(Vanish_Point/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Anybody who’s twisted, hustled, boot-scooted or learned how to do the Dougie knows dancing can be more than just a fun way to spend a Saturday night. But when music and motion link someone to their heritage, it might provide a special kick, boosting pride, social connections and…
(Moyo Studio/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español You’ve had a bad breakup, a rotten day at work or you’re just too exhausted to cook. You’re craving comfort, something to soothe your mood. So, you reach for … a salad? Probably not. But if it’s happiness you want, those leafy greens are a far better…
(AlexandraFlorian/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Believe it or not, there are thousands of varieties of rice, with colors ranging from black to purple to red and more. Of course, the type of rice most of us know best is white rice. You may have heard some people say rice isn’t nutritious or it…
(Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images) The major ingredients of a heart- and brain-healthy diet are fairly well-established: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish and low-fat dairy. Research shows people who stick to this eating pattern are less likely to get sick and more likely to live longer free of chronic disease. So why…
(Malte Mueller/fstop, Getty Images) You know that phrase “you are what you eat”? Nutrition scientists are getting to the bottom of what that means with an emerging area of research called precision nutrition. It’s a growing field of study that assumes each person may have unique responses to eating specific foods and nutrients – and…
(Laura Olivas/Moment, Getty Images) Lea en español If you struggle with the switch to daylight saving time, you might feel enlightened to learn it’s not just in your head. It involves an interplay between the clock, sunshine and your body at a cellular level. Planning ahead to shift clocks forward one hour, which happens this…
(Westend61, Getty Images) Lea en español It’s after midnight, well past your normal bedtime, and you’re about to start watching your third straight episode of that police drama or classic comedy while sitting on the couch with a blanket. Sounds like a cozy way to wind down the night. Just try not to do it…
(Maria Bobrova/iStock, Getty Images) Nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable risk factors – most notably high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity, according to new research. The findings suggest a large portion of dementia cases could be prevented, especially among Black and Hispanic adults, who…
(quickshooting/iStock, Getty Images) Eating a predominantly plant-based diet may substantially slow the rate of cognitive decline in older Black adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research. However, this dietary pattern had less effect on cognitive decline in older white adults, according to the findings presented Friday at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention,…
(Bill Oxford/E+, Getty Images) Resistance exercise that works on strengthening muscle may be better than aerobic exercise for improving the duration and quality of sleep, preliminary research shows. And that could be good for your heart. “It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for health, including cardiovascular health,” study…