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The Surprising Health Benefits of Cherries—and the Best Ones to Eat

Stock up on these fruits this summer.

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

Could the injectable medication help? Experts break it down.

Eating Right with Type 2 Diabetes: Stay Away from These 15 Foods

13 Best Ways to Naturally Lose Weight, According to Dieticians

There’s a good chance you don’t know how weight loss really works. Anything, from carnivore diets and miracle pills to cutting too many carbs, might hinder your weight loss progress. Sometimes, you need balance in your diet rather than more restrictions. You deserve to look forward to meals, not survive hunger until the next. Everyone preaches “Calories in versus calories out,” but no one goes into the nitty-gritty details. Fortunately, I’ve been on a weight loss journey of my own. Take a look at the 13 best ways, backed up by dieticians, that have helped me lose over 165 pounds over the last year.

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...

Rapid rise of mutant Covid strain with new symptoms as cases rise

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has released its latest Covid-19 update, which confirms that cases of the new mutant strain KP.3 are rising sharply

Survey shows disturbing trend in mental health among Americans: 'We know our mental state is not immune'

"There is still hope in the solutions we can adopt." Survey shows disturbing trend in mental health among Americans: 'We know our mental state is not immune' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Remembering Shelley Duvall's Legacy and Understanding Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Celebrated actress Shelley Duvall passed away due to diabetes complications, a chronic condition affecting how the body uses blood sugar

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. ...

How to Pay for Long-Term Care

Most people will need long-term care at some point, but insurance is pricey. Here’s a guide to covering the expenses.

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...

12 Signs Your Gut Health Is Off Balance

ADHD brains present unique challenges, but the condition is highly treatable − a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science

“My brain has way too many tabs open.” “Why can’t I complete tasks?” “Why do I lose track of time?” “Why can’t I pay attention?” These are all things people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, may ask themselves daily, if not hourly. As a family nurse practitioner in primary care, I have diagnosed and treated numerous patients with ADHD. I was also diagnosed with it at the age of 21. Understanding how the wiring differs in a...

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.

Why Does My Weight Fluctuate So Much?

No, your scale probably isn't broken.

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.

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 health movement to save black women

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

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...

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 ...

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.

Dealing with water weight? Why it's happening and 7 ways to lose it, per doctors

Water weight or water retention occurs when the body holds onto excess fluids. Here's why it happens and how to lose it safely, according to doctors.

Research uncovers new health threat impacting millions of Americans: 'Public health needs to be protected now'

The inhalation of these particles is linked to cancer, respiratory problems, and circulatory disease. Research uncovers new health threat impacting millions of Americans: 'Public health needs to be protected now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is It Safe and Does It Actually Work?

Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MDMedically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Mouth taping uses specific tape products to keep the mouth closed during sleep. This trend has made waves on social media as a way to improve sleep, and many have used this method for several years. But is it safe? Some sleep experts warn about the risks. Learn about mouth...

6 Health Benefits of Turmeric (Curcumin)

Turmeric's "claim to fame" is that it contains a powerful antioxidant called curcumin, which gives it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Map Reveals States With Lowest Health Insurance Rates

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

Is corn healthy? Dietitians weigh in on frozen, canned and fresh varieties

Corn is a starchy vegetable and grain we all know and love, but is corn good for you? Dietitians discuss corn nutrition, health benefits and healthiest ways to cook corn.

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

My elderly parents didn’t plan ahead. We’re making some tough decisions.

What can you do with aging, divorced parents who don't have much room for financial error? Tough financial situations affect you, your parents and your kids.

'Brain-eating' amoebas kill nearly 100% of victims. Could new treatments change that?

Doctors are pulling out new techniques and drugs in an effort to cure devastating brain infections.

My parents are entering their 70s with zero savings and $150,000 in debt — and I'm the only child. What can I do to help without messing up my own financial future?

Just a kid trying to look out for their parents.

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.

Cantaloupe vs. honeydew: Which has more health benefits? A dietitian explains

Does cantaloupe or honeydew have more health benefits? A dietitian breaks down their nutrition, the healthiest melons and what to use each for.

What Happens If I Accidentally Eat Raw Chicken? Food Safety Experts Weigh In

Food safety experts explain the real risk.

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.

Here's how much you need to retire among the top 10% of Americans — are you on track? Here are 3 ways to boost your retirement savings

The climb may be challenging, but the view will be worth it.

Latest COVID-19 guidelines to remember as virus appears to spike

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for COVID-19 still call for a period of isolation for those dealing with the virus. This comes after a summer COVID wave appears to have grown in some parts of the country. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder has more on the current protocols in place.

Zubsolv vs. Suboxone for Opioid Use Disorder: Similarities and Differences

Zubsolv and Suboxone are medications containing the same active ingredients–buprenorphine (a partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (an opioid antagonist)–to treat opioid use disorder. Opioid use disorder is characterized as having a problematic pattern of opioid use, leading to problems or distress. Opioid drugs can include heroin, as well as prescr...

Evidence mounts that shingles vaccines protect against dementia

Being immunised against shingles has been linked to a reduced dementia risk before and now a study suggests that the newer vaccine wards off the condition more effectively than an older one

How to beat the big four diseases of ageing

We are living longer than ever before. In 1765, the average lifespan was just 38.8 years, and even by the start of the 1920s, still only 56. Then along came the vaccines: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and tuberculosis. Today, life expectancy in the UK is 78.6 years for males and 82.6 years for females. But longevity comes with a price: that o...

New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time

Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behavior influencing teen well-being.

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.

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.

The average retiree spends $4,345 on monthly expenses — and burns 75% of that on these 4 things. How does your own spending compare?

Watch these money traps that get away from Americans 65 and up.

Longest-Living Cat Breeds (and How to Keep Them Healthy)

These longest-living cat breeds will stick around for a while if you take good care of them.

How to build the healthiest oatmeal bowl: Try putting in these toppings, proteins

Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring to be healthy. Adding in these ingredients will pack your meal with vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

Are cold showers good for you? What the science says

Cold showers are a popular wellness practice alongside cold plunges or ice baths, but do they work? Experts weigh in on what the research shows.

How Water Walking Can Help Boost Your Fitness (and Health)

Walking in water has the same cardio benefits of walking on land, with fewer risks.

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.