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…
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,…
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…
5 Age-Old Health Remedies That Actually Work Will you get sick if you go out without a jacket? Does eating chicken soup really help? Experts share the generational advice worth following. By Jillian Wilson Many families have at-home health remedies they’ve sworn by for generations. In fact, for many people, these beliefs almost feel backed by science, even when they aren’t. (No,…
By Jessie Tu The largest local health-tech funding round this year has been taken out by Manuri Gunawardena’s Aussie health-tech platform startup HealthMatch. Gunawardena, the CEO and founder of the Sydney-based startup, raised $18 million in funding from investors including capital market company Square Peg Capital, Venture capital Tempus Partners and Singapore-based January Capital. The family office of Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull…
