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11 Easy Ways to Make Healthy Eating a Habit
Sneak Yourself More Vegetables You know you should eat more veggies. They’re full of good-for-you fiber and vitamins. But the average...
Poonam Sachdev


8 Healthy Recipes Every Real Live Grown-Up Should Know
Adulting is hard — especially that part about "eating right." Get these healthy homemade dishes in your recipe wheelhouse and you'll be...
Food Network Kitchen
What Are the Risk Factors for Heart Failure?
Heart failure means the heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Risk factors include lifestyle behaviors, like...
James Roland


What Causes Leg Pain (and How to Find Relief)
Leg pain can be caused by overuse, trauma, minor injuries, infection, or severe medical conditions. Although the most common causes are...
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT


Do You Need Medication If You Have High Blood Pressure but No Symptoms?
How do you approach a condition you may not know you have? That's the question doctors want to help the many Americans living with...
Rachel Murphy


People List 30 Hard Truths About Getting Older That They Weren’t Ready For
A 2019 survey found that globally, we think old age begins at 66. When asked to describe it, we usually use the term wise (35%),...
Mindaugas Balčiauskas


10 Of The Healthiest Beers You Can Drink
Beer is big business — in fact, it's one of the biggest businesses out there. In 2024, it's estimated that Americans will consume roughly...
Holly Van Hare


14 Of The Unhealthiest Canned Chilis You Should Leave At The Store
Canned chili is one of those food products that's much more popular than you might think. In fact, the canned chili market was valued at...
Jay Wilson


Do Cheat Meals Help or Hurt Your Diet?
Indulging in that fried chicken or deep-dish pizza you really want can be a healthy move — if you do it the right way. Find yourself...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.


Which Healthy Drink Is Best for You?
Health drinks are said to improve gut health, sleep, mood, energy levels, and more. We're separating fact from fiction so you can sip...
Marygrace Taylor


4 Ways Olive Oil Can Add Years to Your Life
Whether you’re garnishing a soup or dressing a salad, olive oil is one of those ingredients that makes everything taste delicious. It's...
Kirsten Nunez


The Best Vegetable for Boosting Immunity, According to a Registered Dietitian
It’s no secret that vegetables are some of the best foods for immunity. They’re teeming with essential nutrients, which your body uses to...
Kirsten Nunez


The #1 Thing Dietitians Say You Should Always Do Before Eating or Cooking Canned Beans
Canned beans are a pantry staple across the U.S., and it’s easy to see why—they’re an affordable, convenient way to add more nutrients to...
Christina Manian, RDN


Daily dose of dark chocolate may lower diabetes risk, study finds
Eating a few servings of dark chocolate each week has been found to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes . People who ate at least five...
Katie Kindelan
Yes, There Is a Secret Formula for Weight Loss. This Is It
Dieting is as American as, well, apple pie. More than half of us want to lose weight at any given time, surveys show, and about a quarter...
Debbie Koenig


What Happens to the Body After Sitting Down for Too Long?
Physical activity is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, approximately 31% of the global population fails to...
Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT


Could eating a handful of pistachios daily help improve eye health?
Eating a handful of pistachio nuts each day can significantly improve eye health, according to a new study from the Friedman School of...
Robby Berman


12 Tips for a Speedy Flu Recovery
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Flu symptoms typically last about a week, but the...
Jacquelyn Cafasso


Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags
There are several skin lesions that are very common and benign (noncancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags ,...
WebMD Editorial Contributors
U.S. Ranks Third Globally for Diabetes, Men Most at Risk
Men continue to be more likely than women to be diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S., according to new data. In 1990, the rate of type 1...
Lisa O'Mary


Is Coffee Bad for You?
Even though coffee is a popular beverage across the world, it's common to wonder if coffee is bad for you. Initially, it was thought that...
Katie Wilkinson, MPH, MCHES


What Are the Benefits of Walking Backwards?
Walking backwards for exercise, also called retro walking, has many research-proven benefits that can help improve flexibility, strength,...
Heidi Moawad, MD


How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle?
No matter how much you enjoy strength training, you probably don’t lift for the pure joy of picking up stuff and putting it down. It’s a...
K. Aleisha Fetters


What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
People have been telling you to brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly since childhood. But how seriously do you take oral health...
Barbara Brody
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