Can our head have a direct impact on our heart? When it comes to overall health, evidence is increasingly pointing to a link. Taking care of our emotional well-being is important on its own, but prioritizing good mental health can also be good for heart health. Research shows possible ...
Getting a doctor's appointment for an urgent issue like the flu or COVID may not be a problem these days, but anyone trying to become established as a new patient with a family doctor may be in for a long wait. The United States is facing a shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs), which ...
About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number - considered "bad" cholesterol - can contribute to fatty ...
We know chicken soup tastes good, but this winter go-to has also been a popular home remedy for the common cold and flu since at least the 12th century, when Jewish scholars touted its effectiveness. With colds, flu, COVID-19 and RSV all in full force this winter season, can chicken soup really ...
You may have heard the phrase “random act of kindness” describing something someone does out of the goodness of their heart – maybe holding the door for a stranger, bringing a coworker a cup of coffee or offering to help a friend move without being asked. Such spontaneous and unexpected ...
Many of us are welcoming a new year with resolutions to eat better, exercise more and lose some weight. While better health, diet and exercise goals are always a positive step, there is a chance we could be sabotaging by aiming way too high and starting way too fast. Dietitians warn that ...
