Once you hit your 50s, Landsverk says, even moderate drinking can wreak havoc on the body. “Alcohol, besides the vascular damage and dementia risks, increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer (after disease),” she said. Because cancer risk drastically increases as we age, adding any amount of alcohol into the mix will only further increase that risk. “Plus, as we…
Experts Are Sharing The "Red Flag" Ingredients That They Never Put On Their Plate At A Salad Bar
June 23, 2025
According to Trevor Craig, corporate director of technical training and consulting and food testing expert at Microbac Laboratories, the most concerning items on a salad bar are typically the high-protein items like meat and any items with dairy or egg. “These items…
Sleep Experts Just Shared The Morning Habit You Should Avoid In Order To Get Better Sleep, And I'm Feeling Very Called Out
June 18, 2025
In what may be the most unrelatable (but definitely smart) action ever, sleep doctors don’t lie in bed, scrolling on their phones for 15 minutes before dragging themselves out of bed. “I try not to linger in bed because I definitely feel like that causes me to feel more…
According to Dr. Shilpa Grover, the director of the onco-gastroenterology program in the division of gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, refined grains aren’t great for your gut.
“Studies that have evaluated dietary patterns have clearly shown that a…
Experts Are Sharing The Five Foods That Can Actually Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health
April 19, 2025
We rarely think about food in relation to our mental health. We worry about it leading to health issues, such as cardiovascular or gastrointestinal problems, but did you know that different foods and beverages can exacerbate anxiety spikes and even bouts of…
Housekeeping works hard, and, out of respect for them, hotel workers never leave a mess in their own hotel rooms.
“I always try to keep the room in order out of respect for the house cleaners. No one expects guests to leave a room spotless, but some common courtesies when…
Nutritionists And Dietitians Reveal The One "Healthy" Food That Could Be Harming You As You Age
February 17, 2025
If you’re on little or no medication, you may be wondering what foods you should try to eat less of. The answer to that probably isn’t as surprising — and by the way, these foods (and drinks) are on the list for people who are on medication, too.
“You’ll…
If tomato season is the highlight of summer, potato season is the highlight of fall and winter. As we stock up on flavorful sweet potatoes for fall dinners and russet potatoes for Thanksgiving sides, one big question lingers for potato lovers everywhere: Is it safe to eat…
Registered Dietitians Are Sharing Tips And Foods That Will Help If You Suffer From Acid Reflux And Heartburn
February 14, 2025
By adding parsnips to heavier meals, you can increase flavor in your food without increasing fat, meaning it won’t be nearly as heartburn-inducing (but just as, if not more, delicious). “Try to increase the load of fresh produce in your meals, while decreasing the amount…
High-functioning depression is serious, and just as with more overt forms of depression, its consequences if untreated can include substance misuse and suicidal ideation.
In fact, someone with high-functioning depression might actually be at greater risk for suicide…
