MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – You're not alone if you have trouble falling or staying asleep. Many people struggle with sleep — and that's a problem, since sleep plays a crucial role in your health, energy levels and ability to function at your best.
Most adults require seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel well-rested and energized each day.
If restless nights have become the norm for you or you find that your...
CNN – Want to live longer? Then prioritize sleep in your life: Following five good sleep habits added nearly five years to a man’s life expectancy and almost 2.5 years to a woman’s life, a new study found.
Study coauthor Dr. Frank Qian, a clinical fellow in medicine at Harvard Medical School and internal medicine resident physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said:
“If people have all these ideal sleep behaviors, they are...
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If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis.
That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu."
Gastroenteritis can be brought on by norovirus — a highly contagious viral infection most often spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces.
It can be quite severe for some people, but for most,...
MAYO CLINIC: A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement? Is it something I can add into my diet to feel better?
ANSWER: Turmeric is becoming a common spice in many home pantries, especially since people are hearing of its many...
María Branyas was born in California and moved back to Spain when she was eight.
María Branyas Morera was born in California and moved back to Spain when she was eight. Photograph: Guinness World Records
Rachel Hosie, Jan 18, 2023
1. Replace some meat and dairy with beans and nuts
Swap animal-based proteins, such as red meat and dairy products, for plant-based alternatives, such as beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds.
This will help to boost the fiber content in your diet, which is important for digestion and our overall gut health too.
2. Replace butter with olive oil
Instead of cooking with butter, use olive oil — particularly extra virgin — which contains healthier...
Abbott’s Sturgis plant is the country’s largest manufacturing plant for infant formula. The company recalled products including powder formula sold under the labels Similac, Alimentum and EleCare labels after four children became ill with bacterial infections and two died.
While nut milk can be integrated into most toddler's diets, it doesn't have the right nutrients to replace breast milk or formula in babies under 1, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Neither does cow's milk, or other non-dairy milk substitutes.
After eight years, the researchers found having access to the most green space reduced the women’s death rate by 12% — and improved their mental health.
EAT THIS, NOT THAT!
Wondering what to expect from the Golden Arches in 2023? More innovative advertising campaigns, fresh takes on menu classics, and a whole lot of chicken.
Oh, and did we mention the futuristic take-out-only location featuring a conveyor belt?
When it comes to fast food supremacy, McDonald's is undeniably king of the hill. The chain routinely blows its competitors out of the water in terms of profitability and revenue.
For instance, in 2021 it...
FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The December recall of those Listeria-contaminated mushrooms imported from China was expanded on Friday.
Utopia Foods Inc of Glendale, NY made the expanded recall announcement of more of the 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported from China, with clear and blue plastic packages with clear markings of “Best before 03/02/2023” or “Best before 03.09.23.
The recalled “Enoki Mushrooms” were distributed in NY, NJ, and CT to produce wholesale companies from Jan. 6...