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Person scrutinizing serving size on an oversized nutrition label
December 3, 2024/Nutrition

Understanding Portion Sizes: How Much Are You Really Eating?

… control is one of the best ways to adjust your diet to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Even if you’re not trying to lose or gain weight, being aware of recommended portion sizes …

foods with high levels of iodine
September 7, 2023/Nutrition

5 Health Benefits of Iodine

Salt gets a bad rap. Grumpy people are “salty.” Making something worse is known as “rubbing salt in the wound.” But the truth is, salt containing iodine should make you anything but grumpy — it’s …

person kneeling on gym floor while hanging head and gripping a barbell
June 29, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Signs That Exercise Is Actually Hurting Your Health

… loss of their period (amenorrhea).Athletes often think they need to train harder if they start gaining weight or if their running times decline or weightlifting loads plateau. “That may end up making the problem …

using digestive bitters
March 7, 2022/Digestive

What To Know Before You Try Digestive Bitters

… of gastric juices in your stomach, which ultimately helps with digestion.”Can digestive bitters help you lose weight?Though some people believe bitters can help with weight loss, the evidence itself is slim. “Some bitters …

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Person putting on athletic shoes
July 10, 2024/Orthopaedics

How To Pick the Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

… reduce strain on the plantar fascia).Walking or running shoes with these factors can help distribute your weight more evenly, reduce strain and create a more comfortable, supportive and softer feel for your feet during …

white milk and dark chocolates
May 20, 2021/Nutrition

Dark, Milk or White – Which Chocolate Is Best for Your Heart?

… a long way. Enjoy up to 1 oz. daily. Be sure to trim calories elsewhere to avoid weight gain.Standard larger chocolate bars are around 3.5 oz. (about 100 g), so a good rule …

Close-up shot of kombucha in a mason jar with lemon and ginger.
March 6, 2023/Digestive

Is Kombucha Good for You?

… with body-boosted benefits. Let’s review some of the touted claims and what’s worth believing.Weight lossDon’t count on a few bottles of kombucha to get your body toned and trim for …

chickpeas in a salad
January 13, 2022/Nutrition

What Are Chickpeas and Are They Healthy?

When versatile foods come up in conversation, chickpeas might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, these plant-based foods pack a nutritional wallop — and can both add flavor to savory dishes …

A visual representation of the intricate connection between our respiratory system and genetic makeup.
December 10, 2018/Lung

Can You Inherit Pulmonary Hypertension? Here’s What You Should Know

You saw your mom struggle for years with pulmonary hypertension, feeling short of breath, dizzy and fatigued. So you’ve been wondering if you might develop the rare, life-threatening disease. Pulmonary hypertension strains the …

A family seeing their family doctor
June 2, 2025/Primary Care

6 Reasons You Should Have a Primary Care Provider or Family Medicine Provider

If you have a medical need — sudden flu symptoms, nagging back pain, an unexpected rash or a funky mole — who you gonna call?A primary care provider (PCP), that’s who.That is, if you …

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