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Baking soda water is the new health trend. Here’s what experts think

CNN — You may think the baking soda lurking in the back of your cupboard is only useful for absorbing gross refrigerator smells, cleaning produce or making baked goods. But some people would probably recommend you think again — because they’re adding it to their water and sharing online that they’ve found the ingredient improves their exercise performance, acid reflux, energy levels and more. But experts said whether the practice is helpful for various conditions is...

This common fruit may be the secret to better sleep

AS – If you’re struggling with sleep there are a host of aids and routines designed to assist in getting the rest you need. One possibly surprising place to look for help is… your fruit bowl. And one fruit in particular: cherries. And especially tart cherries, such as those of the Montmorency variety. These tart cherries have been shown to have considerable quantities of melatonin, a hormone in the human body that plays an important role in...

Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety?

Exercising may provide more benefit as a first-line treatment for mental health conditions.

Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable?

Q: I get ingrown hairs every time I shave. Can I get rid of them? It’s a common issue: Your freshly shaved, waxed or plucked skin appears smooth and hairless — until pimple-like bumps crop up days later. Ingrown hairs can occur anywhere on the skin, but they typically emerge in places you remove hair, like in the beard, pubic, leg and armpit areas, said Dr. Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, a dermatologist in Dallas. They typically look like...

Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

A large new study shows people who bike have less knee pain and arthritis than those who do not.

18 Effective Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

HEALTHLINE – High blood pressure (hypertension) often has no symptoms but is a major risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are 18 effective ways to lower your blood pressure levels. 1. Get enough exercise Research suggests that both aerobic and resistance exercise can help delay or manage blood pressure, and that after exercising, blood pressure may be lower for up to 24 hours after. Regular exercise means you regularly increase your heart and breathing rates. Over time...

Muscles in Knots? Here’s How to Loosen Them Up.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – If you’ve ever had a shoulder massage or used a foam roller, you have probably found a few small painful bumps deep in a muscle. Once you’re aware of these bulges — called myofascial trigger points, or muscle knots — they can be tough to ignore. How do you get rid of them? Many knots will go away on their own after a week or two. But a few treatments can...

Avoid mould and ride a bike: 20 expert tips on how to look after your lungs for life

THE GUARDIAN – We can’t breathe without them, and there are plenty of things that make them work less well. So what can you do to keep your lungs healthy? Pulmonologists weigh in on how to take care of your respiratory system for life. 1. No smoking “The most important thing is not to smoke,” says Philip Barber, a pulmonologist in Manchester. “Lung cancer kills 35,000 people a year in the UK – more than breast, prostate and...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing respiratory illness at home

Mayo Clinic News Network – The influenza season may have peaked, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is far from over. If you or a family member has the flu or other respiratory infection, Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says there are ways to manage most respiratory infection symptoms at home. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute "Most upper respiratory infections can be managed at home," says Dr. Ardon. That can start by...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Can honey help with coughs?

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Coughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be sitting in your kitchen pantry. Dr. Angela Mattke, a pediatrician with Mayo Clinic Children's Center, says honey can help soothe coughs for adults and children. But, she says, never give honey to a child under 1. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute A spoonful of sugar might help the medicine...

11 Health Benefits of Beet Juice

HEALTHLINE – Beet juice contains antioxidants, electrolytes, and other compounds that may help support heart and brain health, among other benefits. The beet is a bulbous, sweet root vegetable that most people love or hate. It’s not new on the block, but it’s risen to superfood status over the last decade. Research shows that drinking beet juice, or beetroot juice, may benefit your health. Here’s how. 1. May help lower blood pressure Beet juice may help lower your...

Do Tomatoes Cause Inflammation? Here’s What a Dietitian Has to Say

Tomatoes are packed with nutrition. They're also a member of the nightshade family of plants, which have been rumored to cause inflammation. Here, we'll separate myth from fact.

Can Certain Foods Really Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

You won’t find a silver bullet in a single food, experts say, but there are some that may help you build the best defense.

Cutting a teaspoon of salt is comparable to taking blood pressure medication

NPR – A new study published Monday in the journal JAMA found that cutting one teaspoon of salt a day results in a decline in blood pressure comparable to taking blood pressure medication. In this latest study, participants who cut out their daily salt intake by one teaspoon had lower blood pressure in just one week. This was even true for people already on blood pressure medication. But how much sodium is in one teaspoon of...

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