Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can’t — do for your body
Watching someone step onto a vibration plate is mesmerizing: within seconds, their whole body begins to tremble, a…
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the best-known treatment for sleep apnea, a disorder that raises the risk…
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
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People who have trouble sleeping may take dietary supplements…
Naturally gluten-free foods – Harvard Health
From crackers to cake mixes, the average supermarket stocks anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 food products…
Stair climbing may significantly lower cardiovascular risks
Taking the stairs whenever you can is a simple way to sneak more vigorous physical activity into your…
Even a little exercise linked with lower stroke risk in people with afib
Atrial fibrillation (afib), a heart rhythm disorder that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat, leaves people more vulnerable to…
Antihistamines may not offer meaningful relief from eczema symptoms
Nearly half of people living with atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the United States turn to oral…
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Summary
Ashwagandha is an herbal remedy that has long been…
Healthy breakfast ideas to support energy and metabolism
America is a nation of breakfast-eaters: Surveys suggest than on any given day, about 85% of adults report…
Greek yogurt: Health benefits, protein content, and how to choose the best option
Believe it or not, Greek yogurt was almost unknown in the United States 20 years ago.…
Strength training over decades linked to longer life
We’ve long known that aerobic exercise might help us live longer, and now strength training is…
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement
The GLP-1 drugs, which include semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are turning out…