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5 min readIf you’ve ever had food poisoning or the stomach flu, you know that neither one is a particularly pleasant experience. Many of the symptoms are the same, but there are a few ways to tell which type of gastrointestinal trouble you’re dealing with. Below, doctors explain the differences between food poisoning and the stomach flu, plus suggestions for the best way to treat each condition and when it’s time to see a doctor.Meet the Experts: Christine Lee, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic; Stephen Hanauer, M.D., medical director of the Digestive Health Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and…

7 min readAs a registered dietitian, I happily take on food challenges to explore the truth behind health halos and popular nutrition trends. Lately, I keep hearing the same warning echoing across wellness spaces: avoid juice entirely because it is simply “sugar water.” Yup, even when talking about 100% vegetable juice. I wanted to push back against this extreme view and see what would actually happen if I added a daily glass of carrot juice to my regular routine. I strongly suspected I would be completely fine, but I wanted to prove it.The juice I drank was made with only…

5 min readWhile not as common as a vitamin D deficiency, for example, not getting enough vitamin E through your diet can cause problems that disrupt your quality of life. Fortunately, knowing the most common vitamin E deficiency symptoms can help you recognize when this nutrient is behind your health troubles so you can take steps to correct the issue.As a dietitian, I’ve seen firsthand that vitamin E deficiency doesn’t come with a loud warning siren. Instead, it creeps in with symptoms you might blame on stress, aging, or just a rough week. If you think you’re deficient, contact your…

3 min readWhenever you go to the doctor, regardless of your age or the reason for your visit, you are going to get your blood pressure measured—that’s how important it is to your overall health. But even if your readings are usually normal, blood pressure can spike sometimes. For these situations, it’s important to know the best way to lower blood pressure safely and quickly.Meet the experts: Tracy Paeschke, M.D., a preventive cardiologist at Heart Health Prevention and Wellness; Kevin Shah, M.D., a cardiologist and Program Director of Heart Failure Outreach at MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach…

5 min readGetting a good night of sleep can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Plenty of people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling rested. When standard advice like limiting screen time and keeping the bedroom cool falls short, many people turn to over-the-counter supplements for relief. Two of the most popular options on the shelves are melatonin and magnesium.Because both of these supplements are widely known for their sleep-promoting properties, a natural question arises: is it safe to combine them? Taking multiple supplements at once can sometimes lead to unexpected interactions, so it is always…

5 min readThere is a nonzero chance that one of the people you share your home with will poke a napper who is peacefully snoozing on the couch, claiming they should power through the rest of their day. Why? Because naps are a destroyer of nighttime sleep, leading to health problems connected with not getting enough shut-eye (including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and many other issues). Further, some studies suggest that daytime napping could be associated with problems like high blood pressure, though the science isn’t conclusive.Napping has proven benefits, as research points to a connection between…

The ELASTIDERM line from Obagi Medical isn’t cheap, but for retinol-free free products, they really do make a difference. The key is the brand’s BiMineral Contour Complex, which contains zinc, copper, and malonate. This combo, along with polyglutamic acid, doesn’t just target wrinkles, it lifts and sculpts sagging skin. For the best results, use in conjunction with Obagi’s bestselling eye cream.What a reviewer says: “I’ve been using this product for a few weeks and I’ve noticed a big difference in my skin,” shared an impressed reviewer. “The fine lines on my neck appear less noticeable and my skin feels SO…

5 min readIf you’ve ever experienced sciatic nerve pain, you know that it can be hard to ignore. The sciatic nerve is the longest one in the body, extending from the lower back all the way down the back of the leg, explains Rohan Desai, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon with the New York Spine Institute.“If injured, it can cause debilitating pain, tingling, and burning throughout the entire lower back and lower extremity,” Dr. Desai explains.These sciatica stretches for pain relief can relieve pressure on the nerve. They’re simple enough that they can be done in bed as you’re winding…

2 min readThere are few things we love more than the feel of the hot sun warming our faces, except remembering to slather on sunscreen before heading out into that cloudless day. But even if you’re doing your best to keep your skin healthy, from eating foods for better skin health to following the best skincare tips for every age, knowing the number-one sign of skin cancer can ensure that you book an appointment with a dermatologist early enough to avoid potentially serious outcomes.Meet the experts: Adam Friedman,M.D., a professor of dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine…

3 min readDenise Austin regularly proves why so many women continue to look to her for easy, accessible, but meaningful workout tips. Now, the fitness icon is teaming up with her daughter, Katie Austin, 32, to share a cardio routine that’s designed to work for any age.In a series of short videos posted to Instagram, the mother-daughter duo runs through six classic cardio moves with retro aerobics vibes. “Cardio aerobics for any age!!! With a little retro vibes in the moves;),” Katie captioned the joint-post with Denise. “We love working out together, but sometimes high impact can be too much…