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Many people have heard that nuts can be a powerhouse of nutrition providing protein, healthy fat, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Nuts are a smart choice to incorporate into our daily meals and snacks, not to mention nuts are easy to take with us for the busy “on-the-run” type of days. Different types of nuts provide different nutritional benefits, eating a wide variety is the best option. Many healthy eating plans recommend incorporating nuts, including the Mediterranean diet.

What image comes to your mind when you think about someone with an eating disorder? There’s a good chance you picture a young, Caucasian teenage girl with anorexia, who may be painfully thin. Or, perhaps, you picture someone with bulimia as a heavier person, who is ordering through the drive through lane with a car already filled with food wrappers.

People from up north – or Floridians who have recently moved here from colder climates – may roll their eyes, but the winter months can get pretty chilly in the Sunshine State. Cold enough, in fact, that many people who stay active when the weather’s nice, cut way back on their exercise routines at this time of year.

The good news is, you’re feeling better after a bout with a cold, flu or pneumonia. The bad news is that your hacking cough just won’t go away. It may be even worse when you go to bed, making it difficult to sleep. After a few nights of trying to sleep sitting up, you know you need help.

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “listen to your heart.” Usually, that advice means to follow your instincts, but when it comes to heart health, people—especially women—should really listen to their hearts and understand what their hearts are saying.

If you’re 50 or older and haven’t gotten your shingles vaccine yet, here is an excellent incentive: it could reduce or delay your risk of developing dementia, a new study shows.

With every orthopedic emergency – from sprained ankles to broken fingers to arthritis flareups – there arises an urgent question: Where should you go for immediate help?

The widespread use of new weight-loss drugs is helping millions of people shed unhealthy pounds, but losing weight too quickly is a risk factor for developing gallbladder sludge, a frequent precursor to more serious digestive problems.

It’s natural to feel nervous as your surgery date nears. But the more you know about what to expect and how to prepare, the better you’ll feel.

Every spring, as pollen fills the air, millions of people worldwide seek relief from sneezing, coughing and nasal congestion. If you’re one of them, you may wonder if you have a cold, an allergy or a sinus infection.