Prevention

As a registered dietitian, a question I hear often is what to eat after a tough workout. People want to bounce back, feel less sore, and show up ready for the next session. Good news: the foods that support recovery are usually the same wholesome, everyday options you already know and love—and one in particular keeps earning attention from researchers and nutrition experts alike. That standout is the tart cherry.

Rice has spent years on the nutritional naughty list. Somewhere along the way, this simple grain went from beloved kitchen staple for many cultures to a food that certain influencers preach to avoid to support your health. As a registered dietitian, I hear it constantly: “Isn’t rice just empty carbs?” or “Doesn’t rice spike your blood sugar?” I love rice. Always have. It’s delicious, comforting, and it pairs with just about anything in my fridge.

Eating enough protein-rich foods every day is important for everyone, regardless of your goals or health concerns. But if you are at an increased risk of developing heart disease, struggle with high blood pressure or high cholesterol, or just want to make food choices that support your heart, enjoying the best high-protein snacks for heart health is a smart step to take.

Denise Austin shared two full-body exercise moves on Instagram. This workout is designed to build lean muscle mass, which can affect your body’s basal metabolic rate. Exercise pro Denise Austin, 69, took to Instagram to share a pair of full-body moves that she says will “boost your metabolism” by strengthening your muscles.

New research from Consumer Reports details the potentially harmful levels of arsenic present in rice. Some rice products have higher levels of arsenic than others. Here’s how to keep yourself safe. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), nearly 40% of Americans eat rice at least once a week. Whether you prefer brown rice, white rice, or even black rice, it’s a staple of many cuisines.

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could look into a crystal ball and know exactly what health challenges might be waiting for you five, 10, or 20 years in the future? This would give you plenty of time to make positive changes now to stay healthy later, potentially changing your destiny for the better.

Many people automatically think of Alzheimer’s disease when they hear the word “dementia.” While Alzheimer’s is the most common type, there are multiple kinds of dementia. Below, doctors explain different types of dementia. “Dementia means that the brain isn’t working well—there are treatable types, reversible types, and types we have limited options for,” says Douglas Scharre, M.D., medical director of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders at The Ohio State University.

Including enough iron-rich foods in your diet on a daily basis is critically important to your overall health. Not only does iron support brain, muscle, and immune system function, but it also helps your body make hemoglobin, the protein that transports oxygen from your lungs to your tissues through your blood, per the National Institutes of Health (NIH). That is to say, not getting enough of it can cause serious health problems.

With the average man expected to live to their mid-70s and the average woman clearing her 80th birthday, American life spans are continuing to get longer and longer. But making it to a certain age doesn’t necessarily equate to a life well lived. Even living to 100 can seem unappealing if you find yourself in poor health and unable to do the hobbies and activities you once enjoyed.

New research suggests a natural alternative may be as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes. Lotion containing 6% catnip oil worked as well as DEET in lab and field tests. There are pros and cons to using catnip oil, according to experts. DEET is widely considered the gold standard for mosquito repellents, but not everyone is a fan. Some don’t like its strong chemical smell or greasy texture; others worry about health and safety, although research doesn’t back up these concerns.