Avocado Oil vs. Olive Oil: Is One Healthier Than the Other?

Both avocado oil and olive oil are extraordinary ingredients to add to your kitchen rotation.

"Extensive research has shown that chronic low-grade inflammation and oxidative stress are detrimental to overall health and well-being," says Jody Bergeron, RN, a critical care nurse for Cape Cod Healthcare...

Having Trouble Breathing on the Run? This Technique Will Help

In my early days on the run, I, like most, didn’t give any thought to how to breathe while running. But after dealing with several injuries, I went digging into physiology research to find a solution to my predicament.

Eventually I came across an article called “Breath Play,” by Ian Jackson, a coach and distance runner, which related breathing cycles...

Is the Raw Food Diet Worth Trying? Dietitians Break Down the Eating Plan

Most diets stipulate the foods you can eat, not how they’re prepared. Meanwhile, the raw food diet—a trendy, plant-based eating plan that often overlaps with veganism—focuses specifically on cooking: It consists of mostly or all raw and unprocessed foods.

But is the raw food diet actually healthy? On one hand...

6 Signs You Shouldn't Do a Keto or Low-carb Diet, According to a Doctor

Keto diets have increased in popularity in recent years as people have turned to high-fat, low-carb eating plans to lose weight and improve their health.

There's evidence to support the keto diet as a tool for certain people to improve their health, but it isn't for everyone, according to Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, a professor at West Virginia University's School of Medicine who has published research...

Is Olive Oil Healthy, Really?

In recent years, olive oil has caused quite the buzz — and for good reason. The golden liquid is a major part of the Mediterranean diet, which has repeatedly earned the title of "Best Diet Overall" by U.S. News & World Report. But is olive oil truly healthy? And what can it do for the body? Ahead, experts break down the health benefits of olive oil...

6 Best Immune-Boosting Foods for Cold and Flu Season

As the omicron variant in the US and cold and flu season is in full swing, the question on everyone’s mind is how to stay infection-free. There are the Centers for Disease Control basics, but eating well (or not) makes a difference, too. A healthy diet won’t prevent contracting the coronavirus or the flu, but it can help strengthen your immune system...

8 Everyday Ways to Boost Endorphins Naturally—and Why It's So Good for You

Endorphins make us feel good. These chemicals naturally produced by the nervous system help us manage pain and stress while quite literally creating positive feelings. But did you know that there are little things you can do in your daily life to naturally boost, or release, endorphins on your own?

These chemicals, which have sedating and calming effects...

It Takes Just 200 Fewer Calories a Day Plus Exercise to Improve Heart Health

Eating just 200 fewer calories a day — the equivalent of skipping one snack — along with regular exercise can improve the heart health of obese older adults, a new study has found.

That simple calorie restriction was key, leading to modest weight loss and vascular improvements that couldn’t be achieved...

Why Vitamin D Intake Is Crucial for Supporting Brain Health and Cognition as You Age

Vitamin D has been linked to everything from better heart health and bone strength to a stronger immune system, but new research has found yet another reason for us to focus on upping our intake: cognitive functioning.

The study, published in Environmental Research and Public Health, found that increasing levels of vitamin D in women was associated...

3 Life Skills Social Anxiety Impairs (and 2 It Strengthens)

Living with social anxiety can be challenging. It impairs your ability to relate to other people, be a part of society, and function in day-to-day life.

But, what if I told you there are also some life skills that get a boost when you have social anxiety?..