(franckreporter/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español Winter’s coming. The leaves have fallen, temperatures are dropping and there’s less daylight to brighten our moods. While some enjoy the changing of the seasons, millions of U.S. adults will experience a form of depression during the winter months known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. It can…
(OKrasyuk/iStock via Getty Images) Anybody in the mood for a snack? The answer is almost certainly yes. An estimated 95% of U.S. adults reported consuming a snack on any given day, according to pre-pandemic survey data from the Department of Agriculture. And snacks contributed more than a fifth of the calories that adults eat. So…
(Elena Nechaeva/iStock via Getty Images) Adults with persistent asthma may experience nearly twice the amount of plaque buildup in major arteries leading to the brain as people without asthma, raising their risk for a stroke, new research suggests. The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, also found higher levels of…
(Maren Caruso/Stone via Getty Images) Whether served in a casserole, almondine or roasted with garlic, green beans are sure to make an appearance on many a table this holiday season. And unlike many of the tempting treats that make up holiday meals, the green bean is one item that’s not usually served with a side…
(eclipse_images/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español Overindulgence is a Thanksgiving tradition rarely praised by health experts. But when it comes to the reason for the season – gratitude – feel free to serve up as much as you can. That’s because research suggests expressing gratitude might be not only a nice thing to do,…
(matimix/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Soccer is filled with cardiovascular activities that can benefit the brain as well as the heart. From fullbacks sprinting back to prevent a counterattack to midfielders jogging up the other end to build up play, players on the pitch are rarely standing still. The quadrennial World Cup, being…
(Natalia Gdovskaia/Moment via Getty Images) When it comes to reduced-carb diets, it may be quality, not quantity, that matters most. New research finds that animal-based, low-carbohydrate eating was associated with a higher Type 2 diabetes risk, whereas plant-based, low-carb eating was associated with a lower diabetes risk. The research, recently presented in Chicago at the…