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I Have Chronic Inflammation & This Is the Anti-Inflammatory Beverage I Drink When I'm Sick

It features an equally trendy and nutritious ingredient.

9 Superfoods to Eat When You Want to Feel Healthier

We're shining the spotlight on wholesome foods that can provide you with major nutritional benefits. The post 9 Superfoods to Eat When You Want to Feel Healthier appeared first on Taste of Home.

City in Florida considered America's best spot to live: where do other cities stack up?

The Sunshine State is home to the city that just nabbed the title of the best spot to live in the U.S..: Naples, Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Cellulite can be hard to tackle at home — but dermatologists say these ingredients may help

Wondering how to reduce cellulite on your legs or arms? Derms share their tips, from dry brushing for cellulite to using caffeine and retinol creams.

5 expert-approved exercises to help build stronger, healthier knees

If you want to move better in the gym and day to day, then strong knees are a must

Scientists sound alarm over news about absorption of 'forever chemicals': 'We are coating ourselves in this stuff'

"A lot of this stuff can go through the skin at surprising rates." Scientists sound alarm over news about absorption of 'forever chemicals': 'We are coating ourselves in this stuff' first appeared on The Cool Down.

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Tomatoes Regularly

Tomatoes are versatile and can be enjoyed raw or cooked for their potential health perks.

Here's How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According to Experts

It's probably time to switch up your schedule.

Concern over council staff off over mental health

More than half of 27,500 sick days taken by staff over 12 months were due to psychological absence.

Menopausal belly fat is real. 5 things a dietitian did to combat it

Menopausal weight gain impacts 60-70% women. Hormonal changes cause a redistribution of abdominal fat. A dietitian shares diet tips to reduce belly fat.

Serious maternal complications linked with use of marijuana before and early in pregnancy, study says

Women who use marijuana before they learn of their pregnancy are at higher risk for potentially life-threatening complications like preeclampsia, a new study finds.

Southerners Die Younger Than Other Americans. It’s Not Why You Think.

It’s not poverty or diet. Centuries-old settlement patterns — and the attitudes they spawned about government’s role in public health — are to blame.

12 ways to make yourself look and feel more attractive, according to science

Feeling more beautiful and attractive could be easier than you think. According to scientific studies and relationship experts, there are simple lifestyle changes that you can make to look and feel more desirable.

Pfizer shutting down operations at 2 NC facilities; more than 200 losing jobs

Pfizer will close operations at two manufacturing facilities putting more than 200 people out of work. Certain operations will end at the Rocky Mount facility at 4285 North Wesleyan Boulevard and the Sanford facility on Oak Park Road. A total of 210 people will lose their jobs due to the facilities shutting down. The Rocky Mount plant recently reop...

How Much Alcohol Can You Drink a Week and Still Be Healthy?

Scientists are homing in on how much—or how little—you can consume without raising your risk for health problems.

I only lost 30 pounds on Ozempic. After switching to the keto diet, I lost 120 more and reversed my diabetes.

Dan Brown, who first tried Ozempic, went from 305 to 155 pounds, using keto and exercise to reverse his diabetes and achieve a healthier lifestyle.

More Americans with diabetes are using marijuana

As marijuana loses much of its stigma and laws around its use relax, Americans are increasingly consuming it medically and recreationally. Americans with diabetes are no exception, a new study finds.

The health movement to save black women

African-American women are reclaiming their health and their communities by walking with the nonprofit GirlTrek.

This type of supplement may increase heart disease risk, new study finds

High levels of niacin, an essential B vitamin, may raise the risk of heart disease by triggering inflammation and damaging blood vessels, according to new research.

My GP laughed when I vowed to reverse my prediabetes - I lost 40kg and proved her wrong

'They all say that,’ my GP said, jokingly.

Not Sure If That Mark Is A Tick Bite? These Photos Can Help

Not everyone gets the classic bullseye rash.

7 Health Benefits of Watermelon

Medically reviewed by Phoowanai Ektheerachaisakul, RDNMedically reviewed by Phoowanai Ektheerachaisakul, RDN Watermelon is a large, round, oval fruit with a green rind and juicy red or pink flesh. It has a sweet taste and may or may not have seeds, depending on the variety. Thanks to its high water content and abundance of health-promoting nutrient...

What Doctors Want You to Know About Ozempic and Chronic Kidney Disease

Could the injectable medication help? Experts break it down.

Map Reveals States With Lowest Health Insurance Rates

Millions of people do not have health insurance, Census Bureau data revealed.

Is Sodium Nitrate Safe?

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Sodium nitrate is a compound found in the body, water, and certain foods. It's also a food preservative commonly used in packaged meats. The compound helps keep the meat from spoiling and gives it its pink or red color. While some studies have found that sodium ...

