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How to protect your mental and physical health this holiday season

Face coverings, social distancing and restructured holidays. As the pandemic continues to unravel, many of us have finally adjusted to our new normal. But with winter...

Diet, exercise and a push in the right direction can reduce heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that eating right and exercising are key to staving off the risk of heart disease, which includes heart...

How much weight loss do you need to have a healthy heart

In a recent study at Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy...

Eating dried fruit linked to better diet quality and health

Don't be afraid to toss a handful of raisins or dried apples in your Thanksgiving stuffing this year. In a new study, researchers found that...

Proper nutrition could boost your immune system

The holiday season is here, but unfortunately, so is the second wave of COVID-19 cases. As the days get cooler and wetter and the flu...

This hormone may switch off hunger, tackle obesity

In a new study, researchers found that a hormone that can suppress food intake and increase the feeling of fullness has shown similar results...

This stuff in cocoa could improve your cognitive function, study shows

In a new study, researchers found the brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests...

Green Mediterranean (‘green Med’) diet may be even better for your health

In a new study, researchers found that a green Mediterranean ('green Med') diet, containing even more plant matter and very little red meat or...

This number is a more powerful predictor for diabetes than genetics

In 2019, approximately 463 million people worldwide had diabetes, of which the vast majority (around 90%) was type 2 diabetes. Diabetes doubles the risk of...

How to have a safe holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic

With the holidays fast approaching, many people are wondering if it is possible to safely celebrate during a pandemic. Should you visit relatives or have...