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If I offered you a superfood that would make you live longer, would you be interested? Naturally it reduces the chances of debilitating heart attacks and strokes as well as life-long diseases such as type-2 diabetes. And it helps keep your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels down. I should mention it’s cheap and widely […]
Raise your hand if you’ve ever glanced at the clock after powering through your to-do list only to realize you can barely remember when you last had a snack. Or you skipped breakfast because your well-intentioned plans to meal prep did not, well, go according to plan. No matter the reason, sometimes skipping meals is […]
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kansas ― Josh Hoston’s friends thought he’d had a fun summer. They were about to be high school freshmen, and the group was buzzing with anticipation. Then, days before classes started, Hoston killed himself. “His mom found him in the basement,” says 18-year-old Bella Price, one of his good friends and a classmate. […]
Experts advising the government have said there is not enough scientific evidence to warrant a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children. But the Science and Technology Committee said concerns in society, and evidence from teachers, could “justify a ban.” The MPs recommended more prominent labels, saying the drinks were not suitable for […]
After more than a year of trying to get pregnant and just two months after surgery to treat her stage 3 endometriosis, Kelly Glass and her husband found out they were expecting. At first, they were extremely excited they were finally on the path to parenthood. But shortly after receiving the positive pregnancy test and […]
Conditions Claire NowakSep 18 Memory loss and pale skin could mean you’re deficient of this important but overlooked nutrient. What’s the deal with vitamin B12? iStock/NatchaS There are eight B vitamins, and all of them give your body energy by helping to convert food into fuel. Vitamin B12 is especially important in producing DNA and […]
Kitchen cutting boards iStock/adavino Like kitchen sponges, kitchen cutting boards take a beating and can harbor bacteria but many people don’t replace them for years (or even decades). Food Handler says, “Most important in cutting board safety is knowing when to replace the board. Once deep grooves form in the board, it is time to […]
Healthy Eating Tina DonvitoAug 20 You might not love ’em, but here’s why you should eat your fruits and veggies anyway. You could become deficient in vitamins and minerals iStock/AbbieImages Fruits and vegetables contain some of the most vital nutrients for our health, but a study from Johns Hopkins University showed that only 11 percent […]
They don’t call protein one of “the building blocks of life” for nothing. This macronutrient makes up the major component of all our cells and provides the essential amino acids that keep our bodies up and running. Problem is, some of us aren’t getting as much of it as we should be. A true protein deficiency is […]
Your bones hurt iStock/PeopleImages Adults who don’t get enough vitamin D often have aches and pains in their muscles and bones, especially in the winter. Their joints are also a little stiffer in the morning. “Many aches and pains are symptoms of the classic vitamin D deficiency, osteomalacia,” says Sonya Angelone, MS, RDN, spokesperson for […]
You’re feeling tired istock/Squaredpixels While scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency, may make you think of pre-18th-century sailors, inadequate intake of the immunity-supporting nutrient is seen in specific groups, including smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke. In fact, smokers have a more than three-fold greater risk of vitamin C deficiency, per research in the American […]
Healthy Eating Alexandra WhittakerJul 12 Magnesium is one of the most underrated minerals, but it’s involved in literally hundreds of your body’s functions. Pay attention to it, and your body will thank you. So what’s the deal with magnesium? iStock/OcusFocus Magnesium is involved in numerous bodily functions, from relaxing sore muscles to relieving anxiety, though […]
Healthy Eating Antea GatalicaSep 13 The mineral zinc is responsible for promoting proper growth and development, healing wounds, and preventing blood clotting and thyroid problems. Here are clues you might not be getting enough zinc in your diet. Delayed or stunted growth iStock/vgajic Boyan Hadjiev, MD, certified in internal medicine and allergy and immunology, says […]
Warm weather can provide the perfect conditions to hit the beach, lounge by the pool or just spend time outside. But you have to stay hydrated to enjoy any of those activities. Your body loses more fluids in the summer, meaning it easier to become parched and even more crucial to sip on that H2O. But just […]