Dr. Chantrise Holliman was diagnosed with lupus in 2006. (Photo courtesy of Dana Lee Jones Photography) Up until it nearly killed her, Dr. Chantrise Holliman was not worried about the harm lupus could do to her heart. The educator had been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder in 2006, when she was in her early 30s,…
(VladGans/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español For many people, Mother’s Day celebrates special relationships, reinforces family bonds or evokes fond, poignant memories. But not for everyone. In some circumstances, the day of flowers and hugs and tributes to Mom can spark sadness, stress or even resentment. “Lots of people might struggle with the holiday,”…
Dr. Deborah Rohm Young enjoys a walk in Colorado’s Garden of the Gods Park in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Deborah Rohm Young) Dr. Deborah Rohm Young’s work might move you – or at least make you think about moving around a bit. As director of behavioral research in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Department…
(J_art/Moment via Getty Images) A century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating belts and aerobics. People sweated to the oldies with Richard Simmons and felt the burn with Jane Fonda, before dancing their way into Latin-inspired cardio workouts or joining a high-intensity fitness program….
(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…
(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…
(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…
Dr. Gustavo Vargas and Dr. Arianna Heyer (bottom row, third and fourth from left) with some of the more than 200 doctors from south Florida hospitals who meet up to play soccer twice a week. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Gustavo Vargas) Lea en español When Dr. Arianna Heyer left medical school in Philadelphia for an…
(Yana Tatevosian/500Px Plus via Getty Images) Lea en español Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays. And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it, the most scientific minds will tell you they need more evidence. An internet search will turn up all kinds of statements…
(Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images) Lea en español Don’t call it a comeback if it was never really gone, but the flu is poised for a breakout year. Like the killer in a horror movie franchise, this season’s flu is bringing fresh twists to a familiar theme. Here are seven things you should know to…