What Can You Do to Make a Difference During American Heart Month? By James Roland Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC American Heart Month is an annual recognition of the importance of fighting heart disease and being proactive about taking steps to bolster your heart health. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference. February is a month marked…
Hailey Bieber reveals mental health struggle after mini-stroke: What to know about PTSD By Katie Kindelan Nearly one year after suffering a mini-stroke, Hailey Bieber is opening up about the mental health struggles she said she faced after the health scare. The 26-year-old supermodel revealed on the podcast “The Run-Through with Vogue” that she has suffered from anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, after experiencing stroke-like…
How to Go Back to Sleep After Waking up With Anxiety Learn tips to destress and go back to sleep. By Mark Gurarie and Julia Hong Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Waking up with anxiety in the middle of the night can disrupt your sleep. When you’re lying awake with anxiety, you may have trouble drifting back to sleep. Anxiety and sleep are…
How to Manage the Post-Holiday Blues—And When to Seek Help Feelings of sadness or disappointment after the holidays aren’t uncommon—but pay attention to how long those feelings last. By Alyssa Hui Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts The holiday season—from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day—can be a joyful and relaxing time for many people, but once the festivities wind down, sadness…
Why Nature Sounds Are Great for Relaxation A walk in the woods—or even a sound machine that plays recordings from nature—can affect heart rate and alter connections in the brain, researchers said. By Amanda MacMillan Medically reviewed by Kimberly Brown, MD Do you know that feeling of clear-headed calm that washes over you when you listen to the water babbling down a stream or leaves…
Is It RSV or a Cold? An Age-By-Age Symptom Guide Experts break down the most common RSV symptoms in kids, toddlers, babies, and even adults so you can keep your family safe. By Christin Perry Not only does respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) tend to peak during cold and flu season, this respiratory virus also mimics a cold when it comes to symptoms. But…
This Teeth-Whitening Hack Has Millions of Views On TikTok, But Is It Legit? Here’s what experts want you to know before giving the DIY hack a try. By Morgan Hines There are plenty of over-the-counter teeth-whitening products available to purchase at your local pharmacy or treatments you can seek out from your dentist. But many TikTok users are flocking to one user’s…
8 High-Protein Cereals That’ll Remind You of Your Childhood Favorites Find out how high-protein cereal compares to traditional varieties, then browse the best options on the market. By Kirsten Nunez There are few things more nostalgic than a bowl of cereal. For many folks, the dish sparks thoughts of cartoon mascots, ’90s commercials, and rushing to school in the a.m. (Ah,…
17 Healthy Ways to Lose Weight, According to Science Maintaining your weight ≠ dieting. By Jessica Migala and Corinne Sullivan Despite what the weight-loss industry would have you believe, there are no quick fixes in life. A few weeks of deprivation won’t help you achieve your body goals — and if your primary concern is how to get skinny or lose weight as quickly as…
Teens need more sleep—and using bright light therapy could help Adolescents need 8 to 10 hours of shut-eye for optimal physical health, emotional wellbeing, and strong academic performance. By Kristen Fischer If your teen doesn’t seem to be getting enough sleep, they’re not alone. Teens and sleep don’t exactly mix. Their biology actually changes during puberty, which can shift sleep patterns.…
