Foraging for food connects you to nature – but do your homework before you eat
Dec 2, 2021
Fresh-picked plants can add a host of health benefits – and flavor – to any diet, but be sure what you're eating is meant for human consumption.
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Major life events could mean less physical activity – leading to poorer heart health
Dec 1, 2021
An analysis of research finds some of life's major milestones and transitions could be linked to more sedentary behaviors, which may lead to worse heart health, a new scientific statement says.
Is turkey healthy for you? Read this before you gobble any
Nov 23, 2021
The word on the bird is that turkey can be a healthy part of a holiday meal. But watch out for the skin.
Getting better overall sleep might be the key to better health
Nov 19, 2021
Achieving a variety of healthy elements in your night's sleep could lower your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, new research suggests.
Intermittent fasting may protect the heart by controlling inflammation
Nov 18, 2021
One type of intermittent fasting increased levels of galectin-3, a protein that reduces inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a preliminary study.
Family-based programs targeting childhood obesity can be good for parents, too
Nov 17, 2021
When parents are involved in programs targeting childhood obesity, they can reap health benefits as well, according to new research.
Is 10,000 steps really a magic number for health?
Nov 16, 2021
The 10,000 steps per day goal started with marketing, not science. A new study shows that more steps may take us down the road to better heart health, but there's no magic number.
Coffee boosts physical activity, cuts sleep, affects heartbeat, study suggests
Nov 15, 2021
A randomized trial shows "the complex relationship between coffee and health," although the work is preliminary.
The best way to launch a generation with ideal cardiovascular health? Start with a generation of healthier parents
Nov 14, 2021
In his Presidential Address at the AHA's Scientific Sessions, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones emphasized that cardiovascular health begins even before birth.
How doctors can help their patients make heart-healthy lifestyle changes
Nov 4, 2021
Behavioral counseling can help adults make lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement that offers how-to guidance for doctors.