Hypertension and cancer: 9 things to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is the scientific term for high blood pressure — that is, when the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels is consistently too high. Hypertension is one of the most common chronic health conditions affecting adults. It’s even more common than diabetes or high cholesterol. Almost half of all American adults have it.
But can having high blood pressure affect your cancer treatment? Is there any connection between...
Methylene blue: Should you take it?
Methylene blue is a salt and dye that has been used in medicine for over 100 years. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant...
Exercise snacks: How to sneak more exercise into your day
Squeezing a full workout into your busy day can be tough. Warming up, exercising and cooling down all take time. So do the commute to the...
How to talk to your children about vaping
About 1.63 million American children under age 18 — roughly 6% of our youth population — reported vaping in 2024. That figure represents a significant drop since 2019, when almost 30% of young people in the U.S. reported using e-cigarettes.
But 1.63 million children vaping is still far too many. The nicotine in these products can disrupt their brain development, negatively impact their learning ability, and amplify their feelings...
Clinical dietitian: 3 ways to reduce your sugar intake and still enjoy sweets
There’s no evidence linking sugar directly to cancer. But eating too much sugar can still lead to weight gain, which increases your risk of...
Soursop: Does this tropical fruit have health benefits?
Soursop goes by several names — including graviola or guanabana — but has one very distinct look. Picture a spiky green football, and you’...
Does your body have a set point weight, and can you change it?
If you’ve tried to lose weight, you know that often the hardest part is keeping the pounds off long term.
It’s a huge challenge – one...
How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex...
Heavy metals in chocolate: 5 questions, answered
A lot of people crave sugar, and chocolate is usually pretty high on the list of preferred sweets....
Hydrogen water: Does it have health benefits?
If you think back to science class, you may remember that water’s molecular formula is H20: 2 hydrogen atoms and one oxygen...