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Eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol in people with metabolic syndrome.The study suggests that your gut microbiome may help create the benefit.Adding oatmeal to your diet can be a practical strategy to support heart health. If your doctor has mentioned that your cholesterol numbers could use some work, you’re not alone. Nearly 10% U.S. adults have total cholesterol levels above the recommended range, and many are looking for dietary changes that can make a real difference. You have likely heard that oatmeal is good for your heart, but new research suggests its benefits go beyond what we previously understood—and your gut bacteria may deserve…

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Key Takeaways Stress can cause lightheadedness because it disrupts the body’s balance system. Stress hormones affect the inner ear, making you feel dizzy and disoriented. Practicing mindfulness, meditation, and identifying stress causes can help manage stress. When stressed, you may feel anxious, sweaty, or get frequent headaches. But can stress cause lightheadedness? Yes! This article will explain why stress can cause lightheadedness, other issues that can contribute to these symptoms, the long-term effects of stress, and what you can do to start feeling better. Yes, Stress Can Cause Lightheadedness Stress can absolutely cause lightheadedness. Lightheadedness can feel like a general…

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Social media has a way of turning medical misinformation into viral trends, and the latest example is making gynecologists everywhere cringe. Videos claiming that you can simply “scoop out” your period have racked up millions of views. Some posts even suggest that doctors can do this ahead of big events like weddings, vacations, or athletic competitions to avoid bleeding altogether.It sounds almost too good to be true. And according to ob-gyns, it absolutely is.The viral videos imply that menstrual blood—or even the uterine lining itself—can be removed in one quick step, preventing a period entirely. But that’s not how menstruation…

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Walking is an easy way to get some exercise in your day, and it delivers mental health benefits as well. I’m one of the many people who added daily walks to my routine during the pandemic, and they improved my life so much I don’t intend to stop. But does walking do enough for your body that you can count it as cardio exercise? The answer is complicated. Walking counts as cardio in some respects: it can burn calories, it gets your heart rate up, and it counts toward the exercise we should all be getting every week. But on…

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Pancakes aren’t just for breakfast anymore with our savoury dinner recipes. Make a hearty supper with our recipe ideas from curry-inspired paneer-stuffed pancakes to a comforting ricotta and spinach traybake. Or stick to more classic brunch flavours with eggs benedict and smoked salmon.For more savoury pancake inspiration, check out our top savoury pancake recipes.These recipes are a great way to use up any leftover pancakes you may have from breakfast, or make prep work even easier with ready-made pancakes.The whole family will love digging into these filling dinners on Pancake Day. Be sure to keep the pancake party going with…

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Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days for football and mouthwatering food! And it’s my excuse to make all the best party dips, savory finger foods (these jalapeno poppers are a must), and comforting mains like a big bowl of chili. Photo: Gayle McLeod I’m always asked to host a watching party purely for my assortment of amazingly delicious Super Bowl recipes (and clearly not for my football knowledge, lol). I’ve made every single one of these recipes numerous times over the years, and I can confidently say they’ll be winners on your table, no matter who actually…

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Most people think vitamin D is only for bones. But for decades, scientists have been studying something much bigger: The link between vitamin D and cancer. And what they’ve found is surprising. While vitamin D is not a cure and not a treatment, study after study shows that people with healthy vitamin D levels often have better cancer outcomes than those who are low. Here are 6 major studies that changed how researchers think about vitamin D. Study #1 — The VITAL Trial (over 25,000 people) This was one of the largest vitamin D studies ever done. Researchers followed more…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at home with our delicious dinner ideas. Whether you’re a beginner or a kitchen pro, we have a selection of recipes for every skill level, including classic steak, hearty pasta dishes and satisfying comfort food. Make date night extra special with our showstopping mains.Complete your meal with our Valentine’s Day dessert recipes such as chocolate fondant, panna cotta and chocolate torte. Pair your dinner with a Valentine’s Day cocktail, like a passionfruit martini, a cosmopolitan or an espresso martini. Or, try something a little different, like our violet creams.If you’d prefer to do less cooking on Valentine’s…

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When you’re struggling yet again to poop, you might wonder if there’s a better way to stay regular. While you’ve probably heard of doing things like upping your fiber intake and drinking more water, new research suggests a slightly different approach—and it involves a vitamin.A new study published in the journal Gut found a link between vitamin B1 and good gut motility, aka the movement of food through your GI tract. The findings suggest that making sure you’re on top of your B1 intake in the future could lower the odds you’ll be backed up going forward.Before you toss vitamin…

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