The ChooseMyPlate Diet: A Portion Control Diary
What if you don’t want to spend the majority of your day worrying about food? That was my goal when I decided to follow the USDA ChooseMyPlate plan. This is what I found.
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What Fingers, Skin and Nails Reveal About Your Health
Changes in shape, color and texture of any part of the hand might reflect something unusual going on within your body. Here are a few signs to look for and what they could mean.
Bite Your Tongue: Have You Experienced Food Shaming?
Food shaming is rarely persuasive, effective or kind, yet many nice people do it without realizing it. So why do we food shame?
Does Going Green Make You Happier?
Every environmentally friendly action helps the planet, but does it help you? When it comes to your health, going green can make you happier and healthier. Here is how.
How to Evaluate Online Health Claims
Bad health claims can look just as legitimate as the good ones online. So how can a person with no medical or scientific training know what to believe? Here’s a guide.
Make the Appointment: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer can be prevented or treated successfully when caught early up to 92% of the time, yet it is still the third leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Why? “People don’t get their screenings when they should,” says colorectal surgeon Dr. Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero. It’s as simple as that.
Good Mornings: 5 Rituals For a Happier, Healthier Day
Try these 5 simple morning rituals to help you be more mindful, productive or at peace throughout the day.
Tips for Talking to Teens
How do you really protect a teen from hurt, pain, self-doubt or risky behavior? The best place to start is talking to them. Here’s how to do it.
Cancer Care: Why Nutrition Matters
Cancer patients need as much strength as possible to heal, yet 80% of cancer patients suffer from malnutrition. Here is some information for cancer patients and caregivers about ways to incorporate the right nutrients into a patient’s diet.
5 Workout Quirks Explained
Sometimes the body can react in curious ways during exercise. Here’s how.