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Dietitians and other health experts often discourage labeling foods as purely “good” or “bad.” However, the reality is that some foods are more beneficial for a healthy diet than others, especially concerning cholesterol levels. Foods like oatmeal, barley, beans, fruit,…
Hitting the gym for a treadmill run is an excellent backup when outdoor conditions aren’t favorable. Some may avoid the treadmill, but others appreciate running in air conditioning during summer or in warmth during winter, along with the benefits of…
When your bowels are sluggish, it can make you feel sluggish overall. That’s when you might consider a fiber supplement. But is daily consumption of products like Metamucil advisable? The short answer is that taking Metamucil daily is likely fine…
The notion that eggs aren’t a healthy food choice is among the numerous health myths that should be debunked. In truth, eggs are rich in nutrients, including about 6 grams of protein in both the white and yolk. However, eggs…
In late February 2025, when Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Billy Joel tripped and fell during a concert, fans quickly took to sites like TikTok and YouTube to share videos of the incident. However, the reason behind what…
Our body temperature can be influenced by more factors than just physical activity or the weather. Food, for instance, can cause our body temperature to both rise and fall, depending on what we consume. According to Flo Health, whole grains…
When we consume food and drink, our bodies create a waste product called uric acid through the breakdown process. Typically, uric acid is expelled from the body through urination. However, sometimes excess uric acid can accumulate, potentially crystallizing and leading…
You’re relaxing at home in your favorite chair, scrolling through your social media feed. Out of the corner of your eye, you notice something small and black darting near your face. You pause, attributing it to eye strain from excessive…
In the U.S., some states have higher cancer rates than others. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2021, Kentucky reports 509.9 new cases of cancer per 100,000 people annually. Louisiana and Arkansas follow in…
Minerals are vital to your overall health and wellbeing; among those with the greatest impact is magnesium. In fact, according to Dr. Dana Habash-Bseiso, M.D., of University Hospitals, it plays a vital role in “more than 300 different enzyme activities…