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Limiting saturated fat, upping your fiber intake and moving around more can help reduce your ‘bad’ cholesterol
Daily oral hygiene goes a long way to keeping your mouth healthy and your smile bright
The popular skin care ingredient can help smooth, brighten and strengthen your skin
Gallstones can block bile in your biliary system and lead to pain and discomfort
Strokes affect your brain, while heart attacks affect your heart — both can be life-threatening emergencies
Medications known as statins can lower cholesterol levels to minimize the risk of blocked arteries
Leg-related symptoms indicate DVT, while chest symptoms point to a pulmonary embolism
Hypertension strains your heart and blood vessels, causing damage that can contribute to heart attacks
The vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in the food you eat are essential for a healthy heart, but supplements are another story
Chronic stress can trigger palpitations, inflammation, angina and other serious heart issues
Eat your fill of vitamins C, B6 and E, plus zinc and selenium
The benefits of vitamin D include stronger bones, a hardier immune system and better overall health
B vitamins do a lot for your body, like activate enzymes that give you energy, create blood cells and prevent DNA damage
These essential elements from fats, protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals help your body function properly
This powerful antioxidant does more than fight colds — it keeps you healthy inside and out
Vitamins are made by plants and animals, while minerals come from the soil and water — both of which are essential for our bodies
A more open conversation on athletes and their mental health needs is overdue
Build breaks into training routines to prevent the wear and tear behind repetitive stress
Concussion protocol describes the steps needed to test for concussion and return to play — timelines vary
You can improve your athletic performance over time by breaking up your workout regimen into focused cycles
The best way to figure out which kind you need is to first speak with your primary care provider
The differences are few, but ophthalmologists can perform eye surgeries and more complex procedures
You don’t have to wait until you have symptoms of heart disease to seek cardiology care
Ob/Gyns and midwives both care for your gynecological and pregnancy needs — which you choose depends on your health and comfort
The emergency room is for serious medical issues; urgent care can help when you can’t get a quick appointment with your child’s doctor
Having a PCP means knowing where to go for a range of concerns — that’s a good thing for your lifelong health
Bolsters, blankets, pillows and blocks can offer extra support, stability and comfort
Goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound can support improvement in your health and wellness
A type of high-intensity interval training, boxing can challenge your body and mind
Infants are at high risk of severe RSV, but getting the vaccine during pregnancy helps protect them from it
Honey, humidity and the right OTC meds can help bring on cough relief
Eczema triggers are different for everyone, but there are some common ways to manage flare-ups, like using a humidifier and fragrance-free creams
Allergies, postnasal drip, asthma or reflux could be to blame for a cough that won’t quit
Exerting yourself in cold temperatures increases your risk of a cardiac event
