(Leestat/iStock via Getty Images) COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives. As more scientific research rolled out in 2022, these were the top 5 stories that readers were most interested in, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems So you’ve had COVID-19?…
(Atit Phetmuangtong/EyeEm via Getty Images) People with severely high blood pressure who drink two or more cups of caffeinated coffee each day could double their risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke or other type of cardiovascular disease, new research finds. But drinking green tea or just one cup of coffee did not have…
(Gabriel Vergani/EyeEm via Getty Images) Lea en español Need a healthy way to kick off the new year? You’re in luck. As the calendar turns, cultures across the world focus on good fortune and associate all kinds of foods with it. Here’s a look at which are healthiest – and how to handle those that…
Actress Susan Lucci. (Photo courtesy of Justice Apple) Women face unique health challenges. Here are the top 5 stories that dug deeper than cardiovascular disease alone, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Susan Lucci’s new stent and renewed mission for women’s heart health Three years ago, soap opera legend Susan Lucci was treated…
(wundervisuals/E+ via Getty Images) From scientific studies to firsthand experiences, here are this year’s top 5 stories that shine a light on health disparities in America, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Understanding ‘Black fatigue’ – and how to overcome it Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can…
(Carol Yepes/Moment via Getty Images) People born with heart defects may face a nearly ninefold higher lifetime risk for heart failure and develop it decades earlier than people born without heart abnormalities, new research shows. Though heart failure is extremely rare in young people, any occurrence in young congenital heart defect survivors signals a need…
(AlexandraFlorian/iStock via Getty Images) From oatmeal to olive oil, here are the top 5 food stories readers were hungry for in 2022, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Rounding up healthy rice choices With thousands of varieties, rice is easy to take for granted. Here’s how to make it part of a well-rounded…