(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…

(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,…

(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…

(Hirurg/E+ via Getty Images) Being physically active in middle age – before having a heart attack – may reduce the risk of having a second heart attack, according to new research. Scientists have long known that regular physical activity helps prevent stroke, heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease. But few studies have explored…

(Fly View Productions/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español Adding 1,000 or even 500 steps to your daily routine could lead to a longer life, new research suggests. Experts have long endorsed walking as a free and easy way for people to get a wide variety of health benefits, including improved sleep, prevention of weight…