If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t get enough fiber in your diet. Only 7% of Americans eat enough fiber. “Fiber deficiency is truly epidemic,” says Michael Greger, MD, director of nutritionfacts.org and author of the forthcoming book. How not to grow old. Fiber is the part of plant foods that your body cannot …
It’s become as much of a Thanksgiving staple as squash and carrots, but your favorite green bean casserole isn’t as healthy as many others. But before you tear up your menu, consider the advice of Melissa Kinney, RDN, director of clinical nutrition at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. At special meals like Thanksgiving, he says, all …
Chia seedsA nutritional powerhouse packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and various essential minerals, it offers countless health benefits. These tiny seeds are versatile and can be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways, allowing you to reap their maximum benefits. Chia seed pudding Making a delicious chia seed pudding is a popular …
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A team of designers and industrial architects and a psychologist at the University of Campania in Italy have tested some of the ways that the surrounding environment can affect the taste of food or drink. The group presented at the 24th International Congress of Acoustics, a conference outlining their preliminary results …
Nausea (i.e. feeling sick to your stomach) is one of the worst feelings. Not only does this usually mean you’re about to vomit, but it can also be accompanied by dizziness and dizziness. There are many reasons why you might feel nauseous, from pregnancy or traveling to stomach flu or motion sickness. Fortunately, there are …
Home Health High Functional Anxiety: 7 Subtle Signs You May Be Struggling and Ways to Cope Like most mental health conditions, anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways, including high-functioning anxiety. Dealing with this condition can be difficult, and in this article we’ll explore what high-functioning anxiety is, its signs, and much more. High-functioning …
Ways to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs Eighty percent of adults think the cost of prescription drugs is unreasonable, according to a KFF poll. This is why people don’t take their medications as prescribed. MILWAUKEE – Life with rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating. Nancy Koch, of Wauwatosa, lives with the disease every day. “It affects the …
Some days you may feel like you can’t afford your own health, especially when it comes to the cost of prescription medications. When you stop by the pharmacy to pick up your medications, you probably pull out your insurance card first. But a new study has found that may not be the best way to …
Why Dr. Hamid confirms that my female patients anecdotally report fluctuations in cravings depending on where they are in their cycle, with a tendency to consume sweet foods like chocolate in the days leading up to their period. In addition to new findings about insulin and the brain, there are several biological mechanisms that may …
The University of Southern California and the University of Arizona conducted studies that investigated the correlation between sitting 10 hours a day and an increased risk of dementia in adults ages 60 and older, according to the Deseret News. Even people who exercise daily are at greater risk of dementia if they sit for most …