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I’ve been a dietitian for nearly 20 years, so I’m fairly confident about most heart-health advice. Then I asked a cardiologist to name the worst habit for your heart—and their answer caught me off guard. “One of the top things that people need to change to improve cholesterol, blood pressure and general health is their poor sleep patterns or habits,” says Jayne Morgan, M.D., cardiologist and vice president of medical affairs at Hello Heart. “Essentially any type of circadian disruption can alter lipid metabolism and blood pressure control.” In fact, sleep is one of the health metrics in Life’s Essential…
Start your day off right with one of these satisfying breakfast recipes. Not only does each one feature at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, but they’re also low in saturated fat and sodium to help manage blood sugar. Fiber slows down digestion, which helps prevent high blood sugar spikes. And being mindful of the amount of saturated fat and sodium your meals contain can also help protect your heart, since those with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Recipes like our Chia Seed Pudding and Spinach & Fried Egg Grain Bowls are delicious, healthy…
To say that B vitamins are important to whole-body health is a serious understatement. These eight essential vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, B6, biotin, folate, and B12) are critical for brain function, neurotransmitter production, healthy methylation, and more.*
Being in your best health if you’re looking to conceive is important for fertility, but also to prepare your body for the physiological challenge of pregnancy – and nutrition is a key part of this. Awareness of the link between diet and fertility even goes back to the time of Hippocrates, who recognised the importance of special diets for both men and women to optimise their fertility.Nowadays, studies suggest that you should look to prepare your body for pregnancy around three months before conception. Supplements can be a useful way to ensure that women (and men) are physically ready for…
Dancing can be many things: an expression of art, a fun hobby, a representation of culture, and a great form of exercise.“Dancing is the ultimate workout,” says Julie Granger, a personal trainer and founder and creator of The Studio Paris and Ballerina Body Training. Not only does dancing involve engaging all of your muscles and limbs — it also gets your heart pumping. Plus, dancing can be a whole lot of fun. A workout you can look forward to? Sign us up.The style of dance you do will influence how intense a workout it is, but pretty much any style…
Barney and Julie Feinblum On Feb. 11, Colorado State University (CSU) announced the creation of the Julie and Barney Feinblum Herb Garden. The groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled for April 2026 at CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins, CO. Endowed through a gift from longtime natural products industry leader Barney Feinblum and his wife Julie, the herb garden will feature medicinal, culinary and tea herbs and serve as a “tangible bridge” between education, research, history and industry. After training as an industrial engineer at Cornell University, Feinblum moved to Colorado in the early 1970s, where he earned an MBA in finance…
What are the healthiest winter ‘superfoods’?There’s no such thing as a ‘superfood’, but it’s become an umbrella term for a range of nutrient-dense foods boasting different health benefits. Most of us consider the healthiest foods to be ones that pack a hefty nutritional punch, and provide plenty of health benefits. The truth is no single food will make a diet healthy or counteract the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle. Instead, we should look at the overall balance of our diet and make it as varied and as nutrient-dense as possible. Here we showcase some of our favourite seasonal foods for…
Hives are very common in kids, as they are in adults. “Many, if not most, children will experience hives at least once in their life,” says Ashanti Woods, MD , an attending pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Here’s what parents and others should know about managing hives in children. Hives Tend to Look the Same on Kids as They Do on Adults What They Look Like Hives in children look no different from those in adults. They’re simply red, raised blotches or welts that appear on the skin singly, connected over an area of the skin, or in…
Chefs love Bianco DiNapoli canned tomatoes for their great flavor and consistent quality.Cento San Marzano-style tomatoes are a close runner-up and may be easier to find.Try hand-crushing the tomatoes and using the canning liquid to add texture and vibrant flavor to your dishes. Used in pasta sauces, stews, soups, pizza sauces and more, canned tomatoes are a pantry staple that is vital to home kitchens and restaurants alike. Browse the canned tomato selection at your local grocery store and you may feel overwhelmed by the vast assortment of options. But are these tomato products really all that different, and if…
This easy soup comes together in 25 minutes with simple, straightforward steps.Make this soup ahead for lunches and dinners throughout the week.High-fiber ingredients pair up with protein-rich chicken for a satisfying soup. Don’t let the name fool you! This quick and delicious Swamp Soup gets its unconventional name from its deep, vibrant green color, blending spinach and parsley into a silky, emerald-hued base. To make it a meal, it’s bulked up with protein-rich white beans, shredded chicken and hearty brown rice. With fiber from the greens, beans and whole grains, it’s a satisfying dinner or lunch that will keep you…