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As we get further into the new year, the messages about “losing the holiday pounds” and “new year, new you” are probably coming at you from every direction. In fact, the messages probably started flooding in before the new year even arrived. The pressure to make a list of resolutions and create a new you […]
The Royals Are Ditching Booze and Caffeine to Stay Healthy This Year – Cooking Light – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Meghan Markle Inspired Prince Harry to Make an Impressively Healthy Resolution This Year this link is to an external site that may or […]
If you’re one of the many resolution makers who want to lose weight this year and are plotting your next diet move and finding certain trendy diets tough to resist, let me stop you right there! I want to make 2019 the year we stop falling for fad diets. I’ve been a registered dietitian for […]
The 6 Sex Positions Everyone Will Be Trying in 2019 – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image The 6 Sex Positions Everyone Will Be Trying This Year this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) […]
The estimated number of law enforcement officers who died by suicide outnumbered those who died in the line of duty for the third straight year in 2018, a newly released study shows. Blue H.E.L.P., a Massachusetts-based nonprofit run by active and retired police officers, medical professionals and victims’ families, compiled and released the grim data this week. […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device A woman who led high-profile campaigns to raise awareness of sepsis after the death of her son in 2014 has been appointed an MBE. William Mead died from treatable blood poisoning, known as septicaemia, just after his first birthday. His mother Melissa had taken him to the GP […]
It’s time to talk about palm oil. Whether you realize it or not, this vegetable oil is in about half of all consumer goods, including food, soaps, cosmetics and cleaning supplies. It’s the most produced, consumed and traded vegetable oil in the world, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), perhaps making a palm oil-free life seem […]
Every year, there are always more baby boys than girls born in England and Wales. Fact. Why? Since records began in 1838, the cries of babies born every year have been predominately male. In not one year, stretching back to the start of Queen Victoria’s reign, have girls outnumbered boys at birth. In 2017, in […]
Food Emily CappielloDec 21 Smothered fries, maple bacon burgers, and vegan chicken and tacos? Fast food is going fast gourmet with these new options. Fast food goes gourmet margouillat photo/Shutterstock Fast food restaurants have been upping the ante when it comes to offerings and quality lately and 2019 looks to be no different. Additionally, they […]
Health insurance enrollment on the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges dipped slightly this year, according to preliminary data released by the federal government Wednesday. In the 39 states where consumers buy coverage via the federally operated HealthCare.gov, 8.5 million people enrolled into private health insurance policies for next year during the open enrollment period that ran […]
As we move closer to the end of the year, it’s a good time to reflect on your health over the past 12 months. And part of this involves checking to see if you’ve had all your yearly doctor appointments. Staying healthy is just as much about prevention as it is about treatment, and one […]
Everyday Wellness Lindsay TigarDec 22 Seeking more energy, better commitment to fitness and smarter eating habits for your next lap around the sun? Here are mini resolutions that are way more impactful than say, vowing to drop 20 pounds before spring. Why thinking small works selinofoto/Shutterstock Instead of declaring a sweeping resolution that—let’s be honest, […]
Create a sleep sanctuary Syda Productions/Shutterstock Snooze better by revamping your bedroom. Make sure it’s cool, quiet, and dark. Ban electronics (yes, even TV!) about 30 minutes before bed; the blue light emitted can cause insomnia by reducing the amount of sleep hormone melatonin your body produces. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil […]
Despite popular opinion, there’s no reason to give up carbs entirely if you’re trying to lose weight or improve your health this year. In fact, whole grains (like brown rice, quinoa, farro, oats, and barley) have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer. Eating […]
Lauren CahnDec 04 It seems like we’re hearing about more food recalls than ever before. But there’s an explanation—and it’s surprisingly reassuring. Shutterstock / Paul Sakuma/AP/REX The year 2018 has seen more than its fair share of food recalls. You can’t go more than a couple days without hearing about a major recall of ground […]