Here’s Why You Should Be Eating Fiber
Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested or turned into sugar. Found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, fiber has numerous health benefits and reduces your risk for certain diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. In this...
Understanding Elbow Pain, And What You Can Do About It
Nearly everyone will experience elbow pain at some point in their lives. Tennis and golf enthusiasts are especially prone to such injuries. Baseball players, both professionals and little leaguers, often develop pain through over use of their arms. But you don’t have...
Heart Healthy Exercise Tips for Babies and Young Children
Children who learn healthy habits early in life are likely to continue these practices as they grow older. There are some simple and fun heart-healthy activities that parents can promote on a regular basis to keep good cardiovascular health and set a course of healthy...
Your Guide to Finding the Perfect Eyeglasses
Selecting new eyeglasses can be a challenge. But with assistance from a trusted resource and an experienced optometrist or optician, you can find the perfect eyeglasses to complement your style and budget. In this Q&A, Niki Mirzaei, OD, a board certified...
Looking for Alternatives to Eggs? Here Are Some Options.
Eggs are a great source of protein and other nutrients. But with egg prices soaring and questions around potential health risks—from bird flu to cholesterol—you may be considering alternatives. In this Q&A, Taylor Stein, MS, RD, CDN, Associate Researcher and...
Measles Is Back—Here’s What to Know
Once thought eradicated from the United States, measles is beginning to spread in communities with low vaccination rates. Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak affecting a growing number of people, a majority of them children, with one dead. In New York City, two...
Don’t Overlook the Connection Between Heart Health and Fertility
For those planning to become pregnant, there is an often overlooked yet vital factor: the connection between heart health and fertility. The growing recognition of the intersection between these two specialties has paved the way for increasingly collaborative care...
What Is AFib and Why Is It Becoming More Common?
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often fast heart beat that can cause poor blood flow. Usually known as AFib, it is becoming more common. In addition, this condition may affect people at younger ages. In this Q&A, Georgios Syros, MD, a cardiologist and...
Five Years Post-Pandemic: Here’s What We’ve Learned About Long COVID
The year 2025 marks five years since the COVID-19 pandemic went global. Among the many who contracted COVID-19 and recovered from the acute infection, some feel as though the disease has changed their day-to-day health for the worse. Many report a “brain fog” in which...