Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside – cocoa powder – that counts
Jan 10, 2024
The possible health benefits of cocoa powder have been studied for centuries. Whether they carry over into chocolate isn't clear, even if many of us wish it were so.
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What motivates a motivation expert? Competition, for one.
Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Philip Gable no longer makes New Year's resolutions. Here's his advice for staying motivated all year long.
Get past its spines and reap health benefits from the prickly pear cactus
Aug 4, 2023
The prickly pear cactus may look menacing, but its pads and fruit can pack a nutritional punch.
Your home – and where it's located – may affect your health
Aug 1, 2023
A person's home and neighborhood environment may play a major role in cardiovascular disease risk due to a wide range of factors affecting health behaviors, attitudes and resources.
Is venting good for your health?
Jul 28, 2023
Venting to someone with an empathetic ear may help relieve stress. But when done too often or to the wrong person, it can have negative consequences, experts say.
Extreme heat mixed with air pollution may double risk of fatal heart attack
Jul 26, 2023
The risk of a deadly heart attack may increase when a heat wave combines with high levels of pollution, new research from China suggests.
A net benefit? Here's how watching soccer might affect your health
Jul 18, 2023
Loyal fans gearing up for the Women's World Cup should be aware of how fandom could affect their health gooooals.
As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping
Jul 17, 2023
E-cigarette use continues to grow, especially among young people. So does evidence of adverse health effects, according to an American Heart Association report.
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Jul 14, 2023
A technology-dependent world requires continuous learning to perform daily tasks. This can be stressful for older adults, as they begin to lose the cognitive skills needed for new learning.
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
Jul 12, 2023
Summer is a time when kids can gain unhealthy weight, and several factors put Latino children at higher risk for developing obesity.