

Go Nuts for Nuts
Stock Up They’re good for you in all forms. Simply adding them to your diet lowers your chances of getting heart disease, a huge health...


How Exercise Affects Your Brain
It May Help You Pay Attention Have you checked your individual alpha peak frequency (iAPF) lately? Probably not, unless your doctor...


6 Reasons a High Protein Diet Boosts Weight Loss
You may have been raised to think that weight loss is just a matter of eating fewer calories. But the calories-in vs. calorie-out theory...


12 Health Benefits of Drinking Hot Water
Drinking hot water may be more than just a comfort drink. In traditional Chinese medicine, warm or hot water is often prescribed to help...


What Should You Eat Before Bed for Better Sleep?
Eating With Sleep in Mind If you’re tired of being tired, better nutrition before bed could lead to better sleep. “You don’t need...


What Is ‘Food Noise’ and How Do You Quiet or Stop It?
Many parts of our lives revolve around food. When you’re planning a menu for a party or feeling hungry as it gets close to lunchtime,...


8 Foods to Burn Belly Fat Faster Than Crunches
Are you trying to blast belly fat before summer? The good news is you don't have to starve yourself to reduce fat in your midsection....


This bean has the most protein — and it’s an easy snack, dietitian says
Beans are versatile, affordable and packed with nutrients. These small but mighty superfoods are a favorite among dietitians for many...


Cinnamon could interact with some prescription medications, according to a new study
While cinnamon is a popular spice added to many foods, it has a long history of uses in traditional medicine in many cultures. Today,...


Parkinson’s disease prevention may ‘begin at the dinner table’
Eating about a dozen servings of ultraprocessed food each day could more than double your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease,...


6 Hand Strength Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
It’s no secret that staying active is important for healthy aging, but not every workout needs to involve breaking a sweat. In fact, one...


Natural Remedies for Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain can affect everything from how you move to how you feel. While traditional treatments are helpful, natural remedies offer...


7 Salt Substitutes and How to Use Them
A dash of table salt to liven up a bland dish here and there may not seem like a big deal, but you’re probably getting more salt than you...


How to Get Your Prescription Drugs During a Disaster
Wildfires, tornados, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters displace millions of Americans each year, and in many instances,...


40 Worst Foods For Your Heart, According To Cardiologists And Dietitians
Take heart: What's on your plate can help maintain your cardiac capacity. "Heart-healthy foods contain nutrients that have been shown to...


Fatty foods are harder to stomach as you age. Put down that greasy slice of pizza and read this.
Pizza, burgers and other greasy, fatty dishes might be considered their own food group when you’re younger. But throwing back high-fat...


Common Carcinogens and Cancer Risk
Carcinogens are substances or agents that can cause cancer. These can occur in nature, such as with ultraviolet radiation and some...


What Happens to Your Body When You Walk Every Day
Many medical professionals and health organizations advocate the importance of regular physical activity to promote health and...


Collagen and Your Body: What to Know
What Is Collagen? Collagen is a protein your body makes naturally. It makes up about a third of all of the protein in your body. It’s...


What to Know Before You Take Herbal Supplements
Supplement Safety It seems like these products should be harmless. After all, you use herbs all the time when you’re cooking. But some...


We Asked Dietitians Their Favorite McDonald's Order—And They All Said the Same Thing
Truth: Making a McDonald’s run isn’t the most nutrient-packed choice, but sometimes convenience wins. “Fast food isn’t something I...


How to Live Your Best Life as You Age
What does it mean to age gracefully? You can’t stand in a checkout line without seeing at least a few magazine headlines about how to...


How To Choose Between Low-Fat and Full-Fat in the Dairy Aisle
In general, dairy fat is back in favor. Researchers reviewing the growing body of scientific evidence have found that consuming more...


The Foods Nutritionists Won't Eat
Diet Soda “I cut out diet soda from my life over ten years ago. I came to the conclusion that I didn't need a dose of artificial...


Metabolic syndrome is a big risk factor for early dementia, and what you do makes a difference, study suggests
How you manage a cluster of health conditions known as metabolic syndrome could have a big impact on whether you develop dementia at a...


