10 Easy Dessert Recipes (That Are Good for You, Too)
Kayli Anderson has over a decade of experience in nutrition, culinary education, and lifestyle medicine. She believes that eating well should be simple, pleasurable, and sustainable. Anderson has worked with clients from all walks of life, but she currently specializes in nutrition therapy and lifestyle medicine for women. She’s the founder of PlantBasedMavens.com, a hub for women to get...
What Is Elderberry? Health Benefits, Risks, More
Most likely, you'll take elderberry as a supplement. You'll find these in gummies, liquids or juices, syrups, lozenges, dried, and in capsule form.You can buy elderberry jelly, jam, and wine online and in some stores. The taste is sweet and tart and, overall, enjoyable. But note that most research studies have focused on supplements and pure extracts, and not...
ADHD Meds Face Scrutiny from RFK Jr. and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission
A recent White House executive order is focusing national attention on medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and raising concerns among mental health experts about possible future restrictions.References to ADHD medications are included in the White House executive order from February 13 establishing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission created to investigate “the growing health...
Should You Be Worried About Toxins in Girl Scout Cookies?
Girl Scouts of America has been sued over allegations that its cookies contain pesticides and heavy metals like aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury.The lawsuit alleges that cookies sold by the Girl Scouts and produced by two companies that are licensed to do so — ABC Bakers and Ferrero USA’s Little Brownie Bakers — contain heavy metals and pesticides...
How to Beat Procrastination: 8 Tips
Procrastination is choosing to delay something you meant to do, even though waiting makes you worse off overall.Disengaging from the task makes us feel better immediately, explains Fuschia Sirois, PhD, a professor of social and health psychology at Durham University in England.Think of it like a Band-Aid for any uncomfortable feelings a task brings up (whatever it is —...
Best Ways to Manage It
Living with a chronic disease often means monitoring and tracking your symptoms, such as fatigue. This allows you to identify triggers, such as food and stress. It can also help you detect relapses early when the disease is inactive or in remission.When Crohn’s disease fatigue is getting in the way of your daily life, here are some of the...
What to Know About Eczema Light Therapy
While light therapy is not typically the first line of defense for people with eczema (moisturizers and corticosteroids are usually the first step), it could be a good option, especially for people who are trying to reduce the amount of creams and ointments they apply, says Page.This is backed up by research: Studies designed to evaluate how well light...
What’s the Safest Antidepressant for People With Diabetes?
Experts say the direct relationship between antidepressants and blood sugar is complex and not yet fully understood.“Research shows that different antidepressants influence glucose levels to varying degrees,” says Elizabeth A. Beverly, PhD, a professor at Ohio University in Athens and a researcher in psychosocial issues related to diabetes. “The effects on glucose depend on the specific antidepressant, dosage, duration...
Cannabis and Diabetes: What You Should Know
There’s not a lot of research on how cannabis use may impact those who have diabetes, says Scott Pilla, MD, a member of the American Diabetes Association’s professional practice committee and an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. “In general,” Dr. Pilla says, “it is not recommended … there really is...
Key Differences and Health Tips
Here are some things that triglycerides and cholesterol have in common.Too Much of Either Isn't Good for Your HealthTriglycerides and cholesterol are both necessary for a well-functioning body when they are at healthy levels. When the levels are too high, they pose health risks.When your body has too much LDL cholesterol, it can increase your risk of heart attack...
