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6 Pre-Heart Attack Warning Signs a Month Before
The symptoms that may occur in the month before a heart attack —known as prodromal symptoms—are similar to the symptoms that can occur...
Vanessa Caceres


Does Walking Lower Blood Pressure? A Registered Nurse Explains
Walking is an effective way to lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Studies have shown that people who use walking as a...
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN


4 Supplements You Shouldn’t Take for Longevity, According to Dietitians
Aging gracefully is a goal many aspire to achieve, and living a long, healthy life often becomes a top priority as we grow older. With...
Lauren Manaker M.S., RDN, LD, CLEC


Worst Restaurant Meals
Ham and Cheese Omelet The Count: Approximately 512 calories, 37 grams of fat, 1,277 milligrams of sodium This breakfast staple packs...
Mark Aumann


Ways to Relieve Back Pain
Sleep Better When you have back pain, sleeping can be hard. It can be a vicious cycle because when you don't get enough sleep, your back...
Sabrina Felson, MD


How Long Does It Take to Reverse Prediabetes?
Depending on your plan and how consistent you are with it, prediabetes reversal can take anywhere from months to years. But reversal may...
Sarah Matysiak


Occasional Sweets Won’t Raise Cardiovascular Risk but Sugary Drinks Can, Study Finds
It’s well known that eating too much sugar is bad for health. However, a new study indicates that it may not just be the amount of sugar...
Nancy Schimelpfening, MS


What foods can help with heartburn?
A balanced diet containing nonacidic fruits, vegetables, lean protein sources, and probiotic-rich foods may help relieve heartburn...
Jenna Fletcher


New Federal Rule Will Wipe Medical Debt From Your Credit Score
Outstanding medical debt can no longer impact Americans’ credit scores, according to a rule finalized Tuesday by the Consumer Financial...
Claire Bugos


12 Foods That Leave You Hungry
Croissants Flaky, buttery, and perfect with your morning latte. But they score really low on the satiety index, a measure of how well a...
Poonam Sachdev


US surgeon general sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk...
Ben Tinker, Meg Tirrell and Brenda Goodman, CNN


More Popsicles, please: Your tonsils can grow back
In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom had stocked their kitchen in the suburbs of Detroit with Popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5...
Deidre McPhillips, CNN


Eight anti-aging vitamins and how to get them from your diet
Supporting your body at any age is important, but making sure you’re including key anti-aging vitamins in your diet can help you stay...
Stacey Carter


How You Can Help Your Bladder
What Does It Do? Your bladder holds urine until you find the right time and place to get rid of it. The pee flows there from your...
Poonam Sachdev


13 Worst Foods in Your Fridge
What’s in Your Fridge? That moldy leftover chili may not be the only thing you should throw out. There may be secret agents in your...
Poonam Sachdev


Foods That Are Surprisingly Bad for Your Cholesterol
Foods Labeled 'Low Cholesterol' When you're shopping and you see an item that says it's low in cholesterol , you still need to check the...
Poonam Sachdev


Walking Just 30 Minutes a Day Can Lead to These Results for Your Body
Walking for 30 minutes daily has many physical and mental benefits, such as improved heart health, decreased risk of chronic diseases,...
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT


Resistance Training Improves Sleep Quality Better Than Cardio, Study Finds
If you’re looking for a better night’s rest, hitting the gym to lift some weights could be the answer, according to a new report....
Laura Hensley
Early Flu Symptoms
Detecting early symptoms of the flu can help to prevent the spread of the virus and possibly help you treat the illness before it gets...
Kristeen Cherney and Valencia Higuera


Does Fiber Lower Cholesterol?
Soluble fiber, which is found in foods such as oats, apples, and legumes, can lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Increasing your...
Molly Knudsen, MS, RDN


6 Secrets of Super-Agers
Want to join the ranks of this enviable group? Experts who study them say these are the lifestyle choices that can help you live a...
Laurie Tarkan
Starting a Fitness Routine After 65
Getting healthy at any age can feel overwhelming. And when you’re getting started later in life, the challenge can seem even greater....
SilverSneakers


One small thing can add years to your life, experts say
What are you focusing on in the new year to improve your health? Regular exercise, of course, is a proven winner, as is eating...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride...
Brenda Goodman, CNN
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