The American Heart Association Introduces a New Standard for Measuring Heart Health
The way you’ve been measuring heart health might be due for an update. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently introduced an important new metric to its cardiovascular health checklist, making a significant change that could impact how we think about…
Insights from a Gastroenterologist: What You Need to Know
Let’s Talk About Your Gut Health Digestive diseases affect over 60 million Americans, making gut health a critical issue. To shed light on this, we spoke with Dr. Hiroshi Mashimo, a gastroenterologist and a member of Prevention’s Medical Review Board….
9 Effective Ways to Reduce Junk Food Cravings
What is Junk Food? Junk food refers to ultra-processed foods and drinks such as fast food, soda, candy, cookies, and salty snacks. These make up a large portion of many people’s diets. Studies show that junk food may account for…
Top 11 Dermatologist-Recommended Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin
Keep Your Face Protected While Minimizing the Risk of Redness, Irritation, and Breakouts By now, you know the importance of applying (and re-applying) sunscreen. It protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays, which can cause damaging burns, hyperpigmentation,…
Essential Insights: What Doctors Want You to Know About the Revolutionary New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease
The blood test was 90% accurate in the study. Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 6 million Americans, gradually eroding memory and cognitive abilities until even simple tasks become impossible. Traditionally, diagnosing Alzheimer’s has been a…
Four Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol casts a shadow over some of our favorite indulgences: buttery desserts, juicy steaks, sizzling bacon, and even coffee. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly 37 million Americans struggle with unhealthy levels of this yellowish, waxy substance…
The Health Advantages of Coconut Water
Coconut water is the naturally occurring fluid inside young coconuts (Cocos nucifera). As coconuts mature, a portion of this water transforms into coconut meat, which is the flesh found within the fruit. Drinking coconut water is not only refreshing but…
The Snack That Could Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
The Snack That Could Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals For many years, nuts were thought to hinder weight loss due to their high fat and calorie content. However, recent research suggests that nuts might actually be beneficial for…