How Your Body Clock Affects Your Mental Health and How to Synchronize It
Have you ever wondered why a poor night’s sleep can make you irritable, anxious or sad? Poor sleep affects our emotions, but its timing also plays a role. Our circadian rhythms are nearly 24-hour cycles that regulate alertness, hormones, body…
15+ Blood Sugar-Friendly Menus with 25-Minute Dinners
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels just got easier with these delicious and nourishing recipes. From a variety of dinners, lunches, and breakfasts, this list features dishes you can include throughout your week. Plus, they contain fewer calories,…
The surprising link between sunlight and blood sugar
Now that the clocks have gone back, many Americans face a sad daily reality: ending the workday after sunset. This could be problematic for health, as sunlight benefits us in several ways. It helps regulate our internal clock, improves mood and supports…
New York child dies of measles, first fatal case in state in 30 years | Vaccines and immunization
An upstate New York child has died after contracting measles, marking the state’s first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced Monday. The child died in Lewis County, about 90 miles north of Syracuse, New York Gov. Kathy…
Woman cries over hair appointment after run-in, explained
Minor accidents often turn into viral moments on TikTok, as seen in a fender bender in Arizona in front of a Krispy Kreme. Video shows a woman crying after a collision because she was worried she would miss her hair appointment, according to Atlanta…
Florida battles largest dengue outbreak in decades, with hundreds infected
Florida health officials have confirmed 485 locally acquired cases of dengue this year, as the state grapples with its largest outbreak in decades. Between Oct. 18 and 24, state surveillance recorded 60 new infections, with the Tampa Bay area accounting…
‘Shocking and eye-opening’: Mother who lost baby daughter to flu hopes others will choose to get vaccinated
When 3-year-old Cayden Smith developed a mild fever and congestion on a Thursday evening in December 2014, her family initially thought it was a cold. The next day, they went to an urgent care center. “We let them know that she was supposed to get a flu…
Dietitian Reveals Healthiest Type of Canned Tuna
If you want to eat more fish, canned tuna is a no-brainer. Love it or hate it, this shelf-stable fish is one of the healthiest foods you can keep in your pantry. It’s a quick and easy source of protein and other beneficial nutrients. Plus,…
Washington state reports first US bird flu death in a year
NEW YORK — A person has died in Washington state from complications related to avian flu, the first such death in the United States in a year. The Yakima County resident, who had previous health problems, was exposed to avian flu at a dairy with infected…
Experts say high blood pressure guidelines don’t answer half of the equation
For decades, one of the most common recommendations for reducing high blood pressure has been simple: eat less salt. But a new scientific report suggests that this advice may be missing an equally important part of the equation. Researchers say…