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…
The Secret To Being A Power Woman: Wake Up Early By Jenna Goudreau Michelle Gass, a president and recognized innovator at Starbucks, wakes up every morning at exactly 4:30 and goes running. When she travels, she brings her running shoes. She’s started her day like this throughout her 15-year tenure at the coffeemaker, rising from a team of just three to…
Signs You’re Getting Fitter—Even If the Scale Hasn’t Budged There are many signs you’re becoming more fit. Weight loss is not necessarily one of them. By Jacqueline Andriakos Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD You’ve been doing everything you believe is right to become fitter: loading up on greens, lifting weights, taking walks. But whenever you step on the scale, the…
21 Foods for a Healthy Heart To slash your risk of heart disease, up your intake of these nutrient-rich and high-fiber foods, as well as healthful fats. By Amanda Gardner Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Heart disease was the No. 1 cause of death in the United States in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But researchers…
Everything Shower: Why This Self-Care Routine Is Taking Over TikTok By Victoria Stokes Fact checked by Sheeka Sanahori If you’ve ever stepped into the shower at the end of a stressful day and instantly felt a little calmer, then you might be interested in a new trend: The “Everything Shower.” An “Everything Shower” isn’t simply about washing. It includes a…
A Good Night’s Sleep Can Help You Maintain Diet, Exercise Goals By David Rossiaky Fact checked by Michael Crescione When you think about healthy sleep, the first organization that comes to mind may not be the American Heart Association. After all, what does sleep have to do with your heart? Well, a lot, as it turns out. So much so that last year…
All About Food Allergies in Babies and Children Food allergies affect around 8% of children in America. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and whether you can prevent food allergies when starting solids. By Kaitlin Bell It’s estimated that food allergies affect up to 8% of children in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s about one out of…
How to Start Working Out When You Haven’t In a While (Or Ever) Find an exercise routine that’s right for you—and actually stick with it. By Mallory Creveling, ACE-CPT Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, MS In addition to eating healthy, getting physically active is a great start to living a healthy lifestyle. But beginning a regular exercise routine can seem unnerving—so much so…
Seasonal Sleeping: Why We Need More Rest in the Winter By Tony Hicks Fact checked by Maria Gifford Human beings are creatures of the sun. In more ways than one. A study published today in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports that humans experience longer REM sleep in winter than summer – even in artificially lit urban areas – and less deep sleep in autumn. Researchers from…
Do You Burn More Calories in the Cold? Heading out in the cold may actually be one of the best ways to boost your workout results. By Alyssa Shaffer Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, MS If cool weather is your cue to hunker down in the gym, it may be time to rethink that strategy. Some evidence suggests that you may burn…