Rethinking your relationship with alcohol? Benefits and how to try being sober curious
You don’t have to give up alcohol completely to take a closer look at how it fits into your life. That idea is at the heart of the “sober curious” movement, which encourages people to drink less — or not at all — and pay attention to how they feel.
Whether you’re thinking about cutting back for your health, sleep or overall well-being, being sober curious can be a low-pressure way to rethink your relationship with alcohol....
Is peanut butter good for you? A dietitian answers
Not all foods fit neatly into one category or another. Whole grains, for instance, don’t just contain carbohydrates. They have a little protein...
Dandelion root: Benefits, side effects and how to try it
You may have heard that dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) offer nutritional benefits. It’s true that this common plant — often considered...
Are itchy breasts ever a symptom of cancer?
The skin on your breasts may itch for many different reasons. It could be because you’re allergic to a new laundry detergent. Or your skin might just be really dry and need some lotion.
But can itchy breasts ever be a sign of breast cancer? Here’s what you need to know.
Why is one of my breasts so itchy?The good news is that most itchy breast skin has nothing to do with cancer. Here are some of the most common reasons you...
How to detect colon cancer without a colonoscopy
Current screening guidelines suggest that people at average risk for colorectal cancer should get their first colonoscopy at age 45. But concerns...
Smoking hookah: Health risks and side effects
You probably know that smoking cigarettes poses many health risks like cancer, heart disease and lung disease — in addition to being addictive...
Chia seeds 101: What are they, and how can they improve your health?
In the 1980s and ‘90s, chia was all the rage — not as a dietary staple but as terra cotta figurines that could sprout into lush sculptures...
Thyroid nodules: 8 questions, answered
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your lower neck that produces hormones which control your metabolism, heart rate and body temperature...
What wearable tech can tell you about your health
We used to rely on pedometers and simple activity trackers to count our steps and estimate the calories we burned through exercise. But now...
What is the glycemic index?
You probably know that eating a nutritious, balanced diet is important for your overall health. But when it comes to carbohydrates, not all...