Probiotics Get All the Buzz, but This Unsung Hero May Be More Effective for Gut Health By KATHERINE CHANG While many factors can make the difference between a happy gut and one that gives you major digestive drama, probiotics have gotten all the glitz and glory for boosting gut health. But there’s an unsung hero of balancing the gut microbiome that counts benefits such…
How Healthy Is Popcorn? The snack can offer different nutrients like fiber and antioxidants. By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD Though it’s usually considered a movie theater snack staple, popcorn is also seen as a good-for-you snack choice. But is popcorn actually healthy? The short answer is that it can be. Popcorn does have some potential health benefits like providing you with some vitamins and…
Fit It In: Mini Workouts Are a Great Option When You’re Crunched for Time Accumulated exercise over the course of the day is as effective as one continuous session. Don’t take our word for it — trust the science. By Sara Lindberg If you’re looking for a way to fit exercise into your day but struggle to find a 30–45-minute block…
4 Ways to Make Grilling Healthier This Summer BY JAMIE DUCHARME Cookouts are a summer staple. And while they do provide some health perks—fresh air, home cooking and time with friends and family—they can also come with risks. Follow these guidelines to make your grilled meals better for you. 1. Grill like a pescatarian Cooking most meat at temperatures above 300°F…
Why Are Women So Stressed? The pressure’s on. How can you relieve it? By Marijke Vroomen Durning, R.N Mary Young, a certified mental health first-aid trainer in Georgia, lived life at full speed. She was an active woman who gave her all to her job and volunteer work at her church. Until one day, she couldn’t. “Looking at my Facebook memories, I…
11 Habits That Are Ruining Your Eyes It’s time to change up these bad-for-you behaviors. By AMANDA HAWKINS 1. Staring at your smartphone. Straining to read the tiny text on your cell phone may be the reason your eyes hurt day after day — especially if you’re doing this for hours on end. It could also lead to blurred vision,…
6 Tips for Women to Stay Healthy at College By Womens Health Leaving home for college is a big deal. While students are excited to embrace newfound freedom, it’s also a big transition. For the first time, no supervising adult keeps track of your daily routine. This means many young women realize they are almost solely in charge when it…
How These ‘Simple 7’ Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women By Eileen Bailey Women who follow seven healthy habits might lower their risk of developing dementia, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting this week. In their study, researchers followed 13,720 women for 20 years to analyze their risk of developing dementia. They examined Medicare claims…
Gardening has taken off. Here’s why the popular activity can replace your gym workout By Melanie Radzicki McManus A lot of people find it difficult to embrace the idea of regular exercise, even though they know it’s good for their physical and mental health. Yet committing to a workout routine doesn’t necessarily entail going to the gym or running around your…
Top 8 Healthy Sleep Habits Follow this sleep hygiene checklist for a better night’s sleep By Lisa A. Beach Do you toss and turn all night? Do you wake up before dawn and can’t fall back to sleep? Do you have trouble drifting off? As women age and experience different phases of life, hormonal changes can disrupt both sleep quantity…
