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What We Talk About When We Talk About 'Gut Health'
23/02/2026
By now, you’ve probably heard the health buzz phrase “gut health” — especially as a health trend for 2022 — and how it can impact everything from our digestive system to our mental health to everything in between. But what does that actually mean? Turns out, it means a little more than how our tummies feel. We checked in with some experts...
Will Running With a Cold Help or Hurt Your Health?
20/02/2026
Yes, Americans and others throughout the world are now getting their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. But the virus is still spreading throughout...
10 Healthy Changes It’s Never Too Late to Make
17/02/2026
Sometimes you really, truly can be too late—like when you miss the last train home, or when that avocado you thought would be at peak ripeness today was actually ready yesterday. But there are no expiration dates on your ability to make healthy changes. Age, it seems, is not an obstacle to starting new habits, getting healthier, or even making big life...
A Simple Guide on How to Start Meditating, According to Experts
14/02/2026
We’ve all been there: The clock strikes midnight, and our thoughts race on as if we’d just walked into the office with our first cup of coffee. Sleep? Never heard of her, minus a few quick minutes of shut-eye in between the tossing and turning.
This scenario is all too common for many. It’s incredibly challenging to calm down a racing mind after a full day of working, parenting...
A Guide to Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats
11/02/2026
Oh, fat. Americans have a somewhat troubled history with this key macronutrient (one of three, along with protein and carbs), and it's created a lot of fear and misinformation in the general public over the nutritional value of fats. As scientific studies in the mid-1900s began to show a link between diets high in fat and heart disease...
Blood Pressure Rose During The Pandemic, Especially for Women, Study Finds
07/02/2026
COVID-19 has already made millions sick, kept Americans from getting preventive care, and worsened depression and anxiety. Now here’s one more way the pandemic is taking a toll on our health: higher blood pressure.
When researchers looked at year-over-year changes in blood pressure readings for almost half a million Americans...
5 Science-Backed Benefits of Vitamin A and How Much You Need Each Day
04/02/2026
Vitamin A is afat-soluble, essential vitamin. Vitamin A helps the eyes, immune system, and organs function properly. It is available through animal and plant-based foods.
Here are five science-backed benefits of vitamin A and how much you...
5 Signs You Shouldn't Do Intermittent Fasting, According to Experts
01/02/2026
Intermittent fasting, or limiting your eating to a set window of time each day (or week), is one of the biggest trends in nutrition right now. Promising research has linked intermittent fasting with health benefits like weight loss, better blood sugar control, and healthier aging.
But it's far from a cure-all for any of these issues, and there are still limitations to the research showing its benefits for humans, experts say...
Oranges for Immunity: Healthy or Over-Hyped?
29/01/2026
Oranges are the poster child for immune health—I can barely think about vitamin C without envisioning a crate of navel oranges on my countertop, ready to cure whatever's ailing. But if you've ever wondered how much of an orange's immune-boosting health halo is backed by science and how much was ingrained in you by your second grade school...
The Best Brain-Healthy Foods to Protect Your Memory and Cognition
26/01/2026
What you choose to fuel your body with affects more than the number on the scale and how your jeans fit. Everything from your bone density to your memory can be supported by what you put on your plate. Specifically when it comes to brain health, the foods you eat have a major impact, says Dale E. Bredesen, M.D., a neurologist and author...