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What Is Avian Influenza and Can People Get It?
After several years of dealing with COVID-19, our collective antennae are up when it comes to new viruses. Flu season now is rife with worry. But when we hear about a deadly flu in animals, such as the swine flu pandemic of a decade ago, we immediately question: Can humans catch it? With news of the deadly outbreak of avian flu throughout the United States, a question in the back of people’s minds is likely: Can I catch the bird flu?
Relationship Attachment Style: 9 Questions to Help Identify Yours
You’ve probably heard of nature versus nurture: the centuries-long scientific debate over which parts of our identities are influenced by genetics, experiences, or some combination. Modern research tells us there is overwhelming evidence that both play a vital role in who we become. One landmark 2019 study that involved more than 14.5 million pairs of twins found a remarkably even split—suggesting that on average, we’re 49% a product of our genetics and 51% formed by our experiences.
5 Gentle Exercises That Are Best-Kept Secrets for a Stronger Core
Strengthening your core is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Mayo Clinic says a strong core isn’t just about vanity—a strong core can deliver a lot of advantages:. increases stability. improves posture. and, as the power center of the body, helps you...
7 Best Foods for an Upset Stomach
You've heard of the BRAT diet—but two nutrition specialists share a more thorough list of what are currently the most-recommended foods when your stomach just isn't 100%. Infectious disease experts had predicted it wasn’t going to be a fun virus season. From unwelcomed strains of strep and COVID to influenza A and RSV, symptoms range from head-to-toe, with plenty of viral cases centering on tummy issues. We hope you don’t need any of these foods for an upset stomach, but if you do, we’ve got you.
Tia Mowry on Why Cooking Is ‘Therapy,’ and Reclaiming Her Identity
Dealing with a dietary allergy or sensitivity can be, well, sensitive—even though it’s rather common. Regarding lactose intolerance in particular, the National Library of Medicine suggests about 30 million Americans have some degree of this intolerance by age 20. Dodging some dairy products can take a lot of options off the proverbial (and literal) table.
Mental Health and Fitness: A Formerly Overweight Trainer’s #1 Non-Weight-Loss Reason to Exercise
This Washington, D.C. trainer was once out of work and overweight. Today, he says, "not every day in the gym has to be beast mode" for you to transform how you feel. If you’ve ever gotten into a fitness routine, you’ve probably experienced that exercise is good for your mental health. There’s plenty of research to support your observation: “Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress reliever,” says the Mayo Clinic‘s blog. But when you’re feeling down or stressed from being too busy—the times when we need that energetic uplift the most!—exercise can tumble to the bottom of the priority list.
What We Know About Lecanemab, the New Alzheimer’s Drug
Good news came last week in the form of FDA approval of a new Alzheimer’s drug called lecanemab that’s been shown to slow down the disease’s progression in clinical trials. While it’s not a cure, this new drug offers some hope to patients. Read on to learn more.
What Is Mohs Surgery? A Dermatology Surgeon Describes Jill Biden’s Skin Cancer Procedure
Today, Jill Biden underwent Mohs micrographic surgery, commonly known as Mohs surgery, to remove a small lesion above her right eye that was found during a routine skin cancer examination. President Biden accompanied the First Lady to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to media reports. What is Mohs...
7 Best High-Protein Dinner Ideas for Weight Loss
This is the nacho recipe you need! You'll crave these high-protein dinner recipes that licensed nutritionists and trainers told us are their personal favorites for getting lean. Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links....
8 Best Mood-Supporting Vitamins and Supplements, According to an ‘Eating Psychology’ Expert
Here comes the sun! If you're researching supplements, a nutritional psychology specialist says a few particular nutrients and probiotics can be vehicles for brighter days. You are what you eat—and we don’t mean only in the way your body feels. There’s a growing link between food and mood, and research, such as a 2020 study in the British Medical Journal, shows that diets rich in whole, unprocessed foods support not just better health but an overall sense of well-being. Just as an example, you know the “hangry” feeling? “Low blood sugar can contribute to poor mood, irritability, and lack of energy,” says Elise Museles, certified eating psychology nutrition expert and Nature Made wellness ambassador—so it’s important to eat regular meals that have a balance of foods like carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats.
What Is Veganuary?
At the turn of a new year, many individuals opt to make resolutions to improve their health, whether that’s hitting the gym more often or giving up alcohol in January. Over the past few years, there has been a particular surge in those trying out Veganuary, or going vegan for the month of January. Indeed, in 2022, more than 620,000 people signed the official pledge.
31 Healthy Winter Soups That’ll Fill You Right Up
It's officially soup season! These healthy winter soups prove that classic cozy bowls can be good for you, too. I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is healthy winter soups. I took my mother’s water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. —Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas.
People Who Did This One Thing at Age 50 Were the Healthiest at Age 80
Happy people live longer than unsatisfied folks—and, they’re more likely to enjoy good health during those extra years. This was one of the biggest findings of the ongoing Harvard Adult Development Study, the longest running study of adult health and happiness in the world. Beginning in 1938, researchers...
I Ate Cheese Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened
Our health editor made specific physical observations while eating cheese every day over the holidays. Doctors and other health professionals explain the effects. Every editorial product is independently selected, though we may be compensated or receive an affiliate commission if you buy something through our links. Ratings and prices are accurate and items are in stock as of time of publication.
Here’s How Exercise Reduces Stress: The 9 Best Moves That Brighten Your Mood
Lady Gaga's personal trainer, along with a heart doctor who specializes in stress research, list their most recommended exercises to put you in a cooler headspace. Exercise is the single best thing you can do to reduce stress and boost your mood—yet even though most of us know this, it can still be hard to make it a priority. Sound familiar? You’re definitely not alone—in fact, even a heart doctor who specializes in stress reduction says he struggled with it!
5 Common Statements an Eating Recovery Psychologist Says We All Need to Avoid
Dr. Allison Chase, PhD, CEDS-S, is a clinical director of eating recovery who says minding your language about food, exercise, and your body can be a powerful way to influence others, including young people, in their own development of a loving self-image. If you grew up in a generation when...
The Best Foods That Help With Constipation
If you're not pooping and it's getting uncomfortable, your diet could be to blame. One doctor says he's seen patients take off major bloat, and get some healthy relief, with these bites. Having irregular bowel movements can be extremely uncomfortable, but also costly. A 2011 study noted that hundreds of...
The Happiness Diet: 7 Best Mood-Boosting Foods, from Nutrition and Brain Experts
Munch your way to a brighter day with the foods science increasingly suggests can make you feel happier. For decades, our culture has focused on the connection between healthy eating and physiological wellness—most of all, related to weight. But out of a pandemic that made mental health a hot topic, you might also be gaining an awareness that the foods you eat can seriously affect your mind.
The Best Exercises for Your Liver, According to a Liver Doctor
Hepatology doctors say exercise has the potential to help repair a liver that's been overburdened. A personal trainer lists the moves that may heal your liver and promote your total wellness. As you kick off the new year, maybe you have a healthy cleanse for your system on your mind....
4 Resolutions a Nutritionist Says You’re Better off Quitting
You had the best intentions when you made these resolutions—but a nutritionist says not all fitness goals are healthy. Making a resolution can be one way to refresh your outlook for a new year. According to survey from Forbes, many Americans’ resolutions for 2023 revolve around their health, with over a third of respondents citing weight loss and improved fitness and diet habits as their aspirations for 2023.
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