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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Regularly

Chia seeds are good for you, but is it OK to eat them every day?

2024-04-08T20:46:30Z

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Nike is the top sneaker brand in the world — are its shoes good for your feet? We asked an expert

Are Nike's shoes good for you feet? A podiatrist shares the best pairs, including the Nike Pegasus and Nike Tempo sneakers. Plus, she shares her thoughts on Air Jordans.

2023-04-28T20:33:48Z

Europe’s most polluted beaches – where swimming comes with a health warning

Top of the list of requirements for the perfect beach holiday is a sandy stretch bordered by clean, clear water – something that should be a given, but isn’t. The UK has received plenty of publicity about its dirty seas and rivers, but the rest of Europe has its fair share too. Many factors affect water quality, from sewage spills to storm surges, ...

2024-04-12T11:51:13Z

How Taking a GLP-1 and Tracking Led to a 130-Pound Weight Loss That Transformed This Woman’s Health

Lose It! member Laurie discusses how she transformed her body and shifted her mindset after losing 130 pounds using two essential tools: tracking her food and utilizing a prescription weight-loss medication to control her diabetes.

2024-04-18T22:13:27Z

Here's How To Tell Regular Old-Age Memory Loss From Dementia

There are a few ways to tell one from the other.

2024-04-09T11:18:40Z

Is walking a good enough workout? This number of daily steps can reduce risk of dying

Yes, walking is good exercise. A new study shows that walking just 4,000 steps a day can significantly lower your risk of dying. And every step counts.

2021-12-20T17:54:29Z

Is Shrimp Good for You?

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Explains

2024-04-08T20:29:01Z

After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic that some scientists have said cost lives. The Geneva-based U.N. health agency released a technical document on the topic on Thursday. It said it was the first

2024-04-18T17:57:22Z

The Best Time To Take Vitamin D To Maximize The Mental And Physical Benefits, According To Experts

Plus, expert-approved products to try.

2023-06-16T15:32:09Z

How to Reduce a Stuffy Nose at Night: 24 Tips to Sleep Better

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Nasal congestion occurs when the tissues lining your nose swell up. This can happen for many reasons, including the common cold, allergies, or sinus infection. A stuffy nose can keep you from getting the sleep you need to heal from illness or infection. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to relieve...

2024-04-09T14:15:23Z

COVID-19 booster immunity lasts much longer than primary series alone, study shows

Thinking about getting a spring-time booster shot? A new study coming out of York University's Centre for Disease Modelling in the Faculty of Science shows that immunity after a COVID-19 booster lasts much longer than the primary series alone. These findings are among other—sometimes "unintuitive"—revelations of how factors like age, sex and comorbidities do and don't affect immune response.

2024-04-18T19:57:32Z

How much coffee is OK for me to drink in a day? I asked the experts

People have a love-hate relationship with coffee. A 2023 report from the National Coffee Association found that 63% of Americans drink coffee every day – that’s more than any other beverage, except water. That same year, coffee reportedly overtook tea as the UK’s favorite drink; according to the British Coffee Association, the UK consumes about 98m cups of coffee a day. On the other hand, many people seem to feel uneasy with how much brew they...

2024-04-08T12:07:56Z

I'm healthier than ever at 70 – here's how I stay at my best

Fitness professional Liz Hilliard shares the supplements and diet tricks she follows to stay on top form

2024-04-03T13:52:13Z

The 7 Healthiest Countries in Europe

When we talk about health, there’s a myriad of factors that determine what a healthy person looks like. Whether they use tobacco or if they abuse alcohol can determine the health of a person. But, also how they eat and their diet determines their health. What makes a person healthy is any diseases they may carry — from high blood pressure to asthma...

2024-03-31T10:16:52Z

Study Finds Daily Avocado Consumption Is Linked to Better Diet—Here’s Why

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Researchers found that eating one whole avocado each day is associated with better diet quality.Avocado consumption had no effect on participants’ weight or belly fat, but it did help people reduce their sodium intake and eat more healthy fats, among other health benefits.For people looking to add more avocado to their...

2024-04-10T15:57:11Z

2024-04-16T15:07:42Z

The 14 Best Red Light Therapy Tools Of 2024, Tested By Experts

Don't click "buy" without consulting our guide.

2022-12-02T13:39:30Z

2024-03-24T12:10:06Z

Long-term care insurance: Why those in their 70s should act now

Long-term care insurance can help cover your cost of care. Here's why you should act now if you're in your 70s.

2024-04-17T18:21:44Z

ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record temperatures, CDC report finds

A new CDC report found the rate of heat-related ER visits in the U.S. rose in 2023 amid more extreme heat events and record-breaking temperatures across the country.

2024-04-18T18:12:58Z

Preventing dementia with clues from Amazonian tribes

The Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities of South America have some of the lowest rates brain disease ever reported

2024-04-16T23:58:10Z

Wellness Culture Today Forgot About One Giant Idea From the Original 1970s Movement

Inverse sat down with author James Riley about his new book, Well Beings, about the history of the wellness movement in the United States over the past 50 years.

2024-04-17T10:38:27Z

4-Year-Old Living With One of the Rarest Disorders in the World

Amanda Burritt’s 4-year-old daughter Emma is living with one of the rarest conditions in the world. She noticed something was different about her daughter at around 6 months old when she wasn’t hitting her milestones. After months of testing, Emma was diagnosed with KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder, also known as KAND. “It was devastating. It turned our entire world upside down. There are only roughly 500 diagnosed with KAND worldwide,” Amanda told Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall.

