always the case....
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.


Chronic inflammation: What it is, why it’s bad, and how you can reduce it
Inflammation is a natural part of the body’s immune response. Acute inflammation is the redness, warmth and swelling around tissues and...
mcpress.mayoclinic.org


The 9 Best Foods and Drinks to Have Before Bed
Getting good sleep can help reduce your chance of developing certain chronic illnesses, keep your brain healthy, and boost your immune...
Brianna Elliott, RD


Resistance training is the right way to tire your brain and body for better sleep, according to a study
Want better sleep in your older years? Time to grab some weights. Exercise, but particularly those workouts that incorporate resistance...
Madeline Holcombe, CNN


5 things this ER doctor would like you to start doing
I know emergency physicians are trained to treat every type of medical emergency, including falls, cuts and sprains; heart attacks;...
Katia Hetter, CNN


Is Eating Before Bed Bad For You?
Eating a meal directly before bed can come with consequences. After you eat, it takes several hours for your body to move food from your...
Brandon Peters, MD


Who Should Take Weight Loss Injections, and Who Shouldn’t?
Weight loss injections have gained significant attention in recent years as a potential tool for managing obesity and associated...
Vijay Kumar Malesu


Secondhand and thirdhand smoke's effect on pets
If you're a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit...
U.S. Food and Drug Administration


Eating citrus fruit like oranges tied to 20% lower depression risk
An estimated 280 million people around the world live with clinical depression — a mental health condition that impacts a person’s mood...
Corrie Pelc


9 high-protein fruits to help build muscle, lose weight
Don’t overlook fruit when trying to add more protein to your diet. Fruit may not make the list of high-protein foods, but some options...
A. Pawlowski


7 Weight-Loss Myths Experts Wish Would Go Away
These myths might be keeping you feeling stuck and frustrated. There is no shortage of tips for weight loss out there these days,...
Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES


12 Reasons You’re Feeling Dizziness, Ringing in Your Ears, or Pressure in Your Head
Dizziness and ringing in the ears that interfere with your daily activities are also known by the medical terms vertigo and tinnitus....
James Roland


Reasons Your Toes Cramp
You might get toe cramps for many reasons—from something as simple as not drinking enough water to serious underlying medical conditions...
Brett Sears, PT


Clogged Arteries Symptoms and Treatment
The most common cause of clogged arteries is atherosclerosis , which is plaque buildup in the arteries. Lifestyle factors, such as diet...
Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN


Why Realistic Thinking Is Better Than Optimistic Thinking
Many think that having an optimistic outlook is the secret to happiness. However, optimism and pessimism both have risks. Optimists may...
Martin Taylor


Best and Worst Chinese Dishes for Your Health
Worst: Egg Rolls Sure, there are veggies in the filling. But egg rolls are anything but healthy. They’re wrapped in dough and deep-fried....
Sharon Liao


PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) Test
What is a PSA test? A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the level of PSA in a man’s blood. PSA is a protein produced by the...
Kimberly Holland


10 Foods That Can Help Boost Your Mood
Feeling a little down? While food may not be able to cure all that ails you, what you eat can certainly affect how you feel. Pasta Who...
Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.


Cow’s Milk, Oat, Almond, and More: Which Milk Is Best for You?
Not too long ago, the only decision you had to make in the milk aisle was whole milk, 2 percent, 1 percent, or skim (fat-free). Now you...
Jeff Cattel


What your fingernails can reveal about your health
There's no shortage of folk wisdom about how to glean the state of your overall health from your nails, such as the pervasive idea that...
Jasmin Fox-Skelly


Long-term grape consumption shown to improve muscle health in both men and women
A new study from Western New England University (WNE) has revealed that long-term grape consumption significantly impacts muscle health,...
Western New England University


Research shows the unseen danger of air fresheners and cleaning products
When you walk through a pine forest, the crisp, fresh scent is one of the first things you notice. But bringing that pine scent or other...
Purdue University


'Dessert Stomach' Is Real And It Lives in Your Brain
Couldn't eat another bite, but definitely have room for a slice or two of that oh-so-moist triple chocolate ganache cake? This is the...
Ian Randall


We’re Hard on Our Feet—Here’s How to Show Them Some Love
Walking. Hiking. Jogging. Biking. Unaided, we can’t do any of these things without our feet. So why, when our quality of life is directly...
Sydney Loney, Reader's Digest Canada
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