Oct 19th, 2024 - SATURDAY, Oct. 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Did you know that sodium is the bad guy in salt, raising your risks for high blood pressure and other heart ills? Luckily for Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to make it easier for you and your family to  . Because more than 70% of the sodium you eat comes from processed foods and restaurant fare, the FDA is working closely with the food industry to slowly lower sodium levels across a wide range of foods. In the meantime, you and your family can also find ways to lower the amount of sodium you eat. The recommended ... [Read More]

Oct 18th, 2024 - Figuring out the best time to eat your meals doesn't have to be so confusing—here's what you should know The best time to eat dinner has been debated for years. Some claim an early meal is ideal, while others say you're just fine eating when the mood strikes. While many people are just trying to squeeze dinner into their busy schedule, it makes sense to also want to eat at the optimal time for your health. You might be wondering whether or not it's OK to eat late at night or if you should aim to eat your last meal well before bedtime. And you may ask yourself if it's a problem to ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - How Restorative Yoga Relaxes the Mind and Body Restorative yoga is a meditative type of yoga that focuses on long holds in gentle poses. Its purpose is to allow the body to relax and restore. Some yoga circles lovingly refer to it as the practice of learning to lie down in many ways. Unlike the more active forms of yoga, in which the body's muscles must work to hold the poses, props like blocks, bolsters, or blankets are used to hold the body in the poses so that the muscles can fully rest. Restorative yoga has many health benefits, including stress relief, better sleep, and improved ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - Y ou may have noticed your supermarket offering more types of vinegar lately. Sure, balsamic and apple cider vinegars are veterans of the condiments aisle, but new shelf neighbors, like coconut, champagne, pomegranate, and raspberry are moving in. That's probably at least in part due to recent research showing that small amounts of vinegar, consumed daily, could support your health in important ways. But which vinegars are evidence-backed to promote health, in addition to lending some zing to your cooking?  Here's what research says about vinegar's effects on blood sugar, obesity, and ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing stability and enabling a wide range of shoulder movements. These muscles work together to keep the head of the humerus firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder, allowing for smooth and controlled arm movements. A rotator cuff tear is a common injury affecting the shoulder, involving a tear in one or more of the tendons that comprise the rotator cuff. Rotator cuff injury symptoms  Rotator cuff injuries feel like a dull ache deep in the shoulder, and they may disturb sleep. ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - Did you know that exercising before bed can improve your sleep quality? One of the most popular light exercise options is yoga. It's in the sweet spot of being enough to get your body moving but not so intense that it gets your heart rate up.  If you've been lying in bed for a few hours and can't fall asleep or have difficulty relaxing at night, these calming  yoga poses  can help you reset and relax enough to sleep well. The best part is that anyone can do these basic, yet effective, poses. For more sleep tips, see the expert-approved food for sleep , how to stop those pesky ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - I had a head of cauliflower in my fridge and decided to turn it into a cheesy, crisp, easy vegetarian dinner. I cooked the cauliflower in the microwave oven, mashed it and added the other ingredients. Then I finished the dish under the broiler and dinner was ready in 10 minutes. A Tomato Onion Salad completes the meal. HELPFUL HINTS: The cauliflower can be boiled in a pot of water instead of cooking it in the microwave oven. To shorten preparation, buy chopped fresh onion in the produce section of the market. You can serve a washed-ready-to-eat green salad instead of the Tomato Onion Salad. ... [Read More]

Oct 15th, 2024 - Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. Though they have a reputation for being high in calories, cashew nuts are also considered a pretty great source of protein and "good" fat. Similar to almonds, hazelnuts, and pistachios, they are also pretty versatile—they can be eaten raw or roasted as a snack, or, included within plenty of recipes both savory and sweet. But aside from their well-known properties and ability to pair nicely with dark chocolate , do cashew nuts offer any other health benefits? Here is what to know about ... [Read More]