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This Iconic Oatmeal Brand Just Recalled Oat, Cereal and Granola Products in All 50 States
Oatmeal is great for your heart—but an announcement this week suggests that depending on what brand you buy, you may want to pay attention to whether it’s causing you symptoms. A January 11, 2024 update has just been issued on the December 15, 2023 Quaker Oats Company recall,...
The #1 Best Blue Zones Rule for Living to 100, from the World’s Expert
Renowned longevity expert Dan Buettner shares how to nourish your body, mind, and soul for a fulfilling journey to 100...and beyond. At some point, we’ve all wondered how long we’ll live—and how to enjoy those years with vigor and health. For me, this topic hits close to home. Having lost both my parents by the time I was 28—my father, a family doctor, in a tragic accident during his daily bike ride, and my beloved mother, a nutrition coach and fitness teacher, who passed from pancreatic cancer 12 years later—I often find myself wishing they could have experienced the fullness of a century. They were deeply in love, prioritized their health, had six kids (three of us who became physicians, like our dad), and they cherished life. Fate had other plans.
Cyndi Lauper Opens Up About Her Health—and Staying a ‘Working Girl’ at 70
Known more than 40 years for her technicolor style, soulful delivery, and that adorable New York accent, Cyndi Lauper has always been 100% herself. Since her 1983 debut, this authenticity has inspired her legions of fans to celebrate their own true colors. But when she was in her fifties, Lauper...
New Research: Drinking This May Increase Heart Risk by 50%
When you’re creating some healthy structure in your diet, it’s natural to dedicate your focus to planning out meals and snacks. Turns out, that afternoon mocha or soda to lift your energy and mood might have a more significant impact on your health than even just a few mischievous calories.
Here’s What to Know About Cervical Cancer Symptoms, Screenings, and Treatment
If you were asked to name the top cancers that affect women, breast cancer is sure to be among the first, perhaps with colon cancer or skin cancer near the top of your list. Cervical cancer isn’t high on the mainstream radar, but it’s one of the top five most common cancers that affect women or people with vaginas.
I Ate an Old-School Low-Fat Diet for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Are you feeling the weight of holiday indulgence, just like I was? The post-festivities period often leaves many of us yearning for a dietary reset. Take, for instance, my own experience: The irresistible traditional nut roll, a staple at holiday celebrations in my hometown in Pennsylvania, seemed to cling not just to my taste buds but also to my waistline. The combination of hearty holiday meals and the sluggish aftermath of a seasonal virus had my body practically begging for an extreme makeover of the nutritional variety.
The Red Cross Just Made a Critical Announcement
Blood banks, such as those operated by the American Red Cross, often come to mind only when you or a loved one require their services. However, the astonishing reality is that someone requires a life-saving transfusion every two seconds. This equates to a daily demand for 42,000 units of blood and related products, including red blood cells, platelets, and plasma, according to America’s Blood Centers.
Experts: This Simple Thermostat Tweak Could Help Prevent New COVID Variant Infection
In December 2023, a new variant of interest was named the most dominant strain of COVID in the country. Dubbed JN.1, this Omicron subtype appears to infect people—quickly—who’ve been vaccinated or have had previous infections. Fortunately, in general JN.1 doesn’t appear to cause more severe symptoms than...
I Tried Cold Plunging Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Cold plunging has been practiced as a wellness modality for thousands of years, but it first came to my attention when my instructor on a yoga retreat told us about Wim Hof, the extreme athlete who popularized ice baths accompanied by a breathing technique he’s credited for his unbelievable immune system.
This “Good” Health Metric Was Just Linked with Elevated Alzheimer’s Risk, Research Finds
When we think of cholesterol, we tend to associate the concept of it with our hearts and circulatory systems. When a healthcare provider checks your cholesterol levels, they will analyze your cardiovascular disease risk based on the total cholesterol, HDL (high-density lipoprotein), LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and triglyceride numbers. Generally, HDL,...
New Study: Eating More of This Fruit Could Lower High Blood Pressure Risk by Nearly 40%
That moment when the cuff goes on and starts to squeeze until you feel the pulse point in your arm throbbing, then finally deflates to reveal what feels like your blood pressure “score.”. If you have a family history of high blood pressure or have noticed your values creeping...
A Hollywood Nutrition Expert Just Revealed Her A-List Clients’ “One Common Challenge”
At this time of year, we used to get saturated with chatter about New Year’s resolutions. Maybe the pandemic made us all appreciate the status quo a little more, because these days it feels like not setting a resolution is the more ubiquitous trend. And since over the years...
New Study: This Surprising Behavior Appears To Contribute to Overeating
Sipping a drink with a meal tends to be a custom in our culture, and it’s also been associated with better digestion, promoting fullness, and taking a thoughtful pause between bites that can lead to well-managed portioning. But now, a new study suggests that having a drink at mealtime...
New Study: People Who Have This In Their Neighborhood Live Longer
For people in the Northeast and Midwest who have experienced warmer temperatures early this winter, science may have just given you one more reason to get out and take advantage of those uncharacteristically tepid days. A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Science of the Total Environment in September...
“Here’s How I Knew I Had Colon Cancer”: One Survivor’s Story After a Single, Subtle Symptom
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer affecting both men and women in the US. The American Cancer Society notes there were approximately 153,020 cases and 52,550 deaths from colorectal cancers in 2023—statistics of a magnitude that is relatively preventable. The data on colorectal cancer cases could reduce...
New Study: Eating These Fats and Proteins Could Help You Live Longer
It’s why health and nutrition coaches are growing in popularity: Figuring out what to eat to shed weight and feel satisfied can be tough. While in the end, the diet comes down to three basic macronutrients—fat, protein, and carbohydrates—the ratios and types of these nutrients that constitute a healthy diet are often debated.
I Took Ginger Shots Every Day for a Month—Here’s What Happened
You know that feeling when it’s clear: You’ve officially come down with a respiratory sickness, then you take that first sip of orange juice or tea that delivers the first dose of hope for relief and a bolstered immune system…even if the symptoms have weakened your tastebuds a bit.
Walking Just This Far May Improve Your Heart, Says New Study
If the thought of hitting 10,000 steps daily makes you want to sprint back to bed, we have some heartening news that will put a spring in your step. Recent findings from an international study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American College of Cardiology in October 2023 suggest that a lower step count might be just as effective for boosting heart health.
5 Signs Your Liver Is Healing From Alcohol, from Expert Doctors
Liver doctors and researchers share what it really means to detox from alcohol, and the profound benefits of this decision on systemic body wellness. Recent data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) revealed that 47% of the 100,530 liver disease deaths in 2021 were attributed to alcohol. This is a thought-provoking statistic when you consider that the liver “removes toxins from the body’s blood supply, maintains healthy blood sugar levels, regulates blood clotting, and performs hundreds of other vital functions,” according to Columbia University’s blog. The upside is that experts say detoxing your liver is not only mentally and emotionally transformative, but can also bring about significant physical healing—sometimes detectable in just a few weeks.
Experts: More Than 6,700 Pounds of Ground Beef Are Being Recalled in 4 States
The beginning of January often calls for lower-carb dinners, healthy chili, and other protein-rich meals. However if you’re seeking out beef at the store or on a menu, on December 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that over 6,700 pounds of raw ground beef were being recalled in four states due to the potential presence of E. coli O157:H7.
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