Research-based articles on weight management, joint health, gut health, and natural wellness to help you make informed health decisions.
When your sinuses are clogged and your head feels like it is full of cotton, food is probably the last thing on your mind. But what you eat can actually help you feel better or make things worse. The short answer is that hot liquids, spicy foods, and anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and turmeric can … Read more
Early in the pandemic, headlines claimed your blood type might determine your COVID-19 risk. The short answer is that blood type does appear to play a small role in COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, but it is far less important than factors like age, vaccination status, and underlying health conditions. Research has found that people with … Read more
An echocardiogram is a medical test that uses sound waves to create live moving images of your heart. It is essentially an ultrasound for your heart, letting doctors see its structure, how well it pumps blood, and whether the valves are working correctly. This test is painless, has no radiation, and gives your doctor a … Read more
If you have noticed small, rough bumps on your arms, thighs, or cheeks that look like goosebumps that never go away, you likely have a very common skin condition. These bumps are not pimples, and they are not caused by poor hygiene or dry skin alone. The medical name for this condition is keratosis pilaris, … Read more
If you have high blood pressure, what you eat matters more than most people realize. The direct answer is that foods high in sodium, added sugars, unhealthy fats, and alcohol are the main ones to avoid. The biggest culprit by far is sodium, which the American Heart Association says should be limited to less than … Read more
Your blood glucose levels should typically stay between 70 and 99 mg/dL when you have not eaten for at least eight hours. After meals, they should stay below 140 mg/dL. These numbers come from the American Diabetes Association and are the standard targets for most healthy adults. If your levels are higher than these ranges, … Read more
Itchy skin is one of those problems that seems simple until you are scratching at 2 AM. The short answer is that what works depends entirely on what is causing the itch. For most common cases of dry skin itch, a good moisturizer with ceramides or colloidal oatmeal is the best first step. For allergic … Read more
Zone 1 cardio is the lowest intensity level of heart rate training. You are working at 50% to 60% of your maximum heart rate. This is the pace where you can hold a full conversation without gasping for air. The main benefit is building your aerobic base without stressing your joints or nervous system. You … Read more
Seeing blood from the nose and mouth at the time of a sudden death is deeply alarming. In nearly all cases, this combination points to a catastrophic medical event happening inside the body. The blood is not the cause of death itself. It is a visible sign of a massive internal failure, most often in … Read more
A single large egg yolk contains about 185 milligrams of cholesterol. That is more than half the old daily limit of 300 mg. But research over the last 20 years has changed what doctors think about that number. The cholesterol in egg yolks does not raise blood cholesterol the way saturated fat does. For most … Read more