How to Get More Good Fats in Your Diet
Lumping all fats into one category—bad—may not be the best way to approach this tricky food group. Yes, consuming too many unhealthy dietary fats can set you up for potential health problems, including weight gain and high cholesterol. But there are several healthy fats that your body needs to function properly. These healthy fats do m
6 Tips for Healthy Low-Carb Eating
Switching to a low-carb diet may help you reach your weight-loss goals, but there are a few things to keep in mind so your food swaps are as healthy as possible. Always be sure to talk with your doctor before making any changes to your diet.
How to maintain a low-carb diet
Pick the right carbs. Carbohydrates—your body’s
Finding Your Healthy Weight
What is a healthy weight? The answer varies from person to person. One way to determine whether you are at a healthy weight is by calculating your body mass index (BMI). Another way is to measure your waist size. Both may provide information that you and your doctor can use to determine if your current weight is healthy—and how to go about ti
Health Screenings You May Need
Screenings may help detect medical problems sooner; in many cases early detection is the key to successful treatment. It’s important to know what screenings are available, and when the best time is to receive them.
Use the tool below to find out some of the common screenings you should talk to your doctor about. This may not be a complete li
How Stress Affects Your Health
Modern life is full of hassles and frustrations, deadlines and demands. Stress is a normal physical response to events or situations that make you feel threatened or out of balance in some way.
How stress affects your health: the stress response
When your body senses a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing stress hormones, including
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