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The One Bathroom Habit Infectious Disease Experts Are Begging You to Never, Ever Do
Quick: How do you clean your bathroom to keep yourself healthy? You may wash your hands or wipe down surface, both of which are vital....
Ashley Broadwater


The Best and Worst American Classics
Best: Turkey Sandwich Start with whole-grain bread instead of white. Whole-grain bread slows down how carbs get into your blood. The meat...
Paul Frysh


How Clutter Can Affect Your Health
Too Much Stuff If your closets are bursting or your desk is topped with piles of disorganized papers, you may want to take some steps...
Barbara Brody


Symptoms of Immune System Problems
What Are Immune System Problems? Your immune system should fight off disease and help your body heal. But your immune system can be weak,...
Susan Bernstein


3 Types of Exercise Older Adults Should Do Every Week
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, then you have to get up and move every day. There’s just one problem: With so many...
Alisa Hrustic


The Power of 30 Minutes
Got half an hour? It can change your whole day. Stress is hard to avoid: Too many bills arrive on the same day. You run a few minutes...
Elizabeth Millard


6 Reasons You’ve Hit a Weight Loss Plateau
You’re getting plenty of exercise, but the scale seems stuck. Sound familiar? Use these tips to break through a weight loss plateau. It’s...
Elizabeth Millard


Five reasons you’re waking up tired with no energy
Do you often wake up in the morning feeling tired or irritable, even after a good night’s sleep? Why does this happen, and what can we do...
Kerry Torrens


Can Eating Rice Affect My Diabetes?
Rice is a carbohydrate-rich food and it is a staple in many cultural cuisines. Rice can be included as part of a healthy eating pattern...
Natalie Silver
Can I Eat Cheese If I Have High Cholesterol?
In general, if you have high cholesterol, you can still eat cheese in moderation. Keep reading to learn more about cholesterol, saturated...
Ashley Marcin


How to Follow a Low-Sodium Diet for Better Heart Health
You may decide to follow a low-sodium diet to improve your health. This diet involves choosing foods that are low in sodium (salt) and...
Julie Marks


Are Sardines Good for You? 9 Surprising Health Benefits Backed by Science
Sardines are small fish that can grow up to 10 inches long. They are a nutrient-defense superfood that can be part of a healthy and...
Lana Barhum


Eating Eggs Could Be the Secret to Better Memory, Study Says
When it comes to our diet, we often hear about foods that are good for our bodies, but what about our brains? In addition to...
Alyssa Longobucco


8 Foods You Should Never Eat on an Empty Stomach, According to Dietitians
When you’ve got an empty stomach and a big appetite, it can be tempting to grab the first thing you see in the kitchen. This is...
Kirsten Nunez


11 Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Older Adults
Joint pain, heartburn, sleep apnea—whatever’s keeping you up at night, here’s your fix. Try this: Bend your wrist as far back as you can...
Jerilyn Covert
McDonald’s president ‘very confident’ customers can safely eat at restaurant amid E. coli outbreak
Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s USA, addressed an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders that has killed one person and...
Anna Kaplan


NON-DAIRY MILK SUBSTITUTES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Be it simply on its own, with cereal, or with tea or coffee, there are diverse ways to enjoy milk. Regardless of age or gender, it is...
Mya Care Editorial Team


HOW I BECAME HEALTHIER IN MY 60s AND BEYOND
" Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. " – Carl Bard It’s a...
Ramesh Menda


7 Subtle Signs You’re Having a Heart Attack
Symptoms become subtler with age. Here’s what you need to know to protect your ticker. In the movies, it looks so straightforward: The...
Christa Sgobba


5 Surefire Ways to Get Sick on Vacation
Make these common travel mistakes and you’ll be bringing home more than memories. Your favorite resort may be five stars, but make no...
Jessica Scott


What High Blood Pressure Can Do to Your Body
Artery Damage Your arteries should be sturdy, springy, and smooth to move blood easily from your heart and lungs to your organs and other...
Paul Frysh


Germy Things You Touch Every Day
Cellphone It goes with you everywhere -- even into the bathroom . As a result, it could be up to 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. In...
Poonam Sachdev


Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
People who only exercise on weekends have a similar risk of developing mild dementia to those who work out more frequently, a new study...
Lianne Kolirin, CNN


7 Drinks That May Help You Sleep
A good night’s rest is often overlooked as an important component of health. Experts recommend that adults aged 18–60 get at least 7–9...
Cecilia Snyder, MS, RD
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