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4 min readJosh Allen already has MVP status on the football field, earning the NFL’s Most Valuable Player honor for the 2024 season. Now, as he enters his ninth year as quarterback of the Buffalo Bills—and his first season as a new dad—he’s focused on mastering something else: sleep.Between late-night diaper duty and preparing for another jam-packed NFL season, quality rest has become more of a priority than ever before. That’s one reason Allen has partnered with Natrol, a natural sleep aid brand, and incorporates its Ultra Sleep and Ultra Energy products into his wellness routine to help support both…

4 min readFilling your plate with the best foods for gut health does far more than keep your digestive system running smoothly—nourishing your microbiome, the millions of microscopic bacteria living in your gut, helps support a variety of bodily systems and processes.“Having the appropriate amount of bacteria within the gut helps to process foods and keeps your body nourished and healthy in every aspect,” explained Rudolph Bedford, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA. “The bottom line is that your gut is the center of the universe. Anything that goes into your gut will…

4 min readEveryone has their own standards for keeping their houses clean, and how often to wash sheets is one of the more subjective tenets. Users on Reddit say they wash their bed linens anywhere from weekly to every four to six months, which is a pretty significant gap. So who’s right?Meet the Experts: Laura Goodman, M.S., principal scientist for Procter & Gamble; Aleksandra Brown, D.O., F.A.A.D., F.A.O.C.D., board-certified dermatologist and partner at River Ridge Dermatology in Virginia; and Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.First,…

6 min readWhen summer heat peaks, staying hydrated can feel like a full-time job—and what you eat plays a bigger role than most people realize. As a dietitian, that’s something I already believe, so when my editor suggested I spend a few weeks eating watermelon every day and report back, I didn’t need much convincing. It’s peak summer, I’m in Charleston where the humidity is relentless, and watermelon is basically a warm-weather staple in my house. I ate 1 cup every day for a few weeks and paid close attention to what I noticed.Here’s what I found—and what science has…

5 min readHives aren’t usually cause for serious concern, but it can certainly be unsettling to notice the red rash spreading across your skin. If you’re wondering what you can do to relieve this itchy skin condition quickly, dermatologists have shared how to get rid of hives with home remedies and over-the-counter medications.How can you distinguish between hives and other kinds of rash? “Hives or urticaria is a fleeting rash that occurs rapidly and goes away rapidly,” explains Jonathan Zippin, M.D., dermatologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. “A hive will never leave a mark when it goes away and…

5 min readAs a dietitian, I get asked about fiber more than almost any other nutrient. Beans almost always get the spotlight when it comes to high-fiber foods, and, sure, they certainly deserve the praise! But the good news is, if you’re tired of relying on a can of black beans to hit your fiber goals, you have plenty of other delicious high-fiber foods to choose from that are not beans.And we should all be eating more high-fiber foods—beans and beyond! That’s because most Americans aren’t getting nearly enough of this key nutrient. The recommended daily fiber intake is around…

4 min readKey PointsActor Moshe Kasher’s recent tonsil cancer diagnosis has raised questions about the disease.Tonsil cancer is the most common oropharyngeal cancer.The symptoms of tonsil cancer can be confused with other, less serious conditions.Moshe Kasher—an actor, writer, and producer best known to some for his role in The Pitt’s second season—recently shared some sad news on Instagram: He has tonsil cancer. The 46-year-old revealed that he found a bump on his tonsil three months ago while producing The Comeback Kid. He was eventually diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer.While Kasher said he was “in pain” and “in the middle of…

3 min readBroccoli is one of those foods that quietly does a lot. In a single serving, you get fiber to support digestion, vitamin C to support immune health, vitamin K to support bone health, plus plant compounds called carotenoids that act as antioxidants in the body, along with a handful of other nutrients to boot. It’s filling, low in calories, and easy to work into almost any meal. As a dietitian, I see broccoli land on plenty of “eat more of this” lists, and for good reason, since it brings real nutritional value without much fuss.But there’s a bit…

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5 min readIf you frequently wake up throughout the night, you may not be going through all the stages of sleep, according to experts. Interrupting your sleep mid-cycle can disrupt your body and leave you feeling less rested when you wake up. Below, doctors explain the four stages of sleep and why it’s important you go through multiple sleep cycles each night.Five or six cycles are recommended for adults, says Barbara J. Moore, M.D., F.A.A.P., associate managing editor at MCG Health, which translates to seven and a half to nine hours of uninterrupted shut-eye per night.Meet the Experts: Hitendra Patel,…