Month: December 2017

12 Signs That You’re Borderline Diabetic

Prediabetes is becoming a national health crisis. Do you have the symptoms and risk factors that show you're headed for type 2 diabetes?

This Might Be the Best Heart-Healthy Diet—and It’s Not Mediterranean

If you're seriously minding your heart health, get ready to take this off your menu.


Why You Shouldn’t Sleep with Your Phone in Your Bed

Experts are warning you to power down before bed—and here’s why.


9 Ways You’re Actually Making Your Cold or Flu Worse

It definitely feels like every sniffling, sneezing, aching moment of the flu or cold lasts forever. Here's what you need...


Why You Might Want to Stop Taking Cough Medicine

Cough medicine may do more harm than good for your cold. Here's what science says about the common treatment—and what...

How Long Does the Flu Last?

Even with all the hand-washing in the world, you may still catch the flu this winter. Here's how long you're...


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This Is the Male Body Type Women Find Most Attractive, According to Science

Perhaps we didn't need science to tell us this, but here it is... this is the male body type women...

This Disease Is More Common in Women Than Breast Cancer

Nearly 10 million people in the United States suffer from this condition—but no one is talking about it.


11 Tests for Heart Disease You Never Knew You Needed

It’s easy for doctors to miss heart disease with basic tests like a cholesterol panel and EKG. These cutting-edge tests...


This Is the Percent of Vegetarians and Vegans That Go Back to Meat

Going vegetarian or vegan requires a lot of hard work, especially if you grew up eating meat. And for most...


What Is an A1C Test? The Answers to Your Most Important A1C Questions

What is an A1C test for diabetes? Is it really a necessary part of diabetes management? We asked diabetes...

11 Things You Need to Know About Diabetic Ketoacidosis

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you will definitely need to be on the lookout for this potentially...


The Secret to Happiness Only Takes One Minute a Day

Happiness is easier to attain than you might think, and it doesn't require any chanting or deep breathing. Read on...


The Doctor-Approved Guide to Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

The symptoms include shooting and burning pain in your feet, hands, legs and arms—which is why diabetic neuropathy treatments for...


Why Some People Get Motion Sickness—and Others Don’t

If winding roads, bumpy planes, or rocking boats leave you queasy, we've got solutions. Here's the rundown on motion sickness—and...


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9 Telltale Signs Flu Season Is in Full Swing

If you're reading this with a tissue in hand while you nurse a cup of warm tea, know that you're...

The One Ingredient You Should Add to Your Coffee to Boost Your Metabolism

This will make you feel way less guilty for ordering a latte.


How Long Does a Cold Last?

If you've caught a cold, you're probably wondering how long the agony will last. Well wipe your nose and keep...


The Easy 10-Minute Yoga Routine for Better Digestion

This easy yoga routine created by Juliana Spicoluk of Boho Beautiful, improves digestion, circulation, and gets your body back...


Here’s What You Need to Know About Himalayan Pink Salt

It's pretty, it's pink, it's pricey. Himalayan pink salt is the latest "superfood" to hit our shelves (and our pockets)....


This Is the Exact Age When the Average Woman Is Happiest

Good news: Your best years are still ahead.


The Scary Reason You Might Want to Switch to Organic Spinach

There's something dirty hiding in those leaves.


10 Parenting Lessons We Can All Learn from Kids with Cancer

As a pediatric oncologist and palliative care specialist at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Justin Baker, MD, works with patients...


9 Reasons Your Heart Is Racing—that Are Completely Normal

A racing heart may seem like a troublesome problem, but in most cases, it's a normal response to something else...


Why Being Stubborn Might Just Help You Live Longer

When you were younger, you may have caught flak for being a stubborn child—but here's why having that trait might...

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Which Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables Should You Be Eating?

Researchers at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University measured various fruits and vegetables for their ORAC...


5 Signs Your Hospital Will Probably Give You a C-Section

Nearly one in three women give birth by Cesarean—and about half of those may be avoidable. A new study reveals...


9 Reasons You Should Stop Chewing Ice

It's not as harmless as you might think, and it could be a sign of a health problem. Here's what...


10 Things You Should NEVER Do When Visiting Someone in the Hospital

Knowing hospital etiquette could make the difference between a smooth recuperation and a difficult, prolonged stay for loved ones. Make...


Watch Out! These are the 4 Most Harmful Ingredients in Packaged Foods

Most of Americans' household food budget is spent on processed foods, the majority of which are filled with additives and...


These 10 Diet Trends Need to Disappear in 2018

Dietitians are on the front lines of nutrition news, and these are the fad diets they believe don't live up...