Stretching for Seniors: 7 Essential Exercises
Need to turn your head to check for traffic, or reach into the cupboard for a plate? Want to improve your golf swing — or your cha-cha?...


7 Things to Know About Seasonal Allergies
Spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and greener lawns. But for more than 81 million Americans with seasonal allergies, it can...


Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
Synthetic chemicals called phthalates, found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and...


Neither intense exercise nor total inactivity: Retirees over 65 should do this to prevent falls, says Harvard
Seniors are at higher risk for injury, and each fall can result in anything from a minor bruise to a serious hip fracture. These injuries...


Weights are fine, but there’s a better option: The top exercise to gain strength at home, says Harvard
Most people experience fluctuations in muscle mass due to aging, sedentary lifestyles, or other factors, but you do not need a gym...


Why do hangovers get worse with age?
Many people know the feeling that comes after a few too many drinks: a pounding headache, clammy skin, racing thoughts and an upset...


Mold in the home: Identifying and treating the issue to prevent health problems
Mold is a type of fungus, a group of organisms that also includes yeasts and mushrooms. Mold thrives in wet places. Outdoors, it forms on...


Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Not such good news for butter lovers like myself: seesawing research on how healthy or unhealthy butter might be received a firm push...


This Underrated Nutrient May Help Lower Heart Disease Risk by 16%, New Study Suggests
Selenium is a vital mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Found in a variety of foods, from...


Scientists Reveal Snack That May Slash Colon Cancer Risk
New research from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine suggests that a simple daily snack could play a significant role in...


What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?
You’ve got a new brown spot on your face, but is it a freckle or a sunspot? Or perhaps you’ve found a spot on your back that looks like a...


Eating spinach is good for your heart, vision and more: 6 health benefits that'll have you reaching for the leafy green vegetable
Spinach is the original supergreen. While it may not be as buzzy as kale or microgreens, it's the go-to leafy green for many. And for...


The Effects of Fast Food on the Body
Popularity of fast food Swinging through the drive-thru or hopping into your favorite fast food restaurant may happen more often than...


How to Know If a Scary Health Headline Is Legit
If you heard that Girl Scout cookies are toxic, that mRNA vaccines can harm you, or that immigrants are spreading tuberculosis in the...


Tips to Keep Joints Healthy
Stay in Motion It's the golden rule of joint health: The more you move, the less stiffness you'll have. Whether you're reading, working,...


Are Free-Range Eggs Healthier?
Eggs are a nutritious staple food for many people. One large white egg has around 6 grams of protein and 70 calories. They also contain...


How Long Does It Really Take to Lose Weight—and Maintain It?
Experts recommend aiming to lose 1 to 2 pounds per week to ensure safe weight loss. 1 Losing weight steadily and gradually increases the...


What Causes Lower Back Pain When Walking and How to Find Relief
Lower back pain when walking can occur for a variety of reasons. It can result from injuries, fatigue, or an underlying condition....


How to boost protein in your diet, without losing other nutrients. 5 tips from an expert
Americans are in the middle of a love-affair with protein. A stroll through almost any major supermarket — where food labels tout grams...


Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds
With the first generation of people exposed widely to technology now approaching old age, how has its use affected their risk of...


Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards: Which One Is Cleaner and Healthier?
Dean Cliver, an expert in food microbiology at the University of California Davis, was the OG of cutting-board research. In the early...


4 Benefits of Whole Milk, Plus Nutrition and Risks
Whole milk is milk that hasn't had any of its butterfat removed. To be considered "whole," milk must contain at least 3.25% milk fat by...


What is the healthiest fish? The No. 1 pick from a registered dietitian
Fish play a major role in maintaining a healthy and satisfying diet. They’re a great source of protein, provide vitamins and...


Causes of Knee Pain When Walking
Knee pain when walking is a common issue that affects people of all ages. Whether the pain is dull or sharp, persistent or occasional,...


13 Small Changes You Can Make to Eat Healthier Forever
Yes, You Can Eat Healthier Forever Nobody has the perfect diet — and making dramatic eating habit changes in order to eat healthier won't...