For green spaces to be most beneficial to health, they need to be walkable
Nov 30, 2023
The positive health effects of green space may not just be about where you live, but how easily you can access nature, according to new research.
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Pass the potatoes, or take a pass? Here's expert advice
Nov 21, 2023
Are potatoes good for you? Health experts see much to like about simple spuds, but be particular about preparation.
Ideas for keeping Thanksgiving healthy 鈥� and happy
Nov 20, 2023
These tips from experts will keep your holiday on the healthy side 鈥� and leave room for some indulgence.
Exercise may reduce heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety
Nov 15, 2023
Physical activity had a bigger impact on heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety, compared to those without, preliminary research shows.
New tool brings big changes to cardiovascular disease predictions
Nov 10, 2023
A new risk calculator for cardiovascular disease includes kidney disease, looks at heart failure and rethinks the influence of race.
D铆a de los Muertos celebrates the life of the deceased while easing the grief of the living
Oct 31, 2023
On the Day of the Dead, music and altars filled with flowers, food and skeletons mark an ancient tradition that honors departed loved ones.
Why sugar matters 鈥� and how to cut back if you're eating too much of it
Oct 30, 2023
Why spy added sugar? With too much, the harm adds up. But sometimes, sweetness is safe. Here's how to tell.
First responders who keep us safe need to care for themselves, too
Oct 27, 2023
Even as first responders look out for the public's safety, they need to take care of their own physical and psychological health, experts say ahead of National First Responders Day.
For people aging alone, experts say plan ahead for long-term care
Oct 26, 2023
As the population ages, long-term care is a growing need. But for people who don't have spouses or adult children to care for them, finding support can be challenging.
Ever heard of the portfolio diet? It may lower risk for heart disease and stroke
Oct 25, 2023
The portfolio diet, a lesser-known dietary pattern that emphasizes plant-based foods, could lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, new research shows.