Sleep joins revamped list of heart health essentials
Jun 29, 2022
The new Life's Essential 8 is an encouraging and easier-to-understand way to help people track cardiovascular health.
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9 ways to protect your heart and brain from the summer heat
Jun 28, 2022
Hot weather can strain heart and brain health. Here's expert advice on staying safe.
5 steps for a heart-healthy grilling season
Jun 27, 2022
Cooking fatty meats on high heat is a time-honored tradition of backyard barbecues but can be bad for the heart. Some tasty alternatives and healthful hacks may help.
The promise of meditation for the heart and mind
Jun 16, 2022
Meditation has drawn scientists' attention for its potential to benefit both mental and physical health.
Can the groan-up humor of 'dad jokes' possibly be good for health?
Jun 15, 2022
With Father's Day approaching, there's a high risk of encountering an eye-rolling, more-punny-than-funny type of "joke" now associated with certain dads. That might not be a bad thing.
Take these 7 healthy habits on your summer road trip
Jun 10, 2022
Those healthy habits you've built during two years spent mostly at home can travel with you on a summer road trip. Here's how.
Tiny sprouts provide big nutrition
Jun 7, 2022
Sprouts are easy-to-grow microscale vegetables that are harvested soon after germination and release enhanced nutrients.
Consuming about 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids a day may lower blood pressure
Jun 1, 2022
An analysis of dozens of studies finds roughly 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids – in food or dietary supplements – may be the optimal amount needed to lower blood pressure.
In secondhand vape, scientists smell risk
May 31, 2022
Secondhand cigarette smoke is associated with a wide array of negative health outcomes. Now, recent studies suggest secondhand e-cigarette vapor also may harm respiratory health.
Hybrid work can be healthy at home and the office
Apr 27, 2022
As people combine returning to the office with working from home, there are health tradeoffs in both places. Here's what experts say about the promise and pitfalls in each setting.