A wise person once said, “Don’t believe everything you hear” — and that’s especially true when it comes to questionable health information you hear on the internet and social media. (Appropriately, that popular saying is likely a distortion of an…
It’s getting trickier to eat healthy these days. One minute, nutritionists swear by soy; the next, they’re convinced it’ll kill you. (It’s like they’re running a food-themed soap opera.) Meanwhile, food companies and their slick marketing teams slap whatever buzzwords…
We all know the benefits of a good night’s sleep: improved memory, better mood, increased productivity, and even a stronger immune system. Yet, according to the CDC, nearly 70 million Americans struggle with insomnia and other sleep disorders. While chronic…
Tired of eating dry and tasteless chicken? We are, too. But what if we told you that fish is the way to go? Before you shake your head in disagreement, fish — when cooked properly — can taste equally as…
With their fizzy mouthfeel and refreshing taste, sodas can be extremely satisfying (and seemingly thirst-quenching). But the reality is that most of these beverages are laden with sugar and caffeine, and provide little nutritional value or hydration. While most sodas…
These days, folks are becoming a lot more in-tune with how taking care of their gut can benefit their overall health. But beyond those probiotic sodas that are taking the world by storm, what else should you be consuming to…
You might think you’re doing everything right to stay fit, but some “healthy” habits can be counterproductive. As you age, your body becomes more rigid and less flexible, and if…
I am admittedly a fan of the weighted hula hoop trend — though I’m not a fan of the $75+ price tag on the official Infinity Hoop version. The good news…
You’ve heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Easier said than done. But while you might not be eating a minimum of 365 apples every year,…
Clocking a restful night’s sleep is essential for giving yourself a winning chance to seize the day. Thankfully, there are plenty of products that can help optimize your sleep schedule…
Salads are a great addition to your diet, especially if you’re trying to stick to a healthy New Year’s resolution. But a lot of the ingredients that make salad taste…
If you can’t make it to the gym and can’t get motivated to work out at home, simple household chores and yardwork can add exercise to your day — with…
In the age of online symptom checkers and live chats with medical professionals, it’s all too easy to give into a sense of hypochondria. Aside from Googling, simply knowing some…
Americans have always had an insatiable appetite for diet and exercise programs. A few have staying power — for example, the Mediterranean Diet, which was recently named U.S. News &…
Doctors are doctors thanks to years of education and training. A strong relationship with your doctor thrives on respect for that dedication and over time also helps develop a good…
If you’ve ever woken up with a craving for cereal only to head to the fridge and find expired milk, you know the frustration. While some foods like dried pasta or…
Everything from exhaustion, weight gain, and forgetfulness to hair loss, low sex drive, and goiters can result from thyroid issues, since the gland is responsible for releasing hormones into the…
“Don’t swallow your gum, it’ll take seven years for your stomach to digest!” “Ah, just pick it up off the floor — five second rule!” Most of us grew up…