The 1 silent sodium mistake ruining your blood pressure efforts
If you have been working to bring your blood pressure down skipping the saltshaker, choosing what seem like healthier options, maybe even taking prescribed medication and still not seeing the results you expected, you are not alone. And according to cardiologists, the reason may come down to one widely overlooked mistake. The problem is not […]
Cannabis use among adults 60 plus is rising at a surprising rate
If you picture a typical cannabis user, someone over 60 probably isn’t the first image that comes to mind. But a new study suggests that older adults are now the fastest growing demographic when it comes to cannabis use and researchers say the reasons why are deeply rooted in health, not recreation. The study, conducted […]
How AI tools like ChatGPT can help you manage impulse control
Millions of people are quietly turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, and one of the more unexpected use cases gaining traction is impulse control. Whether it’s stopping yourself from firing off an angry email or stepping back from a heated moment, generative AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly being tested as on-demand coping […]
Creatine and weight gain: the real truth about muscle vs. fat
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements on the market, and one of its most talked about side effects is weight gain. For anyone who has just started taking it and suddenly noticed the number on the scale creeping up, the experience can be unsettling. But experts say there’s a lot more nuance to […]
4 effective tricks to make exercise a permanent part of your life
Physical activity is one of the most accessible health tools available and yet most Americans still aren’t getting enough of it. It improves mood, boosts energy, supports better sleep and, over time, significantly lowers the risk of chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. The evidence has been in for decades. So why, […]
The deadly hantavirus outbreak that has nations on alert
A deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard an expedition cruise ship has set off an international public health response, with health authorities across more than a dozen countries scrambling to track down passengers who may have been exposed to the rare and potentially fatal virus. The MV Hondius, owned by Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, departed from […]
How home clutter effectively wrecks sleep, mood and focus
Clutter rarely arrives all at once. It tends to accumulate gradually an unopened stack of mail here, an overstuffed closet there, a corner of the living room that became a temporary storage zone and never recovered. But what researchers and mental health professionals are increasingly clear about is that those crowded countertops and chaotic spare […]
Can people with diabetes safely eat pasta? here’s how
For anyone managing a diabetes diagnosis, carbohydrates can feel like enemy territory and pasta, one of the most beloved high carb foods in the world, often ends up at the top of the do-not-eat list. But according to nutrition experts, that kind of all-or-nothing thinking may not be necessary, or even helpful. People with prediabetes […]
The best healthy fats that protect your heart as you age
For decades, dietary fat wore the villain’s hat in nutrition conversations. Doctors, food labels, and public health campaigns all pointed in the same direction: eat less fat, go low fat, choose the processed alternative instead. What science has since made undeniably clear, however, is that the category of fat matters far more than the quantity. […]
Ditch caffeine — this 1 eating habit boosts energy better
Most people know the feeling well. A cup of coffee delivers a welcome jolt, and then, a few hours later, the energy drains away as fast as it arrived. Reach for another cup, and the cycle continues until the caffeine starts working against you instead of for you. As it turns out, the solution to […]