In the wee hours of Sunday morning, we will spring forward an hour. This yearly switch is damaging to heart health and your safety. That's why you should start making changes now to ease into it by Sunday morning.
The CDC released new safety guidelines and announced some great news. People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather inside without masks. They also don't need masks when with one unvaccinated, low-risk family. Get ready to hug family again!
We’re celebrating scallop recipes in honor of National Baked Scallop Day on March 12. Scallops are a lean and delicious shellfish that can be cooked in so many ways, and today we have four great recipes for you!
The theme of this year’s National Nutrition Month is “Personalize Your Plate.” The message is that people should focus on eating healthy foods that fit their needs and their tastes. Health isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience, and neither is your dinner!
We have three COVID-19 vaccines that the FDA has approved for emergency use in the U.S.: Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer. Many people have opinions about which one is the best; we're taking a closer look at the three to pick a winner.
More and more states are changing their rules on what can and can’t be open. It’s dizzying and frustrating to watch as ordinary people. When you see it in the news, it can make it harder to make choices. How should you decide what’s best for you?
Did you know that a high sugar diet can damage the appearance of your skin and make you look older? As your skin is your largest organ, it’s essential to take care of it!
Some foods can be more addictive than drugs. A lot of food producers exploit this. A new book explores “the unholy trinity” of fat, salt and sugar. These three substances release the hormone dopamine that brings pleasure to your brain.
A study has found that regular stretching might be more effective than brisk walks for lowering hypertension. Aerobic exercise has many health benefits but, for blood pressure specifically, stretching appears to be better.
It’s easy to fall into the habit of using the same slow cooker recipes again and again. We have our favorite go-to slow cooker we make without thinking. Today, we want to add four new pork options to your list!
We are always looking for fruit with high amounts of fiber to enjoy that doesn’t spike blood sugar. Today, we are taking a closer look at the benefits of grapes.
Being lonely poses a medical threat. It increases your risk for early death, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and even your chance of getting a cold! But, a new study has found that just talking on the phone for 10 minutes can be a huge help!
COVID-19 has taken 500,000 lives in the U.S. The death rate is decreasing, and new cases are falling, but the threat still looms. But, people are doing their part to follow safety guidelines, and vaccine makers are ramping up production.
Hershey has announced that they are launching low GI, plant-based chocolates as part of their “better-for-you” campaign. They are experimenting with different sweeteners to make chocolate that won’t impact blood sugar.
We’ve all seen the ads for breakfast cereals claiming that they are a heart-healthy breakfast. But a new study has found that refined grains, like those found in cereal, bread and pastry, can increase your risk for heart disease and death.
Research has pinpointed how plants distribute and store sugar in their cells. This knowledge is key to growing fruit, and even sugarcane, that is low in sugar while also being sweet!
When it’s cold out, a warm meal can be just the ticket to cheer you up and change the mood in your kitchen. February 25 is National Clam Chowder Day, and we are excited to celebrate with these four recipes!
Body positivity promotes the idea that every person’s body is beautiful. Body neutrality moves away from that and toward thinking your body is doing its job of letting you live your life. It may be a healthier way to think.
More contagious variants of COVID-19 are on the rise, but new case numbers are dropping. Possibly because of people being more careful. If you are interested in the recent trend of double masking, there are wrong ways and right ways to do it.
Many of us think that we can balance out unhealthy foods with healthy foods and reap the rewards of a healthy diet. Instead of fries, we enjoy our cheeseburger with a salad. But, new research shows it might not be as straightforward as we think.
