Ideas for a safe, healthy Valentine's Day everyone can love
Feb 3, 2021
Don't dump Valentine's Day because of the pandemic. Creative thinking can keep it safe, healthy and fun, experts say.
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5 things nutrition experts want you to know about new federal dietary guidelines
Jan 28, 2021
Years in the making and designed to promote nutrition and prevent chronic diseases, the new federal dietary guidelines focus on healthy eating during all phases of life, with an emphasis on flexibility and eating patterns.
The head is connected to the heart – and can influence health
Jan 25, 2021
Good mental health promotes good heart health, and poor mental health can increase the risk of heart disease, a new American Heart Association scientific statement concludes.
Anxiety is linked with smoking – but how is still hazy
Jan 22, 2021
In these stressful pandemic times, experts ponder if anxiety causes people to smoke – or is it the other way around?
Keeping your brain sharp isn't about working more puzzles
Jan 21, 2021
At least 40% of dementias can be prevented and mental decline can be delayed by tackling a variety of modifiable risk factors, including many associated with heart attack and stroke.
Is it OK to exercise when you're sick?
Jan 13, 2021
If you are thinking about exercising while sick, stay home and isolate if you have COVID-19 or flu, but physically distant activity should be OK for milder illnesses like a head cold.
Trendy microgreens offer flavor you can grow at home
Jan 8, 2021
The trendiest plant on the produce aisle packs lots of nutrients, but microgreens are not a replacement for your leafy vegetables.
Ring in the new year with a 'mocktail'
Dec 30, 2020
At a time when more people are stress-drinking, a New Year's Eve sangria "mocktail" is a healthy way to say farewell to 2020.
Keep your holiday drinking on the moderate side with this advice
Dec 17, 2020
Raising a cup of cheer may be fine, but stress and boredom might lead to things getting out of hand. Here are ways to prevent that.
Teatime can be good for your health
Dec 14, 2020
One of the most popular drinks in the world may be one of the healthiest, too. Tea can help you lose weight and fight disease.