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New Cholesterol Guidelines: Why You Need to Lower Your LDL Levels Sooner

Your chances of developing heart disease are affected by a wide range of risk factors – some you can’t control and others that you can. Among the most glaring of the modifiable factors are your cholesterol levels.

Hidden Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle: How To Protect Your Heart

Why Do I Have Electric Shock Pain in My Face?

Sinus infections, migraine headaches and tooth decay are among the many causes of temporary facial pain. But a searing jolt like an electric shock triggered by the lightest touch or movement may signal a more lasting problem caused by damage to a facial nerve.

Understanding the Gut-Heart Connection: How Microbiome Balance Impacts Health

Cluster Feeding: A Guide to Your Newborn’s Feeding Frenzy

On day one, your newborn may not want to nurse much, but within a day or so, they are ravenous. What’s going on?

How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Arthritis Symptoms

There is no cure for arthritis. But that doesn’t mean you can’t fight it and its symptoms – through a healthy diet, weight management and staying active.

From Sex Drive to Weight-Lifting: How Yoga Benefits Men

Despite yoga’s rising popularity among men, some still have misconceptions about it. 

Is Your Sleep Tracker Ruining Your Rest?

Sleep has become a hot topic in recent years, in part due to the rising popularity of tracking technologies. Ten percent of American adults now use devices to ensure a quality night’s sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. However, using these monitoring devices can trigger or worsen sleeplessness, and has even given rise to a new term, orthosomnia, an obsession with attaining the “perfect sleep.” In these cases, patients report feelings of failure, anxiety and insomnia if tracking benchmarks are not met. 

How Much Protein Do You Really Need?

Protein and amino acids are considered the building blocks of our bodies, aiding in the growth of everything from muscles to tendons and organs to hormones. Protein is made from more than 20 amino acids, nine of which are considered essential and can only come from food. We need protein to keep repairing our bodies as we age. Since our bodies don’t store amino acids and must make them, it’s vital to understand that not all amino acids are the same. 

Confusion on the Pasta Aisle

As a coveted comfort food, pasta’s popularity makes it a common item in many pantries. With the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending a limit to refined grains, and the dawn of gluten-free, low-carb and designer foods, pasta has become the perfect target for food manufacturers. A robust range of pasta choices, such as veggie, protein and bean now fill grocery shelves, begging the question: Which do I choose?