People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
Walking is an easy, accessible way to meet your exercise goals. To reap longevity benefits from a daily…
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…
Naturally gluten-free foods – Harvard Health
From crackers to cake mixes, the average supermarket stocks anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 food products…
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…
What to eat on the DASH diet
When Frances Parpos teaches her DASH diet classes, one question always comes up. “People ask, ‘how do I…
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 used in traditional Indian medicine. In recent years,…
Exercising with low blood pressure: Advice and precautions
If you have low blood pressure, exercise may cause you to feel lightheaded or dizzy, especially under certain…
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.…
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…
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 to have…