2024-04-06T13:16:17Z

Candice Huffine On Tuning In To Her Body And Saying No To Ozempic

"Looking a certain way was never my goal. I just wanted to feel better."

2024-04-16T12:12:23Z

2024-04-15T12:02:29Z

Brain Boosters: 12 Memory-Enhancing Foods for Your Cognitive Health

These foods will help you maintain a healthy brain and may even prevent conditions like dementia.

2024-04-12T14:57:55Z

Oiling Our Hair Is An Age-Old Ritual For Black And Brown People. But Does It Actually Work?

An investigation.

2024-04-04T16:34:58Z

Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will use a lottery system to award an initial round of licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state's startup medical cannabis program, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday. The governor called it a fair way to give each applicant that clears the screening process an opportunity to land a license for t...

2024-04-18T23:33:11Z

A nutritionist shares her simple diet for optimal health—'I'm not trying to be the most creative person on Earth'

Carissa Galloway is a registered dietitian nutritionist, nutrition consultant and personal trainer. Here's how she eats to support her overall health goals.

2024-04-13T16:02:17Z

Genetics-based universal vaccine could be effective against any viral strain

Genetics-based "one-and-done" vaccines for the flu and COVID-19 could prove more effective and easier to craft than current jabs, researchers report.

2024-04-16T14:38:38Z

Many parents give their children melatonin at night. Here's why you may not want to.

Melatonin is a chemical that our bodies produce to help promote sleep. When people talk about "taking" melatonin, they are referring to a supplement.

2024-04-08T11:18:31Z

Why Did My Period Come Early? 8 Potential Causes, According To Doctors

Plus, when to see a physician.

2023-04-25T11:13:12Z

Is coffee good for you? How it impacts heart health, brain health, weight loss and mood

Is black coffee good for you? Dietitian explains health impact of drinking coffee on heart, brain and weight loss, caffeine side effects and how much is safe.

2024-04-12T17:07:24Z

AI device detects heart failure by scanning feet

AI device detects heart failure by scanning feet - Heartfelt Technologies says device can prevent up to three quarters of all hospital readmissions

2024-04-16T12:27:18Z

Fen-Phen Again? Why Ozempic and New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Different

The drug Ozempic, after just a few years on the market, has already become a household name synonymous with weight loss. The popularity of it and similar medications has skyrocketed so immensely and rapidly that one drugmaker ran commercials telling people to stop using the products if they’re only looking to drop a few pounds.

2024-04-15T14:36:35Z

11 Ways to Make Hair Grow Faster, According to Experts

Plus ways to speed up hair growth naturally.

2023-06-29T17:48:46Z

How many litres of water should you drink a day and does tea count?

Drink up!

2024-04-17T10:18:01Z

Study: Heart failure, not stroke, most common complication of atrial fibrillation

Doctors tell patients with atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular and often abnormally rapid heart rate, to beware of an increased risk of stroke. But the threat of heart failure should be even more worrisome.

2024-04-17T22:40:45Z

Transforming Healthcare Through AI: Efficiency and Accessibility

If there is a way to actually be able to transfer technology from one single source and be able to benefit a lot of use cases at the same time. I think there is a lot of merit to how technology can be perceived, says Rohit MA, Managing Partner, Peer Capital and Co-founder, Cloudnine Hospitals.

2024-04-12T08:18:36Z

What Causes Abdominal Distension—and How Can You Treat It?

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Abdominal distension is a noticeable swelling of the belly. Your abdomen can grow larger than normal for a variety of reasons, such as food intolerance, digestive disorder, and gut bacteria overgrowth. In certain cases, abdominal distension can be relieved with lifestyle and dietary tweaks. However, the sympt...

2024-04-10T12:12:42Z

How to be a caregiver and get the support you need

Often not supported as meaningful work, caregiving can be messy but also an intellectually and psychologically rich experience, the author of a new book found.

2024-04-10T16:07:24Z

13 Unhealthy Habits Retirees Need To Change Now

Retirement marks a significant life transition, and with it comes the opportunity to reassess and improve your unhealthy habits for better well-being. Many people neglect self-care while working and raising their family, failing to make time for exercise and cooking nutritious meals. With your newfound free time, you have a chance to kick vices to the curb so you can continue to feel vibrant and

2024-04-10T14:49:15Z

Can You Take Turmeric and Ginger Together?

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Turmeric and ginger are popular spices and supplements with Asian origins. They’re a part of the same plant family Zingiberaceae and share origins of being used in traditional medicine in India and China for centuries. Turmeric has traditionally been used to relieve the common cold and treat digestive, ski...

2024-04-03T10:07:56Z

20 of the Healthiest Dog Breeds with the Fewest Medical Problems

Choose wisely. A healthy dog breed can prevent heartache and save you a lot of money over the years.

2024-04-11T13:06:20Z

2023-06-07T13:03:57Z

What Happens When You’ve Been on Ozempic for 20 Years?

The long-term effects of GLP-1 drugs are unknown.

2024-04-15T13:13:24Z

3 'Medicinal' Flowers That Bring Health Benefits to Any Garden

Plus, they smell incredible.

2024-04-18T18:57:41Z

12 Low-Sugar Fruits You Should Be Eating, Recommended by Dietitians

Fruit contains sugar but it is also packed with fiber and other essential nutrients.

2024-04-05T23:30:49Z

Best products to help sleep apnoea from mouth appliances to pillows

Best products to help sleep apnoea from mouth appliances to pillows - Thousands suffer from the condition - but don’t even know it. We spoke to three medical experts to learn why sleep apnoea occurs and what can be done to stop it

2024-04-10T18:06:03Z