8 reasons you feel tired all the time and what you can do about it

13 Crystals Believed to Have Super Healing Powers

The question of whether or not crystals have healing powers is a complex one. These 13 crystals and gemstones have been known to have the power to heal.

Yes, walnuts are good for you. But people with this medical condition should avoid them.

Walnuts are best eaten in moderation. Overconsumption has also been linked to kidney stones in some people.

This is the product you should add to your shower routine for smoother skin, according to derms

Get ready to glow!

14 Myths About Washing Fruits And Vegetables You Should Stop Believing

There needs to be more clarity around washing fruits and vegetables. Check out 14 myths you should stop believing and improve the taste and safety of your food.

Shirley Robertson: ‘When you age you should be less concerned about thinness and calories’

Paris Olympics, we will be talking to former Olympian medallists about how they keep fit now – from ageing and retiring to what they eat and how much they exercise. Meet the sixth in our series, Shirley Robertson. Robertson is a sailor and the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal at consecutive games: Sydney in 2000 and Athens in 2004. ...

Most people don't really care about COVID anymore. That's good — and bad.

Even amid a summer spike in COVID cases, the general public's attitude toward the virus is more relaxed than ever.

The 10 states with the best health care—and the 10 with the worst, based on data

MoneyGeek analyzed a host of statistics, from health outcomes — such as preventable deaths and rates of certain diseases or risk factors — to health access and cost — such as how many people are uninsured and have affordable health insurance options available — to find the best and worst states for health care in the U.S.

Dermatologists And Estheticians Are Sharing The Most Common Skincare Mistakes They See Patients And Clients Make

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Your Heart Rate: What's Normal vs Possibly Dangerous?

Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute. You can determine your heart rate by feeling your pulse at your wrist or neck. Normal heart rate at rest ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate varies with activity, sleep, hormones, and stress. Certain medications and medical conditions may affect heart rate. This art...

Woman who died of ME was ‘frightened no doctors could help’

A young woman who died from ME said that it was “frightening to discover that there are no doctors who can help you” just months before her death, an inquest was told. Maeve Boothby O’Neill died from the debilitating illness myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in October 2021 at the age of 27. The inquest into her death on Friday heard an account from t...

A nutrient-rich food that once largely disappeared from Western diets was a staple of early Europeans, study finds

Virtually absent from most present-day Western diets, seaweed and aquatic plants were once a staple food for ancient Europeans, an analysis of molecules preserved in fossilized dental plaque has found.

11 Surprising Health Benefits of Zumba

Zumba is a workout that combines principles from aerobic exercises and salsa dancing. Many benefits are associated with this type of workout, including improved mood and quality of life, maintaining a healthy weight and metabolism, and increasing the pain threshold. This article explains all the health benefits of Zumba and who should avoid the cla...

‘Zapped time and time again’: More workers say they expect to retire at 65, but research shows they may be overly optimistic about how long they can remain in the workforce

Experts point to “rampant ageism” keeping older Americans out of the workplace.

Spice Recall Sparks Warning in Four States

The spice may be contaminated with lead, a heavy metal that can cause serious illness and injury including brain damage.

Shingles vaccine might lower risk of dementia

Older people who avail themselves of the newest shingles vaccine could reap a hidden benefit: A significant drop in their odds of developing dementia.

The 16 Best Eye Creams for Puffiness

These expert picks help soothe and flatten tired, puffy eyes

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer's, study finds

Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease—at least, in mice.

Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much?

No, your scale probably isn't broken.

A personal trainer at a longevity clinic says you should care about 3 fitness markers if you want to live a long, youthful life

Work out for a longer life by focusing on improving balance, building muscle, and doing specific cardio work, a trainer at a longevity center says.

The dangers of energy drinks and the healthiest caffeine kicks to try instead

Around 1.7 million people in the UK consume energy drinks two or three times a week. Every week a new one pops onto supermarket shelves in a new flavour with claims that they’re enriched with vitamins and minerals. Most worrying is that these drinks that are labelled ‘healthy’ often contain whopping amounts of caffeine (the latest by Tenzing has 20...

6 “Bad" Snacks You Should Be Eating When Trying to Lose Weight, According to a Dietitian

You might be surprised by some of these between-meal tidbits.

What to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines coming in the fall

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to be rolled out in August or September. Here's everything you need to know about the shots.

Legs Up the Wall Is a Simple Yoga Pose With Some Surprising Health Benefits

Resting your legs up a wall may seem silly at first, but the pose packs a lot of surprising health benefits.

I’m nearing 65 and am better than ever at my job. With more boomers opting not to retire, I’m not alone

Older Americans will account for 57% of the country’s labor-force growth in the coming decade.