What Are They? Your immune system fights off harmful germs and other things that shouldn’t be in your body. Sometimes, though, something goes wrong and it attacks healthy tissue like it’s a threat. That can lead to inflammation and damage to joints, nerves, muscles, skin, and other parts of your body. Why Do They[…]
Circulation Is Key Blood is like your body’s superhighway. It carries nutrients and oxygen to everything from your heart and brain to your muscles and skin. A healthy diet is one way to optimize your circulation, or blood flow. Combined with exercise, hydration, weight management, and not smoking, some foods can help improve circulation. Next time[…]
Oatmeal Food with lots of fiber can help your liver work at its best. Want one that’s a great way to start your day? Try oatmeal. Research shows it can help you shed some extra pounds and belly fat, which is a good way to keep away liver disease. Stay Away From Fatty Foods French fries[…]
What’s Making You Sniffle and Sneeze? You’re sneezing and sniffling, and you feel crummy. Allergies may be your first thought, especially if you have a history of them. An allergy is when your immune system reacts to something harmless, like pollen or pet dander, as if it were a threat. Your body releases chemicals called[…]
A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries. Learn what you can do to maintain your and your family’s health. Path to improved health Eat healthy What you eat is[…]
You know you’re supposed to log eight-ish hours of shut-eye each night. But if it’s taking you forever just to doze off, that could be cutting into your sleep time and taking a toll on your health. On the other hand, conking out ASAP also isn’t great. It’s actually normal to need a little bit of[…]
Bake Your Catch How you cook your fish makes a big difference to your heart. Bake it or grill it instead of frying to cut down on artery-clogging saturated fat. Bake delicate cod, spiced tilapia, or lemony grouper. Throw a firm fish on the grill: snapper, sea bass, or halibut. Compared with fried fish, you’ll[…]
You’re going to have some stress in your life — we all do, and it’s normal. One of the best things you can do for your health is manage that stress, even when you can’t control the source of it. Some stress can be good. It can be a challenge that keeps us alert, motivated,[…]
Stress is any change in the environment that requires your body to react and adjust in response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Stress is a normal part of life. Many events that happen to you and around you — and many things that you do yourself — put stress[…]
Broccoli Serving: 1 cup chopped, raw or cooked Carbs: 6 grams You don’t have to boil it into a mushy mess. Try roasting it with a bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You’ll keep coming back for this nutty-flavored treat. Carrots Serving: 1 cup, raw Carbs: 12 grams If[…]