If you’re wondering how to find joy again in things you used to love, the trick might be to experience them in new ways. Though that might sound challenging, new research suggests that it’s a lot easier to do than you think. And if it makes you smile, it’s definitely worth your time. For instance,…

We tend to shy away from green vegetables when we’re younger, but as adults, we know eating plenty of them is important for staying healthy as we age. But if you feel like you’re in a veggie rut (how much kale can one eat?), consider grabbing a bag or two of watercress while perusing the…

No matter how exhausted we might be after a long day, so many of us still end up spending our nights tossing and turning. But apparently, we might just need to try noshing on the right bedtime snack. It turns out that despite their small size, chickpeas are chock full of nutrients that can help…

Whether it’s because your doctor orders a routine test to screen for thyroid problems or you’ve been experiencing fatigue, fog, weight gain, and other symptoms of a thyroid disorder, there are nuances to thyroid testing that you’ll want to know about. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there about the tests — it’s important to…

Debilitating foot pain can leave you feeling angry, frustrated, and like you’re missing out on life. Luckily, there’s an at-home fix that can change everything. “Plantar fasciitis occurs from three main factors: weakness in the foot muscles, tightness in the calf muscles, and spending extended periods of time on your feet,” explains Ricardo Colberg, MD,…

While we’re doing all we can to avoid Covid-19, it’s normal to worry about how we’d care for ourselves if we became infected. That’s why advice from doctors who’ve gotten sick and recovered is invaluable. Here are their top that helped them recover from Covid faster. Steam in the a.m. A hot soak first thing…

It’s not just you! A national survey proves that by age 50, as many at 69 percent of us regularly deal with bladder leaks, a problem doctors now say can be remedied far more easily than once was thought. Eat soybeans. Snacking on 1/2 cup of soybeans (such as edamame or roasted soybeans) daily could…

There’s no question that any urinary tract infection (UTI) is annoying on its own, but it can be even worse when it’s part of a recurrent UTI. According to the Office on Women’s Health, a recurrent UTI is defined as two UTIs within a period of six months or three UTIs in a year. Considering…

Ever turned up to a social gathering and realized you didn’t actually want to be there? Does the word “networking” and being faced with a large group of strangers bring out your insecurities? According to Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking ($11.94, Amazon), “The secret…

Narrowing down the best diets for 2021 is no easy task, but a team of experts compiled by US News & World Report have done just that with their newly released list. The website explains that they spent months pouring over research and consulting health professionals with specialties in nutrition, food psychology, diabetes, heart disease,…