You can’t really eat too many bananas — especially if you’re a woman over the age of 50, according to the findings of a new study regarding potassium intake and stroke prevention. Published on Thursday in the journal Stroke, researchers discovered that....
Read MoreKate Middleton is pregnant again! The palace has confirmed that the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are indeed expecting a child. Kate, who is in the very early stages of pregnancy, will give birth next year to a second child who will join big brother Prince George.
Read MoreCould action-packed TV fare make you fat? That’s the implication of a new study that found people snacked more watching fast-paced television than viewing a more leisurely paced talk show.Cornell University researchers randomly assigned almost 100 undergraduates to watch one of three 20-minute sessions featuring:
Read MoreGluten-free diets are all the rage right now, but how much do people really understand about what amounts to a major lifestyle change? Researchers at the University of Florida set out to get to the bottom of the public’s misconceptions about the buzzy protein that’s found in wheat, barley, and rye.
Read MoreLabor Day weekend is upon us. Did you forget to make plans? Check out some of these last-minute ideas ... Book a hotel now! Pick a place within a couple hours of your house, one that's an easy drive away and book it. The longer you delay your booking, the better deals you can get.
Read MoreSo, you couldn't sleep last night. You’d like nothing more than to go back to bed, but you've got a long day of work staring you in the face. How do you power through? Science of Us talked to sleep researchers to figure out how to get through a day after you've had a sleepless night.
Read MoreRaising a child in the U.S. is quite an expensive proposition for the average American middle-income family. So how much does it cost to raise a child in the U.S.? A whopping $245,340! That's right! Till your child becomes an adult, that is the cost involved in bringing him/her up according to a new report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) annual report.
Read MoreAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 80 percent of adults in the United States consume caffeine on a daily basis, and they take in an average of 200 milligrams (the equivalent of two five-ounce cups of coffee) per day. With those numbers in mind, it actually begins to make (some) sense that a recent survey of over 7,000 people found that most of them said they’d prefer coffee over sex.
Read MoreYou already know that consuming too much sugar isn’t good for you, but how much is too much? According to the World Health Organization, it’s any amount more than five percent of your daily calorie intake. For a person who consumes 2,000 calories a day, that works out to 25 grams of sugar. Twenty-five grams are actually a drop in the bucket compared to what you probably consume daily.
Read More"Fat free" may sound healthy, but sometimes it's not the smartest pick. Here are a few culprits to watch out for and what to eat instead.Like dairy skim milk isn't the only way to go if you're dieting: A few studies suggest that people actually lose more weight when they drink whole milk.
Read MoreWhen you're doing a little bit of dusting and cleaning up this weekend, remember to do a thorough job. We often clean surfaces and things that are visible, but we forget about the hidden nooks and crannies in our homes. Here are some spots you may want to tackle today.
Read MoreIf you want to pay less every time you pull out your wallet, try these smart strategies on your daily rounds. Learn to shop smart and spend less at the mall, the big-box stores, the gas station, the pharmacy, and at warehouse stores.
Read MoreWith the kids home from school, it’s okay to relax stringent school-year eating rules, right? Not a good plan. “Children tend to be less active in the summer because they have more downtime,” says Melinda Johnson, MS, RD, a registered dietitian in Phoenix, AZ, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Read MoreBackyard cookouts, beach days, and dinner by the campfire are essential get-togethers during the summer. But the heat that makes outdoor events so pleasant also provides the right climate for food-borne "bugs" to multiply and thrive..
Read MoreWhen Seth Galena and Hindy Poupko Galena welcomed their daughter, Ayelet, in December 2009, the new parents were over the moon. But soon, Ayelet began having digestive problems that their pediatrician couldn't fix, and eventually the little girl was diagnosed with dyskeratosis congenita, a rare genetic disorder that makes it hard for the body to produce healthy cells.
Read MoreHere are some of the thoughts that went through my head during Sunday night's World Cup game between the United States and Portugal: GO U.S.A. uh oh i'm sweating! I have some sympathy. It was 84 degrees with 70 percent humidity in Manaus, Brazil. But there are things you can do to keep your stars and stripes from running into a star-spangled mess.
Read MoreIt's really hot. We know. But don't let your desperation to cool down short-circuit your better judgment. Not all swimming situations are created equal, and some can get you into downright hot water when it comes to your health. Lakes, pools, and even the ocean can be dangerous places that land you in the emergency room if you aren't careful.
Read MoreMarie and Kevin Fortney of St. George, Utah, never expected their four children to get engaged at the same time, let alone decide to marry on the exact same day. But daughters Grace, Meagan, and Jessica and son Marcus decided that they wanted one huge wedding for all four couples...
Read MoreIf only staying safe this summer were that simple. Between bug bites, sunburns and the waves of nausea that erupt during long car trips, parts of summer can feel like one big hot, itchy, queasy roller-coaster ride.Read on for eight summer safety tips.
Read MoreAs the school year winds down and the dog days of summer beckon, we must take a few baby steps to readjust our household schedules. Here are some simple ways to tie up loose ends and truly enjoy some time with your family.
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