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14 min readEveryone feels wiped here and there, but when it’s a constant issue, it’s understandable to wonder why you’re always tired. Unfortunately, you’re not the only person grappling with this.Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 13.5% of American adults say they feel tired or exhausted most days or every day of the week. Of course, sometimes there are obvious reasons for this, like you haven’t been able to consistently log the recommended seven-plus hours of sleep a night. But sometimes the reason for your fatigue can be puzzling.Meet the Experts: Sandra Adamson Fryhofer,…

6 min readAfter recently trying Hoka sneakers for the first time, I finally understand the hype—why they’ve consistently been an editor- and podiatrist-favorite here at Prevention (they’ve landed on our lists of the best walking shoes, best shoes for standing all day, and more!). So, when I heard the brand was releasing a new iteration of its viral walking shoe, the Clifton 11, I knew I had to try them out.If you’re not familiar with the Hoka Cliftons, these fan-favorite shoes are beloved for their plush, lightweight comfort and chunky and trendy aesthetic. In fact, they’ve earned our top spot…

4 min readHaving a cough can be uncomfortable and frustrating. It can interfere with your sleep, your focus at work, and your social life, among other things. Most coughs resolve eventually, but it’s important to understand what type of cough you’re dealing with. Below, doctors explain common types of coughs: A wet cough, a dry cough, an uncontrollable cough, and a barking cough.While coughing is unpleasant, it serves a necessary function. When you cough, “you’re helping to propel things out of your lungs that could make you sick,” says Jehan Riar, M.D., a board-certified primary care physician with Mercy Personal…

7 min readProtein currently holds the title of “most popular nutrient” in the wellness world, and it is certainly deserving of the honor. Hitting your protein goals has all-over benefits, such as aiding with blood sugar control, supporting muscle health, and helping us feel full for longer, which contributes to healthy weight maintenance—just to name a few of the perks.But as with so many good-for-you pursuits, moderation is key, and you can have too much of a good thing.“Protein has become a macronutrient star, but the current ‘more is better’ mindset isn’t necessarily the best approach,” says Mackenzie Burgess, R.D.N.,…

4 min readKey PointsNew research challenges a common assumption about the relationship between vitamin D and sunlight.A recent study found that spending more time in the sun didn’t curb vitamin D deficiency in older adults.Here’s how to actually get more vitamin D, according to experts.In the pubic imagination, vitamin D and sunshine are all but inseparable—you’ve probably heard someone refer to sunbathing as “getting some vitamin D” or call vitamin D the “sunshine vitamin.” But it turns out that the two may not be as closely linked as we thought. In fact, new research reveals that exposure to sunlight may…

5 min readThe signs of cervical cancer are among the trickiest to spot of all cancer diagnoses. For one, cervical cancer is rare. For every one woman diagnosed with cervical cancer, 25 are diagnosed with breast cancer, per the American Cancer Society. What’s more, the signs typically don’t appear until the illness reaches its later stages. “Cervical cancer is a slow-onset cancer, so by the time someone is showing symptoms it’s usually more advanced,” explained Lauren Streicher, M.D., a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center…

6 min readOf all the risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure may be the one over which you have the most control. Actively making choices to help lower your blood pressure naturally, like regularly incorporating the best foods for high blood pressure into your meals, can go very far towards improving your heart health.In fact, what you eat plays an even larger role in your blood pressure than you may expect. “Diets high in salt are known to potentially cause increases in blood pressure, while diets rich in fruits and vegetables tend to be associated with lowering blood…

8 min readFeeling feverish is always an unpleasant experience. The good news is that it’s possible to find relief with the correct at-home remedies. Below, doctors explain how to break a fever—but first, it’s important to understand that a fever is is not a condition itself, but a symptom of an illness like a cold, flu, or COVID-19.Hannah Goldberg, M.D., a primary care physician with Mercy Medical Center, explains that because of this, treating the underlying condition is often recommended if you’re looking to break your fever. But you can alleviate discomfort in the meantime by staying hydrated, using OTC…

6 min readWorkouts don’t always have to leave you panting and sweating to have effective results. In fact, while high-impact workouts have plenty of benefits, building your strength training workouts around the best low-impact exercises for women over 50 can help you increase muscle mass, maintain metabolism, and support your joints and mobility just as effectively as those more intense moves.“A low-impact strength move minimizes stress on your joints. It avoids sharp, jarring motions that can cause strain,” explains Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer and owner of Core Cycle Fitness LaGree in Providence, RI. That makes it particularly effective…

5 min readAt first glance, it may seem like all foods can be split up into three categories: foods that help keep blood sugar stable (good), foods that spike your blood sugar (bad), and foods that fall somewhere in between (sometimes good, sometimes bad). While this simplified approach can be helpful for folks with diabetes or those who need to watch their blood sugar, it does also leave out some important factors in how digestion works and how we get energy from food.For starters, “it’s completely normal for blood sugars to rise after eating, that’s what the body is designed…