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Can You Eat Salmon Skin and Is It Good for You?

Can you eat salmon skin? The answer may surprise you…


Health benefits of ginger: A guide to the plant's powers

Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.


Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.


The DIY Lemon Spray That Repels Ticks From Your Home And Garden

If you spend time outdoors, you might run into a tick or two. If you're looking for a natural solution to repel this annoying pest, consider a DIY lemon spray.


I'm in the best shape of my life at 44 - these are my 7 daily habits

Personal trainer, nutritionist and wellness coach Rachael Sacerdoti shares how she stays feeling her best, even when motivation slips


How to Use Olive Oil to Maximize Hair Growth

Chefs have embraced olive oil for years, and these days, hairstylists are doing so too. Extracted from the olive fruit, olive oil contains good-for-your-hair monounsaturated fatty acid, a type of lipid that keeps strands soft and hydrated. “The lipids in plant-based olive oil are small in nature, allowing for easier penetration into the hair shaft,...


Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know - The higher your blood pressure is, the more often you need to have it checked


11 Tips for Making At-Home Cooking Even Healthier

Cooking healthy at home does not have to be a chore.


How to Whiten Naturally Yellow Teeth, According to Dentists

The best accessory, as they say, is a smile. But when dealing with naturally yellow teeth, flashing a grin—on Instagram or IRL—is a lot easier said than done. While it's certainly no big deal to have teeth that aren't flawlessly, naturally white (and, real talk, very few people do), it can be disheartening to feel less-than-stellar about your smile...


Everything You Should Know About Mānuka Honey and How to Choose the Best One

What's the buzz about Mānuka honey?


What to Know About Reiki Healing for Self-Care

This Japanese energy healing practice is a supportive option to consider


I shop at Costco for myself and my parents. Here are 7 items I swear by.

As a Costco shopper who follows a halal diet, some of my favorite items include the Kirkland Signature wild sockeye salmon and Ancient Organics ghee.


How to Improve Memory: Expert Tips for Seniors

Memory loss isn't inevitable. Discover proven strategies on how to boost your memory.


Gen Z employees are taking more sick days than previous generations — here's why

Various reports have found that Gen Z is the most likely to take advantage of paid sick leave. HR experts plus Dr. Marc Siegel discuss why young Americans are calling in sick more than ever.


Extreme heat worsens chronic health conditions in millions of Americans

Millions of Americans living in areas affected by extreme temperatures tend to be the ones most vulnerable to their potentially life-threatening health effects.


New study provides insight to why COVID vaccines hit some harder than others

When you got the SARS-CoV2 vaccine to protect against COVID-19, you may have experienced severe side effects. Or maybe you didn't.


Bird Flu Map Update as US Cases Rise to 14

The country's first case of H5N1 bird flu in a person who is not a farmworker was announced on Friday.


Alzheimer's study reveals critical differences in memory loss progression based on the presence of specific proteins

A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, offers new insights into the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research reveals critical differences in the progression of memory loss based on the presence of specific proteins in the brain.


The breakfast cereal that’s healthier than you think

To some, it tastes like wet papier-mâché. Its name, translated from German, even means “little mush”. And yet, since a Swiss doctor first cooked it up in 1900, muesli has been the go-to breakfast for millions around the world. Because, as the sanitorium patients to whom Dr Maximilian Bircher-Benner fed it were no doubt assured, muesli is the health...


Doctors draw attention to safety issues associated with popular weight-loss drugs

The growth of highly sought-after weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, otherwise known as GLP-1 medications, represents a shift in obesity management.


When is the best time to get your flu shot?

Flu season is approaching in the United States. Here's what you can expect this year — and when to get your flu vaccine to help you stay safe.


Want to shop sustainable beauty? These are officially the best brands to invest in this year

As selected by top industry experts.


The 8 Best Ways To Navigate A C-Section Recovery, According To A Board-Certified OBGYN

Before my sister announced she was pregnant again, I kept thinking about the process of giving birth and recovery. It seemed like it was such an odd thing to fixate on given my strong stance on waiting to TTC (try to conceive) until my son turns 5, but I guess I could sense someone close to me was expecting. That's not even the part that freaked me out though. When my sister shared she's having a C-Section, I couldn't help but research recovery tips for this major procedure — I wanted to know how to help her heal. And I wanted other moms to know what they can do to help themselves, too! I reached out to Dr. Jillian LoPiano, OBGYN and Chief Health Officer at Wisp, to understand everything you need to know about C-Sections and how to recover from one!


Meet the Japanese bodybuilder who claims to only sleep 30 minutes a night: ‘I simply wanted more time’

Meet the Japanese bodybuilder who claims to only sleep 30 minutes a night: ‘I simply wanted more time’ - Daisuke Hori says his extreme regimen gives him ‘superhuman power’. He tells Shweta Sharma what life is like for someone whose sleep cycle is more like a power down


I'm Traveling The World At 84. Here Are My Secrets To A Long, Healthy Life.

"I can’t say for certain why I'm in such good shape, but I attribute it to certain routines I have followed over the years."


Could snail venom help treat diabetes?

Research led by University of Utah scientists has identified a component of cone snail venom that mimics a human hormone that regulates the levels of blood sugar.


Your Skin Is A Superhero: How To Support Your Body’s Biggest Organ

You might be overlooking your body’s largest and most visible organ: the skin. Far from simply looking pretty, the skin plays a crucial role in protecting your body from harmful organisms and regulating body temperature.


When is the best time to wake up? The ideal waking time, according to experts

What is the best time to wake up in the morning? Here's how to find your ideal waking time and wake up earlier, according to sleep experts.


Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Researchers found that semaglutide, compared with a placebo, didn't significantly increase depressive thoughts.


