Jun 2nd, 2023 - Avoiding Sugary Foods? Here's What To Look Out For Sugary foods don't always taste sweet, and they may not say 'sugar' on the label Juliet Capulet (of Romeo and Juliet fame) once said, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet."  Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Juliet was, of course, speaking of her star-crossed lover, Romeo Montague. But the sentiment is the same when it comes to sugars. Your body ... [Read More]

Jun 1st, 2023 - If you're like many Americans, you've probably been admonished by your doctor to eat more fiber . And you've likely also seen countless brands touting their product as a "great source for fiber" when you visit the cereal aisle of the grocery store. Such admonitions and marketing is great, in this case, because the American Society for Nutrition  says that only 7% of U.S. adults are getting enough fiber − meaning the majority of us are at greater risk of chronic conditions including  heart disease and diabetes .  While adults and kids need at least 25 to 35 grams of fiber ... [Read More]

May 31st, 2023 - Low-flavanol diets may contribute to age-related memory loss Diet plays a significant role in physical health. As people age, their dietary needs may change, and diet may impact several areas of health, including memory function. Researchers are still seeking to understand how diet affects memory in older adults. AA​ recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that diets low in flavanols may contribute to age-related declines in memory. The researchers found that people who had diets low in flavanols and then took a flavanol supplement saw ... [Read More]

May 31st, 2023 - Experience a new level of calm and control in your life by tapping into the incredible power of your breath Do you remember the first time you got behind the wheel of a car? For many of us, learning to drive is a rite of passage. But somewhere along the way, we become so confident in our skills that we neglect the small details — like checking our blind spot or using our turn signals. As a result, bad driving habits can easily sneak up on us and be dangerous if left unchecked. The same is true for breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide ... [Read More]

May 30th, 2023 - Here's how to maximize the benefits of that "hurts so good" feeling Running is tough on your body. With every step, you're subjecting your body's soft tissues to a crazy amount of force (over and over…and over), which can cause microtears in your muscles that lead to lingering aches and pains if you don't recover properly. It's no wonder so many coaches, trainers, physiologists, and physical therapists say foam rolling should be an integral part of your running regimen. Foam rolling can help you loosen up pre-workout, decrease pain and recover faster after a run, and generally keep ... [Read More]

May 30th, 2023 - Whey protein is a protein food supplement commonly used along with resistance training to help boost muscle growth. It is one of the two proteins found in milk. The other is casein . Whey protein has a high bioavailability, meaning it easily absorbs protein. It contains all nine essential amino acids and is one of the richest sources of leucine, an essential branched-chain amino acid that plays a role in muscle protein synthesis. Whey protein can be extracted from milk or formed as a byproduct of cheese making. Several types of supplemental whey protein exist, including: Whey protein isolate ... [Read More]

May 30th, 2023 - HAVE YOU NOTICED the buzz around tart cherry juice as of late? The sweet-sour beverage is making the TikTok community tune in and pucker up, thanks to a wave of new videos touting its health benefits—like helping you fall asleep . "Tart cherry juice is having a moment on TikTok, thanks to some research suggesting it can reduce inflammation , lower blood pressure, speed up exercise recovery , and improve sleep ," says Kim Yawitz , R.D., a gym owner in St. Louis, MO. So, what exactly is the stuff? Is it as good for you as the Internet chatter would indicate? Tart cherry juice is normally ... [Read More]

May 30th, 2023 - TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you're one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check. Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits. The new study wasn't designed to say how, or even if, exercising in the afternoon is better for blood sugar control, but researchers have some theories. "If we exercise after a meal, it may be more beneficial than after fasting, and if you exercise in the afternoon, it is likely after a meal," said study author ... [Read More]