
News Briefs: October 2022
Sleep Added to List of Essential Healthy Heart Habits © Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images There’s…

Sleep Added to List of Essential Healthy Heart Habits © Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images There’s…

Whether you’re off to work, school, or a day trip, packing a healthy lunch doesn’t…

I want to eat five cups of fruits and vegetables a day, but I have…

The majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…

The research is clear: eating more whole or minimally processed plants is better for our…

© Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Getty ImagesGrill lean meats or meatless options. For many,…

From morning coffee to YouTube videos, every day we are surrounded by things that prove…

Berries are bursting with flavor—as well as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds that can benefit…

From the familiar navy, pinto, and lima beans to soybeans and heirloom varieties like scarlet…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Grilling may traditionally lean towards burgers, brats, steaks, and other meats, but don’t let that…

Each plant we consume contains hundreds of phytochemicals. Scientists are just beginning to understand how…

Frozen meals can be a quick lunch or dinner when you have no time or…

Add colorful chard to liven up your next meal. © onfilm | Getty Images Despite…

In case you have somehow missed this staggering statistic, an estimated 90 percent of Americans…

Photosynthesis is the biological term for how plants make the energy to grow. It means…
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Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated…

In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 1/4 cups green lentils, uncooked, rinsed and drained 1…
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The latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

Protein has been the buzzword in every food conversation for a few years now. As…

Too Much Free Time May Boost Your Stress Levels Can having too much free time…

Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

Sarcopenia, also known as age-related muscle loss, is a natural part of the aging process…

Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is…

You are starting a bowel movement and you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your…
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You frequently recommend eating plain yogurt, but I find it too sour. What can I…

You may have heard about the potential benefits of liquid chlorophyll. People have been dropping…

Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually…

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say…

Exercise has the power to restore function, reduce and possibly eliminate the need for some…

Arthritis is more than one disease. The three most common types are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,…

While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood…

Many people struggle with weight loss, sometimes for their entire lives. One plausible reason is…

When you think about gut health, you are thinking about the last part of your…

If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

Q: Which is better, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats? A: Both can aid in heart, blood…
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Q: I have no morning appetite and generally don’t eat until later in the day,…

Popcorn is a natural whole grain that contains healthy fiber, is low in saturated fat…

The American Heart Association may have found a fountain of youth: In a study, participants…

Salads are a great choice for consuming a wide selection of nutrients at one time….

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans isn’t sugarcoating its recommendation for reducing added sugar intake….

It’s easy to indulge yourself and go off a heart-healthy diet, whether it’s triggered by…

Flu is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that can usually be diagnosed by its…