Data from a small CDC report showed that the people who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to have eaten at a restaurant within the two weeks before being tested than people who were negative.
Your heart needs you to go to your regular appointments and reach out for help in an emergency. Hospitals and doctors are taking every precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19.
When everything around us is chaotic, it’s nice to have one thing that is simple and relaxing! Today, we are looking at four chicken recipes that use only one pot, take less than a half-hour and have less than ten grams of carbs.
In a small study, hospitalized COVID-19 patients were given vitamin D or just given standard care. The patients who received the vitamin had better outcomes than the other group. Only one of the patients taking the vitamin had to go into the intensive care unit.
September is Healthy Aging Month! It’s about celebrating and embracing the positive aspects of aging, while also making plans for getting older. Here are some great ideas fr how to celebrate!
Oxford Univ. has had to pause their vaccine trial this week. It has been put on hold as one person out of more than 8,000 fell ill. Researchers have paused their work to study whether the person's illness is linked to the vaccine.
As San Diegans, we’re used to seeing iced hibiscus tea in every Mexican restaurant. If you don’t live here, you can buy hibiscus tea in stores. And, with its health properties and great impact on blood sugar levels, you should try it!
Screen time can throw off your sleep patterns, which is essential for heart health. And it has been linked to high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Here are some of the best ways to cut down on screen time if you find yourself staring at your phone.
The Brussels sprout season is only just beginning, so try them now and enjoy them this fall and winter!
While they are high in carbs, sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. They are high in fiber and can help lower the “bad” LDL cholesterol. But, skip the marshmallows!
When areas issued stay-at-home orders, there were lots of articles about parties. For people with conditions that put them at high risk for COVID-19, that was scary. But heartening data from the CDC says communities pulled together and stayed home!
Steroids can save people who are critically ill with COVID-19. New studies confirm findings from June, and doctors are pleased with the results they are seeing. The drugs are cheap, widely available and can help incredibly sick people!
New research says people who nap for longer than an hour and sleep more than six hours a night have a 34 percent higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than people who don’t nap.
A tablespoon of cornstarch has seven grams of carbs, but it’s a key ingredient in many sauces and stews for its thickening qualities. Today, we’re looking at the best substitution options, their properties and their nutritional values.
Mangos bring a delicious tropical flavor to a sweet or savory dish that we love. And, high in fiber, they can help blood sugar levels! Here are four mango recipes, from starter to dessert, that let you enjoy the fruit without too many carbs!
Many people who are overweight or obese are looking for extra motivation to lose weight. Researchers have found that obesity doubles your risk of becoming hospitalized when you have COVID-19 and increases your risk of dying by almost 50 percent.
We eat tomatoes so often we don’t even think about their health benefits. But, they are rich in an antioxidant that offers protection from cancer, lowers heart disease risks and helps cholesterol!
We have entered hurricane season in the East and fire season in the West. It's important to recheck your emergency supplies from last year. During a pandemic, there are some other items you should add, just in case.
A review of the findings from 14 different studies has shown that honey may be better than medications for treating colds. Honey shortened the duration of symptoms by two days and lowered cough severity and frequency more than most treatments.
The FDA and President Trump announced emergency authorization to use convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19. Now, the FDA's commissioner is apologizing for overstating plasma's benefits. It is going ahead by may not be the miracle some expect.
