Here’s Why You Should Eat Fruit Even Though It Contains Sugar
Fruit is an essential part of a healthy diet. Here’s why, plus learn what a registered dietitian thinks. Lauren Wicks Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Sugar can often feel like a bad ex-boyfriend we can’t seem to stay away from no matter how hard we try. We know we need to eat less […]
Watching Your Weight
Why do you need to watch your weight? According to the CDC, more than 7 in 10 U.S. adults older than age 20 are either overweight or obese. Why is excess weight a concern? It may cause new health problems or worsen ones you already have. Staying at a healthy weight is extra important if […]
The 4 most important types of exercise
February 2, 2022 Strengthening, stretching, balance, and aerobic exercises will keep you active, mobile, and feeling great. Exercise is key to good health. But we tend to limit ourselves to one or two types of activity. “People do what they enjoy, or what feels the most effective, so some aspects of exercise and fitness are […]
The Diabetes Diet
Healthy eating can help you prevent, control, and even reverse diabetes. And with these tips, you can still enjoy your food without feeling hungry or deprived. What’s the best diet for diabetes? Whether you’re trying to prevent or control diabetes, your nutritional needs are virtually the same as everyone else, so no special foods are […]
Dietary Supplements: Make Sure You Get the Benefits
Our bodies depend on a steady supply of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients for good health throughout our lives. Yet it can be challenging to get all the essential nutrients we need from food alone. While dietary supplements cannot take the place of healthy eating habits, they can provide adequate amounts of essential nutrients when used […]
The difference between urgent and emergency care
JAN 18, 2017 When you’re sick or injured, it helps to understand the different levels of care and when they’re needed. For example, there are urgent situations that aren’t emergencies, such as a minor sprain or a sinus infection. Then there are situations where you should go straight to an emergency room as soon as […]
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly. Considerations Almost everyone has pain in the abdomen at some point. Most of the time, it is not serious. How bad your pain is does not always reflect the seriousness of […]
The risk of concussion lurks at the Super Bowl – and in all other sports
Steven P. Broglio, University of Michigan An estimated 90 million to 100 million Americans will tune in to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday. Unlikely to be mentioned during the festivities is this sobering but significant side note: Athletes participating in collision sports are among those at highest risk for concussion. That risk is not […]
Medicines to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke: Questions for the doctor
Statins are medicines that reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke by helping to lower cholesterol (“koh-LEHS-tuh-rahl”) levels in the blood. Experts recommend that you take a statin if all 3 of these statements are true: You are age 40 to 75. You have high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or you smoke. Your […]
Get Tested for Colorectal Cancer
The Basics If you are age 50 to 75, get tested regularly for colorectal cancer. A special test (called a screening test) can help prevent colorectal cancer or find it early, when it may be easier to treat. You may need to get tested before age 50 if colorectal cancer runs in your family. Talk with your […]