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…
Taming high blood pressure: How doctors find the right drug mix
By age 70, most adults — 70% or more — have high blood pressure (hypertension), defined…
The most effective types of exercise to lower blood pressure
One of the best ways to prevent and treat high blood pressure (hypertension) is to get…
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
Bananas are just the beginning: almost every food in the plant kingdom, from potatoes to papayas, supplies some…