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Feet First

AdventHealth’s Dr. Narmo Ortiz Sheds Light on Foot and Heel Pain

Building a Healther Polk Initiative Targets Obesity

OBESITY IS BECOMING one of the nation’s greatest public health threats.

IN DEFENSE OF Hangovers

The head-throbbing, nauseous effects of overdrinking are an evolutionary miracle—and a prime excuse to veg.

Fastest to the Top

Last fall, a Nepalese climber set an astonishing new speed record for climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks. So why did so few people pay attention?

Elegy for a Minivan

It was ancient, unlovely, emasculating. Anyone would have been happy to see it go. Instead, the demise of the van triggered a weird kind of midlife crisis.

Cali's New Foodie Capital

Once sleepy Sacramento is now a hub of creative energy, thanks to new investments and a rich history. And it just may be America’s most exciting new dining destination.

We're With Her – Danai Gurira

The Tony-nominated playwright and star of Black Panther and The Walking Dead talks sword fighting, culture shock, and the secrets of the creative process.

Andy Samberg Is Ready For Anything

He invented viral video (“Lazy Sunday,” anyone?), made the jump from SNL cast member to sitcom star (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and is now starring in the indie flick Palm Springs. Is there anything the Hollywood funnyman can’t handle?

Tunnel Vision

Deep below the U.S. Mexico Border are scores of illegal tunnels used t smuggle weed, opioids –even humans. The Border Patrol's "Tunnel rats" are on the case.

John Turturro – Man of Many Parts

John Turturro is lionized for his portrayasls of outcasts and scoundrels. Yet, four decades into his career, the actor–and star of the Plot against America–is still hunting for fresh ways to provoke and perplex.

Eating Green

HEALTH BENEFITS AND TASTY RECIPES

Forget Cholesterol - Inflammation may be bullying your heart

“Don’t worry, take a statin.” That’s the heart health advice offered by smiling faces on TV, as well as much of the medical establishment. Pharmaceutically pushing LDL cholesterol levels to near-zero is the commonly accepted cure-all for heart disease. However, nearly half of all cardiac events happen to people with low cholesterol. Maybe there is another mechanism in play— current research says there is.

The Clear Skin

Diet Five foods to eat, and what to avoid, for a glowing complexion

Mind Your Meals

A holistic MD weighs in on forming positive eating habits

STEP UP SELF-CARE - NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

Here are five simple and effective ideas for enhancing your daily self-care rituals with very little effort!

Fight Winter Skin with food

Address dry, flaky skin from the inside, out.

Diabetes Diet

Snub the sugar spike with these recipes.

Top 5 Fitness Trackers To Rock 2020

Here is a tracker that can better measure calorie burn, understand resting heart rate & more with 24/7 heart rate tracking and a battery life of up to 7 days (varies with use and other factors).

Sheree Burton Interview: Her Tips On Fitness, Nutrition & Motivation

“You just wait!” That’s what Sheree Burton has heard repeatedly over the years from people.

The Right Fitness Class For You - Top Considerations

When it comes to finding the right fitness class, there are a lot of things you have to consider.

7 Tips For Eating A Clean Diet

Diet Feeling a little dirty?

Eating A Paleo Diet

Chances are you’ve heard of the paleo lifestyle. The paleo name comes from eating as our ancestors likely did during the Paleolithic era before things like dairy and grains were introduced. Eating a paleo diet allows you to get back to your “roots” (quite literally) by eating mainly meats, fruits and vegetables and eliminating the refined, sugar & trans-fat laden “foods” that have taken over our diets.

Could A Gluten-Free Diet Reduce Your Risk Of Diabetes?

Research has examined the possibility and found some answers.

How To Promote Heart Health Naturally

The leading cause of death in women is heart disease, but most people don’t know it.

Eat Your Way To Better DNA

The field of epigenetics describes how outside factors influence the behavior of our genes, and one of the most powerful outside factors is food. The genes you’re born with are just the beginning. Dietary changes can help your immune system fight off infection, your mitochondria burn body fat, and the cells in your skin and joints produce the collagen that keeps your complexion clear and your joints pain-free.

7 Strategies To Curb Cravings

Practice mindful eating and lose weight for good

Wake Up Your Brain

The secret to keeping everyday life from becoming boring is surprisingly easy

Substituting Chicken for Beef Doesn't Lower Cholesterol

If you’re trying to reduce your cholesterol, cutting back on red meat is a good idea— but don’t replace it with white meat, says a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers compared LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol levels among three groups of people over a three-month period: one ate mostly lean beef, one mostly lean chicken or turkey, and one mostly plant proteins. Only the plant-based diet reduced LDL.

A Safe Home for Women

A random chat on an airplane led to a life-changing idea