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Lifestyle
February 13, 2020
Optimism Can Help You Recover from Stroke

New research has found that optimists are not only less likely to have a stroke, but they are also more likely to recover after having a stroke. And, their outlook helps them in several ways.

Diet
February 12, 2020
Sugar Increases Bowel Disease Risk

Having even more reasons not to eat sugar can help to make it less attractive and resolve our efforts to avoid it. New research shows that sugar can harm the bowel, this knowledge may help us shun sweet stuff.

Recipes
February 11, 2020
Four Great Cheese and Broccoli Recipes That Aren’t Soup!

Even if you aren’t a huge fan of broccoli, hopefully, one of these four recipes will spark your fancy and become a favorite dish in your kitchen. Maybe the cheese will make you enamored with it!

Diet
February 10, 2020
Millet Becoming a Popular Grain

You have seen millet in birdseed mixes. However, for much of the world, it is a staple. It's growing in popularity in the U.S. and it has a lot of potential health benefits.

Diet
February 10, 2020
Canned Veggies Are Good for You

During the winter, we sometimes get bored with the limited in-season foods in the produce aisle. Canned produce is frequently misrepresented as being not as good. However, they have the same nutrients — fresh, canned or frozen.

Diet
February 7, 2020
Healthier White Bread Is Possible

We have a hard time resisting white bread. And while whole grain bread can be a great source of complex, heart-healthy carbs, white bread isn’t. Now, scientists have found a way to double its fiber content!

Exercise
February 7, 2020
Resting Heart Rate Can Be Altered with Exercise

One of the things we love most about getting outside is its heart health benefits. New research shows that our resting heart rate is even more indicative of health than we thought.

Exercise
February 6, 2020
Does Gatorade Impact Heart Health?

There are several reasons people may be turning away from Gatorade and drinks like it. While we usually focus on the sugar content when talking about the drinks, now we’re looking at what they do to heart health.

Lifestyle
February 5, 2020
Relax About Coronavirus; Focus on the Flu

With the panic about the coronavirus, the U.S. has its first mandatory quarantine since the ‘60s. But, you have a much higher risk of getting the flu than you do of even coming in contact with the coronavirus.

Recipes
February 4, 2020
Five Orange Recipes for Dinner and Dessert

While we can’t will away this blustery, cold weather, we can at least have a taste of summer. Tonight, for dinner, we’re thinking of orange recipes for the main course and dessert.

Diet
February 3, 2020
Yogurt May Help Heart

Dairy is, according to recent studies, good for your heart health. We are taking a look at yogurt and how it may aid your heart and health. Which ones are best?

Diet
February 3, 2020
Bad Diet Kills More People Than Smoking

Very few Americans eat the correct amount of fruits and vegetables daily. A new study found that a poor diet was the leading cause of preventable deaths globally. It killed more people than smoking.

Exercise
January 31, 2020
How to Exercise While Staying Inside

The weather is frightful for much of the country, and many folks don’t want to go out in the cold, with snow and ice. There are still ways to exercise inside your home that won’t cost you money!

Diet
January 31, 2020
Green Peas Are Heart-Health Powerhouses

Often, green peas are dismissed as being starches rather than vegetables. This ignores the many benefits of the vegetable, which is in season and can support your heart health this winter.

Diet
January 30, 2020
Are You Up to the Heart Health Challenge?

Sometimes we start healthy routines with the best of intentions, but sticking to it can be hard. February is Heart Health Month. In preparation, Mayo Health Clinic has created a virtual challenge called the “Passport to Heart Health.”

Diet
January 29, 2020
New Candy Cereals Hit Market

There is a long history of cereal brands making alliances with pop culture. We all know the dangers of added sugar and empty carbs. But, new candy-flavored breakfast cereals are hitting the store this month, and some folks are excited.

Recipes
January 28, 2020
Five Tasty Bell Pepper Recipes

Peppers are one of the best sources of vitamin C and can aid your immune system during the winter. We often default to enjoying them with healthy dips or as stuffed peppers. Here are some new recipes for you to enjoy in your kitchen!

Diet
January 27, 2020
Meat Study Had Drawbacks

It’s National Meat Week. Recently meat lovers were given reason to cheer when a study said the amount of red and processed meat in the average diet was perfectly healthy. Now, there are some new doubts about the claim.

Lifestyle
January 27, 2020
Giving Up Drinking, Even in Moderation, May Aid Health

One in five Americans takes part in Dry January—a pledge to go booze-free after the excesses of the holidays. Giving up alcohol can aid weight loss, take stress off your liver, help your heart and aid cognition and memory.

Lifestyle
January 24, 2020
How Your Dog Helps Cholesterol

The top benefits of owning a dog, according to their owners, are companionship and affection. Study after study has confirmed what many of us already suspected, not only do our dogs make our days feel brighter: they help health.

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