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Here’s How Long Your Shower Should Really Take, According to a Doctor on Aging
Water conservation and other Earth-friendly values are top-of-mind for the majority of Americans—and meanwhile, some hygiene shortcuts are increasing our risk of health issues. Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is a medical doctor and master aesthetician who specializes in anti-aging practices and regenerative medicine. Here, Dr. Barrios offers her take...
A Heart Doctor’s New, More Affordable Alternative for Statins
If you’re one of the two in five American adults with high cholesterol, chances are you’ve heard of statins—the class of medications specifically designed to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Due to the number of people with high cholesterol—defined as having a total cholesterol of 200 or higher—statins are some of the most frequently prescribed drugs on the planet. While statins are generally considered very safe, in some cases they can cause more harm than good.
Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart Says His NBA Playoff Prep Contains One Unexpected ‘Must’
At age 29, Marcus Smart is at the top of his game. As starting point guard for the Boston Celtics, Smart became just the sixth guard in NBA history to be named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in the 2021-22 season. He’s also the first player to be awarded the NBA Hustle Award twice.
An MD Lists the 5 Warning Signs You Have Bad Hygiene
It can feel like the only option in life is cut corners when it comes to self-care...but these symptoms can indicate the true quality of your self-cleaning routine, and how it might need some tweaks. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from...
I Ate Tinned Fish 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. Tinned fish might not sound as exciting (or enticing!) as tuna carpaccio, salmon sashimi or extra anchovies on your Caesar salad—but thanks, perhaps, to the inventory of non-perishable foods the pandemic necessitated—tinned fish has turned a little trendy the past couple years.
Research Shows Owning This Type of Pet Could Extend Your Lifespan
If you have the privilege of sharing your home with a pet, you likely have anecdotal evidence that having a bond with a furry (or scaled, or feathered) companion comes with health perks. And according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), owning pets can help manage depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness, and symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
5 Healthy Reasons to Bike Instead of Drive, According to Experts
According to US Census data, the average work commute is around 27 minutes—time you could spend decompressing with a little joy ride to get where you're going. Some people enjoy the commute to work as a space of time to map out the day ahead. For others, that drive (or bus, or train ride) can be a drag. Research from 2018 published in Transport Reviews showed that before the pandemic, the daily commute was a regular source of stress.
Here’s How Many Carbohydrates You Really Need in a Day
A diet is highly personal. One person might feel healthiest when they’re regularly enjoying the benefits of sweet potatoes, whole grain bread and brown rice…while another feels best with clean, lean proteins and vegetables. Some modern diets, like Atkins and the ketogenic (keto) diet, promote weight loss by limiting carbohydrates, which can shift the physiology into a state of “ketogenesis”—a period when the body uses fat as a source of energy, instead of carbs.
7-Day Earth Day Challenge: A Week to Better Health for You & Our Planet
Climate change is weighing heavy on the minds of Americans. According to a 2020 survey of over 10,000 people by the Pew Research Center, 63% of respondents said they’d seen the effects of climate change in their local communities—and 65% thought more needs to be done to reduce that impact.
10 Easy Tweaks to Eat More Sustainably
These tips can save you money and increase your nutrition quotient. According to 2019 research in Advances in Nutrition, 12 different studies that took place in a variety of countries around the world made it clear that plant-based diets are a major factor “to achieve nutrition and environmental sustainability aims.”
This Simple New Blood Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Risk with 96% Accuracy
Here’s a statistic to make you think: The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s disease at age 45 is one in five for women, and one in 10 for men, according to the Alzheimer’s Association (which describes itself as “the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research”). With nearly seven million Americans already experiencing Alzheimer’s and countless loved ones also feeling the effects, this information can daunting. “Alzheimer’s is a very insidious disease—it starts damaging the brain 10 years before patients notice symptoms and by that point, the damage is significant and irreversible,” explains Cassandra DeMarshall, PhD, a cell and molecular biologist who specializes in neurodegenerative diseases and the Director of Research at Durin Technologies Inc., the manufacturer of the test. “This can have a huge impact on patients and their families, yet we didn’t have an easy and reliable way to screen for it.”
If You Can’t Stand Certain Sounds, This Might Be Why
Do certain sounds drive you up the wall? Maybe it’s the sound of someone chewing, drinking, fidgeting or sniffing. Or maybe it’s a repetitive sound like someone tapping on a keyboard, clicking their pen, or even breathing loudly. More than just being a pet peeve, do these kinds of sounds trigger an over-the-top reaction in you? If so, you might be one of the many people who suffer from misophonia. A new study in the UK journal PLOS ONE suggests more people than we thought currently suffer from misophonia.
Here’s How Much Fat You Really Need in a Day, with a Nutrition Expert’s Wisdom
Here’s the truth: Not all dietary fat is frowned upon. Although previous widespread opinion might have led you to believe that any food with fat would make you gain unhealthy weight…in reality, there are types of fat that can actually benefit your health. But how many grams of fat can you have—and should you have—per day?
These Starbucks Drinks Are Causing Complaints of Stomach Issues
This week, Starbucks customers have been complaining of stomach issues following the consumption of certain coffee drinks. While coffee is widely known to cause a trip to the toilet, as well as other problems, a particular line of drinks seems to be wreaking more havoc than usual. This can be...
Here’s How Much Fiber You Really Need in a Day
If there’s one nutrient you need more of in your diet, it’s quite possibly fiber. Fiber is essential for managing blood sugar, maintaining a healthy digestive system (and may also aid in the prevention of colorectal cancer). Another benefit of fiber is that it can help keep you full after meals. Registered dietitian Maggie Michalczyk, RDN, explains: “A fiber-rich diet can help reduce the risk of diseases, increase satiety to prevent mindless snacking, and promote overall health.”
If You Don’t Eat Sweet Potatoes Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start
There’s no veggie quite as versatile as the humble spud. Whether you love your potatoes baked, mashed, as hash browns or french fries (best air-fryer recipes for the win!), there’s no shortage of ways to put them to delicious use. Sweet potatoes in particular aren’t just for the Thanksgiving table: They can be enjoyed in all the same ways as white potatoes—and the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes bring even more to the table.
The Laundress Just Recalled Its Fabric Conditioners Because It May Contain Carcinogens
There’s nothing like the scent and feel of fresh laundry. A wide range of detergents, softeners and dryer sheets can offer you a small taste of luxury every time you finish a load. However, in light of a recent product recall from the detergent company The Laundress, it’s worth...
How to Get Rid of Allergies, According to Allergy & Immunology Doctors
Nearly half of Americans have some type of allergy. Are you one of them? Here's everything you need to know about if allergies can be cured (they can!), how to prevent allergy attacks, how to manage your symptoms, and the best allergy products to buy—all brought to you by the top allergy docs in the field.
What Is the “Eat What You Want, Add What You Need” Trend?
TikTok is a strange media beast. On one hand, it allows subject matter experts to share their knowledge with a wider audience than ever before. On the other, anyone can post their own “wellness” tips and gain massive traction. This makes it more critical than ever before to fact-check trends, especially those around complex subjects like weight loss.
Here’s How Much Vitamin D Is in One Egg, with a Nutritionist’s Wisdom
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. When someone says they’re off to get some vitamin D, they usually mean spending a little bit of time out in the sun (or maybe going to grab a vitamin D supplement). But what if that phrase was actually referring to going to cook up an egg?
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