Magnetic nanobots injected into body 'open new frontiers in medicine' and could treat aneurysms and strokes

In lab tests using model aneurysms and rabbits, the team engineered magnetic nanobots made up of blood-clotting drugs encased in a coating designed to melt at precise temperatures


You Can Get Shingles Under 50. Here’s When to Worry.

Most of us think shingles is an old person’s disease. But the reality is, it can strike at any time, triggered by stress—physical or psychological.


10 Dietitian-Approved Ways to Eat Pumpkin at Every Meal

Enjoy the health benefits of pumpkin at every meal, from pumpkin oatmeal to pumpkin pasta, and boost your nutrition year-round.


How to Choose the Perfect Haircut for Your Face Shape, According to the Pros

When it comes to choosing a haircut or sticking to a signature style, we often go with a look we love or a vibe we covet from a celebrity. However, experts say that rather than jumping on the latest trend blindly, consider your specific face shape, which can help you determine which iteration will look best on you. “The goal is always to create a f...


Common Blood Pressure Drug Extends Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals

The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years. Previous research has shown rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction on a cellular level. Reducing available energy while maintaining nutrition within the body has been shown to extend lifespans in several animal models. Whether this translates to hu


At 15st my ankles hurt climbing the stairs. Here’s how I dropped eight dress sizes

Growing up in Australia I was always by the beach and active. But aged 17 I went to France as an exchange student, discovered pain au chocolat and put on 14 kilos (over 2st) in one year. Then, as a student in Sydney, I tucked into unhealthy cheap food and started drinking. By my early 20s, at 5ft 7ins, I weighed 75 kg (11st 11lb). I did no exercise...


Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Almost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral medication that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels. Despite metformin's widespread use, many type 2 diabetes patients eventually require second-line medications to maintain control of their blood sugar levels when metformin's efficacy fades.


'Nappucino' trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep

A "napuccino" is the method of drinking a caffeinated beverage before taking a nap to wake up extra-energized. Sleep expert Kelly Baron and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein discussed its effectiveness.


'So cruel': Bernie Sanders tells Theo Von that half of cancer treatment patients go bankrupt or broke — and he praises the Canadian system for 'good-quality' health care

“They’re depleted, they’re broke,” Sanders says of U.S. patients.


Medical professionals are changing their training due to climate change

Climate change is now having such a profound impact on our health that medical programs are changing the way they teach about it.


Four foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure

Like cholesterol and BMI, blood pressure is one of those medical terms we’re all aware of and know we need to keep in check for our health. It refers to the pressure in our arteries – the vessels that carry blood away from the heart and around the body. While we do need some pressure in these tubes to keep blood flowing, too much raises the risk of...


How to calm anxiety at night naturally, according to a sleep doctor

Why we suffer from nighttime anxiety, plus how to ease it naturally according to sleep experts.


Yoga helped me stay sane in my midlife crisis. I had no idea it was improving my brain too

Only in midlife did yoga become a lifeline for me. Until then, frankly, I’d dismissed it as a waste of an hour’s exercise. But while separating from my partner and when my beloved mother was terminally ill, that mat-shaped space in my life brought some order and comfort. An escape from the pressures of parenting, daughtering and work. And unlike cr...


These Editor-Approved Powder Sunscreens Are a Game-Changer for Keeping Your Skin Protected

They make application (and reapplication) a breeze.


The best walking shoes for seniors, according to podiatrists

Podiatrists share everything you should be looking for (and avoiding) in walking shoes for seniors. Shop expert picks from Hoka, Brooks, New Balance and more.


5 Foods That Will Help Your Hair Grow

Before considering a hair transplant, it’s important to make sure you’ve done everything you can to try to get your hair to grow. Of course, there are vitamins you can take and hair oils that you can apply for hair growth, however, there are foods that will help too. The first food is yogurt as it possesses protein and and even vitamin D at times, both of which are essential for hair growth. Salmon, a well-documented superfood, can also be helpful for its protein, vitamins B and D and also its hair-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Luckily if you’re picky about your fruit, any of the citrus kinds will be helpful as the vitamin C which will protect your hair follicles. While its actual hair health benefits are unclear, eggs contain protein, zinc and biotin, which are extremely beneficial for hair growth. Lastly, if you’re looking for a plant-based protein, look no further than beans which contain zinc, biotin and iron, keeping your hair strong.


Not money, not fame: An 85-year-long study shows what makes us happiest

The Harvard Study of Adult Development one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, has sought to answer a fundamental question that resonates with each of us: What makes a good life? When asked what they think would make them happiest, most people answered money or fame. This didn’t turn out to be the case. People who are hap...


Health Rounds: Next generation Lilly weight-loss drug shows added heart, liver benefits

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) - Eli Lilly's experimental next generation weight-loss drug mimics three hormones instead of just one or two and continues to show promising clinical trial results for additional health benefits, the company said. Researchers reported at the recent European Society of Cardiology meeting in London that Lilly’s retatrutide significantly reduced patients’ blood lipid levels


Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%

Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal The Lancet. Dementia, a rapidly increasing global challenge, affects an estimated 57 million worldwide, and this number is expected to increase to 153 million by 2050 worldwide. Although the...


Is still water better for you than sparkling water?

Still or sparkling? It's a question you'll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health?


How to Moisturize Your Scalp for Maximum Hair Growth

While we always prioritize our skin-care routines, we sometimes forget about our scalps. They need hydration just like the rest of the skin. “Think about your scalp as an extension of your face,” says Gretchen Friese, MD, a trichologist at BosleyMD. “We need to keep the scalp moisturized to keep it healthy—and [keep] the follicles healthy for hair ...