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5 min readWhether you’re tracking your calorie intake for weight loss or trying to limit your sugar consumption to keep your blood sugar in check, it’s easy to forget to count drinks. In fact, there are a handful of drinks to never drink if you want to improve your overall health. Why? Even some sips that seem like healthy options are actually high in sugar, said Stephani Johnson, D.C.N., R.D.N., an adjunct professor in the department of clinical and preventive nutrition sciences at Rutgers University School of Health Professions.Consuming too much sugar—especially added sugars, or those that have been added…

5 min readThe over-the-counter nasal spray azelastine may reduce your risk of COVID-19, according to one study.Azelastine may also shorten how long you’re sick and reduce your risk of other viruses like the common cold.Doctors explain how it works, plus whether you should try it during COVID season.While staying up to date with your vaccines, regular hand-washing, and avoiding crowds or wearing a mask in crowded settings can all help protect you from viruses like COVID-19, scientists continue to look for other strategies and treatments that can help keep you healthy. One study, for instance, found a surprising link between…

5 min readAs a registered dietitian, I spend a lot of time walking down grocery store aisles, looking at the latest food trends. Lately, it seems like everything on the shelves has the word “protein” splashed across the front in bold, bright letters. One aisle where this trend has completely taken over is the cereal aisle.Suddenly, a bowl of cereal is no longer just a quick morning meal. It is marketed as a muscle-building, energy-boosting powerhouse. This leaves many people wondering if their regular bowl of corn flakes or toasted oats is no longer good enough.If you have ever wondered…

5 min readThere is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study.Researchers found that just 12 weeks of consistent exercise caused improvements in memory and cognitive function.Workouts that increase your heart rate are best—they increase blood flow, decrease inflammation, and strengthen the brain. While it’s true that doing puzzles and playing brain games can help maintain your memory and keep you mentally sharp as you get older, research suggests that the best approach to good brain health is a combination of mental and physical exercise. In fact, a study published in the British…

2 min readThough it may be what your mind runs to when you experience a weird neurological symptom, brain tumors are incredibly rare, affecting less than 1% of Americans. Knowing the possible symptoms of a brain tumor can help you stay on top of any health changes that may signal the presence of one, but there are a lot to keep track of. That’s why we asked neurosurgeons for the number-one brain tumor symptom that should prompt an immediate call to your doctor.Meet the experts: Walavan Sivakumar, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Torrance, CA; Rohan Ramakrishna, M.D.,…

2 min readIf you have prediabetes, diabetes, or are watching your blood sugar, most foods fit into one of two categories: Foods that will spike your blood sugar and foods that won’t (or won’t raise it enough to require action to lower it). But fruits fall somewhere in the middle, not clearly fitting into either category. That’s why we asked dietitians for the best fruits to lower blood sugar, or those that will impact your blood sugar levels the least.Meet the experts: Courtney Pelitera, M.S., R.D.N., C.N.S.C., a registered dietitian nutritionist at VNutrition; Stephanie Crabtree, M.S., R.D., a holistic registered…

7 min readOne thing COVID-19, the cold, and the flu have in common: They can cause all sorts of unpleasant symptoms. Certain symptoms, like a sore throat or fatigue, are hallmarks of all three. We asked doctors to explain the differences between cold, flu, and COVID symptoms so you can get a better idea of what you’re dealing with.Meet the Experts: Laura M. Mackenzie-Tangredi, D.O., a family medicine doctor at Providence St. Joseph Hospital; Michael P. Angarone, D.O., professor of infectious diseases at Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Joseph Ladapo, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine at the University of Florida and State…

✔️Consider the finish. The finish of an eyeshadow refers to whether it is matte (flat and not shimmery), satin (matte with a bit of a glow or sheen), shimmery, or glittery. Lanice and James recommend generally steering clear of any shadows that are overly matte or glittery, as both can emphasize unwanted texture and can often be difficult to blend on mature eyes. Soft-matte, satin finish, and formulas with a touch of shimmer blend easily without settling into fine lines. “Think glow, not glitter,” James emphasizes.✔️Opt for cream formulas. Lanice suggests trying out cream or stick formulas which often offer…

5 min readLupus is a complex autoimmune condition that can cause a surprisingly wide variety of symptoms. We tapped doctors to explain lupus symptoms that many people miss. The first thing to know is that there aren’t necessarily any “common” lupus symptoms.“We always say lupus patients are like snowflakes: No two are alike,” says Susan Manzi, M.D., director of the Lupus Center of Excellence at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Health Network and medical director of the Lupus Foundation of America.Meet the Experts: Susan Manzi, M.D., director of the Lupus Center of Excellence at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Health Network and medical director of the…

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