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Lean meats, fish, dairy and plant proteins can help you meet your protein needs without piling on saturated fat and sugar
Aging, time of day, time of year and weather patterns can all make your allergies worse
If you’ve heard that heart disease mostly affects men or that you’re fine if you don’t feel any symptoms, it’s time to learn the facts
The sun’s sneaky rays can cause temporary eye damage or raise your risk for future problems
Family history and genetics may heighten your risk for prostate cancer
Trouble peeing and leaking urine are common indicators of prostate gland issues
Manage your sexual health and urinary function with annual appointments starting at age 40
Possible signs include slow urine flow and loss of bladder control — but if this common cancer is caught before it spreads, the prognosis is good
Rinsing raw chicken raises the risk of spreading harmful bacteria and causing foodborne illness
Washing your hands, thoroughly cleaning kitchen tools and preparing meat separately can reduce the risk of foodborne illness
Time of onset and duration of symptoms tell the story
Salmonella is a common bacterium that can contaminate raw meat, eggs, seafood and more
Keep cooked rice and pasta in your fridge — not on your counter — to help prevent this sneaky food poisoning
Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for three to four days or frozen for three to four months
Knowing how much time your baby should typically go between naps can help keep them on a more regular schedule
Adding extra formula, cereal or medications to your baby’s bottle is a dangerous and misguided practice
Babies can be noisy little sleepers! Blame small nasal passages and short sleep stages
Experts recommend having infants sleep in your bedroom but not in your bed
You can choose one method or combine aspects from a few to help your baby learn to sleep through the night
Your baby needs to able to roll in both directions before they can make the switch
When you’re dependent on a substance, your body relies on it to function; when you’re addicted to a substance, you continue to use it despite negative consequences
It’s labeled as a supplement, but tianeptine is an addictive, dangerous drug
Set a date, avoid triggers, and get help and support along the way
If you identify with this informal term, it may mean you have some addictive vulnerabilities
Choose the ER when delaying care could have serious or even life-threatening consequences
No two breast cancer lumps feel exactly alike — know what’s normal for your breasts and get any changes checked out
From poor hand hygiene and ventilation issues to contaminated food, many factors can make infectious diseases spread quickly
BRCA1/2 gene mutations can raise your risk for breast, prostate and other cancers — genetic testing can help you take proactive steps
If you’re of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, these tests may be a reasonable starting point — but more thorough genetic testing can go much deeper
They’re usually a sign of a common illness, like a cold or the flu, but they can occasionally signify certain types of cancer
Choose hearing aids that are comfortable, fit your routine and work for your level of hearing loss
Delirium is a sudden change in mental status, while dementia is a long-term, progressive decline
