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Do-it-yourself food gifts are unique expressions of warmth and connection with a personal touch. When crafted with health in mind, they become even more meaningful, offering both nourishment and joy. Perfect for a festive gathering, heartfelt thank-you, or a simple gesture of kindness, healthy, homemade food gifts, like dry soup mixes, spice blends, and dip […]

While fasting generally involves abstaining from food for a particular period of time, dry fasting involves abstaining from both food and beverages. Proponents claim it can help with weight loss, improve immune function, reduce inflammation, and even delay aging. Importantly, current research does not support these claims. More importantly, the risks are significant. To continue

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About one third of U.S. adults get less than the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep a night. In addition to making us feel sleepy during the day, this lack of adequate sleep could have serious health consequences. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe

If you typically stay active by walking, hiking, gardening, or engaging in other outdoor activities, don’t let bad weather slow you down! Limited daylight hours, extreme temperatures (hot or cold), wind, and precipitation can make outdoor activity unappealing, uncomfortable, and unsafe. Take advantage of the many options for indoor activities at home or in your

Researchers comparing intake of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) with bone health found that higher intake of UPFs was associated with thinner, less dense thigh bones. It was also associated with higher odds of having osteoporosis. Weak bones increase risk of fractures which reduce quality of life, increase rates of hospitalization and disability, and can increase risk

Body Mass Index (BMI) has long been a shorthand method for determining if one’s weight may negatively impact health. But there are limitations to this measure. For one, it is not a measure of body composition or fat distribution. Body builders and others with a lot of muscle may be classified as overweight or obese

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, so finding ways to lower risk is essential. A team of researchers found that greater feelings of well-being are associated with lower risk for CVD. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe

Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this January? Rather than focusing on adding or removing foods from your diet, try thinking in terms of shifts or swaps. Which less desirable foods could be replaced by healthier choices you enjoy? Here are some suggestions: To continue reading this

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