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5 min readA week. That’s a scant seven days, a roughly a third of which you’ll be spending asleep, not burning many calories. TL/DR, you can’t lose much weight in a week. But please keep reading, because sometimes the question (in this case, How much weight can you lose in a week?) is more important than the answer. I totally get why you’re asking: Being thin, or thinner, seems like it’s never not going to be a thing, especially now that GLP-1 agonist medications are (for the first time) making it possible for many people to lose weight and keep…

6 min readAbout 795,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke each year, which can be a life-altering experience. While you can’t influence some risk factors like your age or your genetics, there are lifestyle tweaks you can make to help. That includes making diet tweaks by adding foods that may help lower your risk of stroke.Overall, following a healthy eating pattern can help lower a slew of stroke risk factors, including your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar regulation, says Cheng-Han Chen, M.D., interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Structural Heart Program at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center in…

5 min readIt’s unpleasant to think about, but you’re almost certainly sharing your home with dust mites. These little creatures are largely harmless, but they can cause allergy symptoms in some people. If you’re wondering how to get rid of dust mites, the bad news is it’s unrealistic to eliminate them completely. That said, their numbers can be greatly reduced with the correct steps.“Dust mites don’t bite people, but they are one of the most common indoor allergy triggers,” explains Kevin Hathorne, Lead Entomologist at Terminix Service Inc.. “The proteins found in their feces and body fragments can become airborne…

10 min readBeing a thoughtful adult human in America today often means being in a constant state of worry—for the country, for your family, for the environment, and so much more. All that stress can leave you feeling fuzzy-brained and forgetful, even if you’re years away from being at risk for dementia.“It’s tempting to think that brain fog won’t happen until you’re much older,” says Jessica Caldwell, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist at the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. “But I see it in so many patients at every age—and stress is a known trigger,” she says.Delia Lewis,* a marketing strategist from Manalapan Township,…

5 min readAs someone with a recurring bout of plantar fasciitis, I know that a walking shoe with firm support can do wonders for reducing my pain. However, most arch support shoes I’ve tried lack the necessary comfort, shock absorption, and cushion I crave. They can also be too rigid, bulky, or heavy—things that make my foot pain even worse.When it comes to stability and comfort, podiatrists regularly recommend New Balance’s Fresh Foam walking and running shoes—especially for those with plantar fasciitis. Our podiatrists previously named them as one of our best shoes with arch support, calling them “one of…

6 min readWith so many foods, cookbooks, and supplements being touted as “anti-inflammatory,” it may surprise you to hear that inflammation is sometimes a good thing. It’s your body’s way of fighting back when you get an injury or an infection. Burn your arm on a hot sheet pan, or pick up that nasty sore throat that’s going around your office, and the body may react with pain, swelling, redness, or warmth; this protects you and fights off invaders such as viruses and bacteria. But when inflammation hangs around after an initial trigger is gone, it can have a serious…

4 min readWhen it comes to your gut health, there’s a lot of talk about probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, and kombucha. After all, these foods deliver healthy bacteria to help support the balance of good bugs living in your gut. But vegetables are just as important for preventing gut issues and maintaining the balance that supports healthy digestion, a powerful immune system, and more. That’s why we asked experts for the number-one vegetable for gut health that you should be eating more often.Meet the experts: Stephanie Crabtree, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian based in Sarasota, FL; Rudolph Bedford, M.D.,…

7 min readNo matter how thick your hair is when you’re young or how many treatments and products you apply, it’s likely that you’ll experience some hair loss and thinning as you get older. Hair growth slows with age too, according to the National Library of Medicine. But providing your body with the nutrients it needs to help your hair grow by filling your plate with the best foods for hair growth can help you maintain longer and stronger strands.“Your hair’s health is built from the nutrients you eat, so if your diet is lacking the proper nutrients it needs,…

2 min readKey PointsMillions of eye drops from the brand Rohto have been recalled due to a potential lack of sterility.Affected products can be identified by the lot numbers and expiration dates listed here.You may want to check your eye drops before administering your next dose. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a report on a nationwide recall of millions of Rohto eye drops due to “lack of assurance of sterility.”A total of 12,460,649 bottles of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops are affected. Recalled products were sold individually and in two-packs, and marketed with the brand names Rohto Cooling…

4 min readAn itchy sensation inside your ear can be truly maddening. You’re keenly aware of the sensation but can’t actually scratch the itch, no matter how much you wiggle your fingers around in your ear. The good news is that itchy ears, though annoying, rarely indicate a serious medical condition. But you’re likely wondering what causes them in the first place. Below, doctors explain itchy ear causes, home remedies, and symptoms that mean it’s time to see a healthcare provider.To call the sensation an “inner ear” itch is a bit misleading, explains Hae-Ok Ana Kim, M.D., division chief of…