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5 min readKey PointsA new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine breaks down the biggest things disturbing sleep.Stress-related issues are the most common sleep-disrupters.There are several things you can do to combat these, according to doctors.Struggling to get enough sleep is remarkably common: About one in three American adults don’t get the recommended seven hours a night, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Recently, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) conducted a survey to determine what’s driving Americans’ poor sleep hygiene and found six common factors—many of which are related to stress.For the survey, the…

5 min readWhen you’re watching your blood sugar, starting your day with the right breakfast can be the difference between keeping your levels steady and watching them spike and drop all day. So if it’s oatmeal vs. granola for blood sugar, which should you choose?Meet the experts: Amna Haq, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., a registered dietitian and owner of the Inclusive Dietitian in Chicago; Juliana Vocca, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian and owner of Prime Women Nutrition in Moorestown, N.J.Here, dietitians explain how these two popular breakfast foods impact your blood sugar levels, the best ways to prepare and enjoy them,…

5 min readI have a confession: I’m a little scared of the weights section at the gym. As someone whose workouts mostly consist of walking and yoga, I’ve always found weight training a little (okay, a lot) intimidating. But, as it turns out, there’s another great way to strength train without needing to lift any big, scary, heavy weights: by using resistance bands.Resistance bands are stretchy, elastic bands that work by “providing external resistance, like a dumbbell, to different exercise movements,” Alex Germano, P.T., D.P.T., G.C.S., CF-L2, a physical therapist and clinician with FOX Rehabilitation, previously explained to Prevention. Experts…

6 min readThe terms “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation. But experts note that there are differences between Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, there are several other types to know.“Many people do think that they’re interchangeable, but there are differences,” explains Claire Sexton, D.Phil., the national executive programs lead of Brain Health at the American Heart Association.Meet the Experts: Archana Koganti, M.D., board-certified neurologist with Wellstar Health Systems; Claire Sexton, D.Phil., the national executive programs lead of Brain Health at the American Heart Association;…

19 min readAre you interested in feeling more energetic, being in a good mood more often, and having stronger, less creaky joints? Obviously that’s a rhetorical question: Who doesn’t want to feel more vibrant in all the ways?Here’s the secret sauce to achieving just that: Go on a walk. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your head-to-toe health.“There are so many benefits of walking. It’s a great workout and anyone can do it!” says Denise Austin, fitness icon. “You can just start with five minutes a day, then five turns into 10 and so on.…

3 min readCheck out the wall of cold drinks in the produce aisle these days and you’ll find so many options beyond pressed fruit juices. Two healthy beverages having a moment right now are the fizzy delights kombucha and prebiotic soda, both of which promise to improve your gut health. But if it’s prebiotic soda vs. kombucha, head to head, is one better for your microbiome than the other?Meet the experts: Lavanya Kethamukkala, R.D.N., C.L.T., L.D.N., a registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Nourishing Expert in Apex, NC; Rudolph Bedford, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in…

2 min readKey PointsOver 12,000 pounds of bacon have been recalled in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave the recall the highest risk level.Here’s a list of affected products.There’s nothing like a great strip of bacon, whether enjoyed on its own or added to a breakfast dish or sandwich. But if you just restocked, you may want to take a second look at the package in your fridge or freezer: Over 12,000 pounds of bacon have been recalled, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Per the USDA’s announcement, the bacon is being pulled from shelves…

7 min readAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. It’s also the condition for which the largest number of people could benefit from stretching, the organization says. But when you’re uncomfortable and hardly mobile, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why we asked fitness experts to share the best stretches for lower back pain.Meet the Experts: Jamie Costello M.S.C., the managing director at Bettr Life; Rami Hashish, Ph.D., D.P.T.; body performance and injury expert; Karen Litzy, P.T., D.P.T.; owner and physical therapist at Karen Litzy Physical Therapy;…

5 min readWhen your body is fighting off an infection, it’s normal to feel sick and tired. But in some cases, the body’s immune response can spiral into a dangerous condition called sepsis. Below, doctors explain sepsis causes, symptoms, and treatment options. But before we get into more detail, it’s important to emphasize that sepsis is not a “wait and see” condition. If you suspect you or a loved one has sepsis, you need to seek medical care urgently.Sepsis occurs as the result of another infection. “Pneumonia is the most common infection leading to sepsis, accounting for approximately 40 to…

7 min readWhether you’re trying to recall the name of the TV show your friend recommended or the spot you last saw your keys—you could swear you dropped them on the table by the door!—memory is one of the mysterious brain functions we worry most about as we age. It affects everything from our sense of ourselves to how we manage our daily lives.“People want to remember their grocery list,” says Gary Small, M.D., director of Behavioral Health Breakthrough Therapies at Hackensack Meridian Health, professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, and author of…