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3 min readKidney disease, which affects one in seven Americans, is more than twice as common as coronary heart disease, which affects one in 20 American adults. And yet, kidney disease is very easy to miss. That’s why we asked doctors for the subtle kidney disease symptoms you should watch for, especially if you have an increased risk of developing the condition.“Symptoms of kidney damage are typically very subtle, and by the time you notice them, there is usually already serious harm done,” said Jeremy Allen, D.O., a family medicine physician with Brookwood Baptist Health Primary Care in Pelham, AL.…

7 min readEarlier this year, I suffered the absolute indignity of throwing my back out. I wasn’t even moving heavy furniture or contorting my body into some crazy position when it happened. Instead, one tiny spasm while shampooing my hair was enough to pinch a nerve in my lower back and bring me to my literal knees, crying out for an airlift evac from my horrified wife. After nearly 72 hours completely horizontal, a quick trip to the chiropractor revealed the culprit: Bad posture.It’s not surprising, given I spend the majority of my day hunched over my computer and the…

5 min readAs a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about food, but signing up for an eating challenge isn’t something most of us do regularly. That said, I’ve tried a few food challenges before, so when my editor suggested trying to eat a sweet potato every day for a week and write about it, I was both intrigued and a little skeptical. My approach to eating has always focused on variety and balance. We constantly preach “eat the rainbow” and encourage rotating your carbohydrate sources. So, committing to one specific root vegetable for seven straight days felt…

It can feel overwhelming to look for a body moisturizer that does it all, so our experts broke it down further for you. “Together, these ingredients provide hydration, defense, and repair, critical functions for maintaining healthy, resilient skin as it matures,” explains Dr. Patel. Your formulas should combine these functions:Hydration. All our experts recommend starting your search by looking for a formula that features humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which help draw water into the skin and boost moisture overall. Skin barrier support. Dr. Patel says this is important to “help restore the skin’s natural protective layer,” which breaks…

2 min readRemember when you were younger and could eat or drink anything with minimal physical consequences? While those days are long behind us, we’re taking steps to maintain a speedy metabolism as we get older. Knowing the number-one sign your metabolism is slowing down can help you be proactive and take the necessary action to sustain your metabolic health.Meet the experts: Courtney Pelitera, M.S., R.D.N., C.N.S.C., a registered dietitian nutritionist at VNutrition; Brooke Bussard, M.D., a lifestyle medicine health coach.“To put it simply, a faster metabolism means that at rest, your body is using more energy (measured in calories)…

5 min readIf you’re looking to reap the many benefits of strength training, especially for women over 50, there are different ways to go about it. Yes, you could lift heavy weights or incorporate high-intensity moves, but you don’t have to. Building your strength workouts around the best low-impact exercises for women over 50 can help you increase muscle mass, maintain metabolism, and support your joints and mobility just as effectively as those more intense moves.“A low-impact strength move minimizes stress on your joints. It avoids sharp, jarring motions that can cause strain,” explains Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer…

4 min readIncorporating strength training into your fitness regimen is important at any age, but it’s especially crucial once you hit 40 and beyond and your muscle mass starts to decline. What’s more, choosing the right moves is one of the keys to building muscle. For women over 40, muscle-toning exercises that target the correct muscle fibers can help you maintain mobility and build strength as you age.As a personal trainer and expert in exercise during menopause, I field a lot of inquiries about building and maintaining muscle tone over 40. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM),…

4 min readIn some cases, heart attacks are just as dramatic as you expect them to be. But just as the signs of heart failure can be chalked up to other, less serious, causes, the symptoms of a “silent heart attack” can seem like a fluke occurrence. In fact, the signs may be so subtle that you have no idea you had a heart attack at all.During a silent heart attack, damage occurs to the heart without causing the classic heart attack symptoms that would prompt a trip to the emergency room, explained Robert Greenfield, M.D., a cardiologist. “Often, we…

4 min read· So-called fart salad is the latest wave of the fibermaxxing trend.· The salad uses a special “secret” ingredient.· Dietitians suggest making a few tweaks for maximum health benefits.Despite it being a taboo topic, research shows that the average person farts about 32 times a day. Unfortunately, when you’re focused on ramping up the amount of fiber in your diet, an increase in gas tends to come with it.That’s led to a rise in so-called “fart salad” recipes on TikTok. Each is slightly different, but one of the most popular recipes is similar to an antipasto pasta salad…

4 min readThe Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases around the country.Symptoms of the virus look slightly different right now. Here, doctors share what to look out for and how to protect yourself from the latest variant.A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “Stratus,” this variant first took hold over the summer and now makes up nearly 70% of COVID-19 cases in the country. As the virus evolves, some signs you’re sick might too. So, what are COVID-19 symptoms in 2025? While some liken it to the common cold, COVID-19…