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Get Your ‘5 a Day’ with Superstar Fruits and Vegetables
We all know that fruits and vegetables, which guard against cardiovascular disease, cancer and other health issues, should be a staple of our diets. But most Americans struggle to eat the recommended five servings a day.
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Does Having An Ovarian Cyst Mean I Have Cancer?
They might sound scary, but ovarian cysts are common. During each menstrual cycle, ovarian cysts regularly appear and disappear during ovulation. There’s a certain amount of anxiety that comes with cysts, which can be either benign — meaning they are harmless — or malignant, with cancerous cells. Most ovarian cysts are normal and resolve on their own, but there are times when your doctor might recommend surgery.
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For Athletes, Mental Health Matters — Even at Olympics
How does the greatest gymnast of all time become even greater? By recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health — and choosing to put herself and her safety first.
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What Is the Placenta and What Does It Do?
When you become pregnant, you not only grow a baby — you also grow a new internal organ. The placenta, which is crucial to both your baby’s development and your own metabolic health during pregnancy, forms and attaches to the uterine wall at fertilization.
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Bariatric Surgery and Mental Health: What You Need To Know
You’ve made the decision to have bariatric surgery and are excited about how your body will change. But have you thought about how the physical transformation will affect you mentally? You should.
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Dietary Fiber: Why It's Important and Where To Find It
Considering the role that dietary fiber play in our lives, it’s easy to understand why most Americans don’t spend a lot of time talking about it. In a nutshell, these indigestible carbohydrates are responsible for bulking up the size and weight of our stool, making it easier for the body to eliminate waste. That makes it a key part of a healthy diet – and something that has other unexpected health benefits.
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Why Men Are More at Risk for Kidney Stones
Anyone who has had a kidney stone knows that passing it can be incredibly painful. Though relatively common in both men and women, men are more likely to develop a kidney stone. In fact, nearly 11 percent of men will experience a kidney stone in their lifetime, versus just 6 percent of women.
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Houseplants Are Good for Your Physical and Mental Health
Last year, sales of houseplants exploded. Not only did they give us a distraction from the pandemic and a splash of nature into our housebound lives, but it turns out plants are good for our mental and physical well-being, too.
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Learn the Difference Between Painful Periods, Endometriosis and IBS
If you have pain in your pelvic area, it may be difficult to know what’s causing your discomfort. Maybe you feel nauseous or constipated, or have diarrhea. You may have mild to severe cramping during your period. Or perhaps you have pain during intercourse or during a bowel movement. These symptoms can range from inconvenient to incapacitating, and the causes can vary as well.
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What is Comprehensive Stroke Care—and Why is it Critical?
Although stroke rates have declined over the past two decades due to improved medical care and better control of risk factors, stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of long-term disability.
