Sorting folklore from fact on the health benefits of garlic
Apr 19, 2021
Can garlic lower blood pressure? Can it stop a cold? What about garlic breath? And vampires? Let's sort the legend from the facts.
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Waist size may better predict AFib risk in men
Apr 15, 2021
For women, body mass index may be a better predictor of the risk of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, while waist circumference may be a more helpful gauge in men, new research suggests.
5 things to know this Earth Day about how the environment affects health
Apr 14, 2021
The environment and your health are closely linked. Learn the connection between air pollution, climate change and you.
Refined flour substitutes abound – but how to choose the best one?
Apr 2, 2021
If you want to stay away from white refined flour, it may seem the options are endless. But when it comes to cooking and baking, flours are not interchangeable.
The secret to good health is no secret. So why is it so hard to achieve?
Mar 31, 2021
Following seven healthy behaviors could dramatically reduce chronic illness and greatly improve heart and brain health. Yet psychological and other barriers make it hard for people to do so.
Low-intensity exercise isn't enough to keep the heart from shrinking in space
Mar 29, 2021
Prolonged periods of low-intensity exercise aren't enough to counteract the effects of weightlessness on the heart, a new study finds.
Up to 2 million cardiovascular 'events' could be averted each year by doing this
Mar 25, 2021
If adults in the U.S. achieved higher levels on seven metrics for heart health, 2 million heart attacks, strokes and cases of heart failure might be avoided annually, a new study found.
Try these 7 healthy strategies to navigate a food swamp
Mar 25, 2021
Unhealthy options make it hard to avoid the pitfalls that can lead to obesity. But as nutrition experts battle to bring healthier food to low-income and underserved neighborhoods, there are strategies to eat better right away.
As fermented foods rise in popularity, here's what experts say
Mar 24, 2021
Popular fermented foods like yogurt and kimchi could help fight chronic disease, but not all fermented foods are created equal.
Primary care doctors can help preserve brain health
Mar 15, 2021
Assessing adults for six heart risk factors and encouraging them to follow seven healthy behaviors would help primary care doctors preserve their patients' brain health, according to a new report.