Common wisdom is that getting a mammogram is a right of passage for women over 40. After all, the American Cancer Society currently recommends that women who have an average risk of breast cancer get screened yearly starting at age 45. At the absolute earliest, women typically get the choice of starting their screenings at…

Finding ways to reduce your stroke risk is incredibly important for building a healthy future. The gold-standard strategy previously thought to prevent a stroke, however, may not be that effective. Thankfully, new studies suggest simple tweaks that may help. It’s all about making those healthy swaps! Skip the aspirin and make small lifestyle changes. You’ve…

Grapes are one of my favorite fruits to snack on. I pick out the perfect bite and revel in the pop of juicy taste and, sometimes, crunchy texture. I figured the fruit had some general health benefits (all fruits have to, right?) but never looked much into it. That’s why I was pleased to read…

Intermittent fasting has been all the rage for a few years. While it’s mostly seen as an effective and simple way to lose weight, new benefits have started popping up as scientists continue to study the effects of fasting. Turns out, the practice can help heal your gut. And if you have high blood pressure,…

For those days when nothing seems to calm your anxieties, pressure points for stress relief may soothe your symptoms. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of acupressure, you’re not alone. The practice, which some liken to acupuncture without the needles, has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine. It will take time to learn all…

If the fall season makes you think of nuts, that’s a good thing! Nuts and seeds are health food staples because they’re so densely packed with nutrients. From pecan granola to pumpkin seed bread, these little crunches of protein are the perfect addition to any dish. To take it a step further, a fatty acid in nuts, seeds, and plant oils may reduce your risk…

It’s estimated that about 40 million American adults are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, with the number also growing in teens and children. Whether or not you’re one of them or you often feel like you struggle to manage your stress, a new study suggests that there could be an unsuspected culprit behind your agitated…

It’s impossible to pinpoint the reasons that some people develop cancer. Sometimes, the disease is caused by genetics or lifestyle. Other times, it seems to happen out of the blue. But although we ultimately can’t control whether or not we get cancer, we can stack the odds in our favor by eating healthy foods and…

You’ve heard that taking a baby aspirin every day curbs the risk of stroke, but the latest research contradicts that advice. According to a new study by the US Preventive Services Task Force, starting a new regimen of low-dose aspirin is associated with an increased risk of internal bleeding. For that reason, they no longer…

Almost a year into the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans have adjusted to wearing a mask whenever they leave their homes to go out in the world. Now, however, experts and the public alike are starting to wonder if one mask is enough to protect against Covid. Why Do People Want to Wear Two Face Masks?…