WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus at a moment when the disease is tearing across the United States at an alarming pace. Trump, fresh off his reelection loss to President-elect Joe Biden, remains angry that an announcement about progress in developing a vaccine for the disease […]
If you don’t know much about the mineral iodine, you should, because it’s pretty important. “Iodine is necessary to make thyroid hormones that regulate growth, development, and metabolism,” says Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of Expect the Best. Because the body doesn’t make iodine itself, the mineral is considered essential, per the American Thyroid Association. […]
When it comes to nutrients, vitamin K isn’t one we hear a lot about, but it’s an important one. There are two primary types of vitamin K: vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. “Vitamin K1 plays an important role in blood clotting, while K2 is more important for bone health, regulation of cell growth, and prevention […]
Beauty Lindsay TigarApr 03 Even if you’re determined to live a healthy life, your body can suffer. Doctors share the silent clues that your body needs more—and what to do about it. You’re having major brain fog KieferPix/Shutterstock After what you considered a good night’s rest, you wake up feeling spacey, and you walk out […]
Relationships Corey WhelanSep 05 Fear of intimacy is understandable—and common—but the inability to overcome that fear will wreck your relationships. First, you need to recognize the subtle fear-of-intimacy signs, then you have to address the problem: Here’s what the experts recommend. You’re angry—a lot Dean-Drobot/Shutterstock There are many types of anger, and it helps to […]
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 […]
What is a silent heart attack? Answer From Rekha Mankad, M.D. A silent heart attack is a heart attack that has few, if any, symptoms. You may have never had any symptoms to warn you that you've developed a heart problem, such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Some people later recall their silent […]
Diet & Weight Loss Stacey FeintuchAug 08 Yes, carbs have a bad reputation. But they’re necessary for your body to function optimally. Know the signs that you actually need more carbs in your diet. Carbs 101 Aleksandr Fostic/Shutterstock Carbs get a bad rap, to the point where people skip them altogether. That’s silly. Only some […]
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 Christy Brissette, MS, RDJun 28 While serious vitamin C deficiency is uncommon, you still may be missing out on this important nutrient. Here’s how to recognize vitamin C deficiency. The low down on vitamin C leonori/Shutterstock Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for numerous daily functions. In these 12 […]
Reduce Stomach Bloating: 9 Daily Habits That Flatten Your Belly Why we need protein istock/a_namenko Protein is a critical part of our diet—we need it to feel full, have energy, build and repair muscle, process nutrients, and boost immunity, among other vital roles.”Protein is made up of amino acids that are the building blocks of […]
You feel like you don’t have any time to yourself iStock/franckreporter Sometimes, it’s too easy to get so caught up in your daily routine that you forget to make room for some me-time. If you find that you become overwhelmed too easily and don’t have time to do the things you want, that’s a clear […]