In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleProtein & GasProtein Supplements & GasTips for Managing GasFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Protein & Gas Protein Supplements & Gas Tips for Managing Gas FAQs Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Feeling gassy? You are not alone. We all pass gas, averaging 13 to 21 times per day. While some of us blame protein-rich foods as the source of our flatulence,proteinis not the primary offender....

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesSalt is a calorie-free condiment used to preserve food and elevate the flavor in a uniquely delicious way. But even though salt has no fat, calories or any other factors that traditionallycontribute to weight gain, surprisingly, consuming it may be linked to weight gain.Sea Salt vs. Table Salt: What’s the Difference?How Salt Can Make You Gain WeightConventional wisdom would lead people to believe that eating a calorie- and fat-free item would be A-OK for people trying to lose weight....

I love sparkling water—so much so that I have a SodaStream at home and at the office. You can imagine, then, how much I looked forward to researching the answer to: is seltzer water bad for you or is it good for you?Lucky for me, compared to straight-up water, seltzer is just as hydrating, says anAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutritionstudy. That’s good, because about half of us fall behind on the daily recommended 11 to 15 cups of water (from foodsanddrinks)....

Whether you get fix via store-bought cans or aDIY soda maker, there’s no denying that sparkling water makes hydrating a little bit more fun. For the most part, that’s great news: Most flavored seltzers are made without sweeteners (real or artificial) and naturally contain zero calories, so they’re a great swap for soda when you’re craving bubbles. But, do these bubbles cause inconvenient side effects like belching or bloating? We asked a gastroenterologist to explain why this might happen, and what you can do it avoid it....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat’s the Link Between Stress and High Blood Pressure?How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety to Prevent High Blood PressureFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What’s the Link Between Stress and High Blood Pressure? How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety to Prevent High Blood Pressure FAQs Hypertension, also known ashigh blood pressure, is defined as having a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mmHg....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleUnderstanding the ConnectionChronic StressEating HabitsStrategies In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Understanding the Connection Chronic Stress Eating Habits Strategies Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Stress is an inevitable—and necessary—part of our lives. It can prompt you to take action, crush a deadline and make things happen. Often stressors go away—you resolve an argument with your partner, complete a project or finish a move, or something you were worried about turns out OK....

The World Health Organization ranks chronic inflammatory diseases as one of the greatest threats to human health.Not to bear bad news, but sadly, in 2000, more than 125 million Americans had a disease linked with chronic inflammation, and over 61 million were living with more than one. Inflammationis a term you’ve likely heard before. It can actually be beneficial when it’s in response to an injury, like stubbing your toe. This signals that your body’s natural defense system is activating and getting to work in the short term, which is known as acute inflammation....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Vitamin D?How Is It Produced?Does Sunscreen Block It?How to Protect Your SkinShould You Take a Supplement? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Vitamin D? How Is It Produced? Does Sunscreen Block It? How to Protect Your Skin Should You Take a Supplement? Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Vitamin Dis called the sunshine vitamin for a reason. While we can get many essential vitamins and minerals from dietary sources, the main way we get this one is from sun exposure....

Close Photo:Adobe Stock Adobe Stock Cold plungesand ice baths are all the rage, but they may not be the most accessible options. If you’re looking for an alternative you can do at home, you may have considered taking a cold shower for the same benefits. While taking alukewarm shower is generally ideal, there are some similar benefits to taking a cold shower as there are to dipping in a cold plunge....

Turns out, there might be another solution for staying healthy when it feels like youdon’t have time to exercise. The evidence for short bursts of activity has been mounting for some time. (Remember the 7-minute workout?) But now there’s research showing that even really small sessions can have bona fide benefits. They’re called exercise snacks. “And they’re somewhere between that short walk to the water cooler in pre-pandemic times and high-intensity interval training,” saysScott Lear, Ph....

Photo: JULIE GOLDSTONEThere’s no better way to best the winter blues than to start shopping for seeds for your spring garden. We love supporting smaller industry players with lesser-known cultivars (and flavors!) that offer greater genetic diversity, essential to creating a resilient food system in the face of our changing climate. So, this year, consider snagging seeds from one of these four sellers.7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My First GardenKitazawa Seed Co....

As the classic idiom goes, prevention is better than cure, and this is exactly what much of the recent scope of dementia research has focused on. These 13 Things Could Make You More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s, According to a New Study Getty Images / MixMedia Adding to a mountain of research that suggests an overall healthy lifestyle can drastically lower risk for cognitive decline, we’ve learned thatwalking three times weekly,not smoking,playing musicandfollowing a generally heart-smart lifestylecan majorly move the needle and decrease the chances of receiving a dementia diagnosis....

Sleep has a major impact on our health. A good night’s rest can bea game-changer for weight loss,inflammationand even your immune system. Now new research from Northwestern University indicates that the space in which you sleep could have an effect on your cardiovascular health and insulin resistance.What Happens to Your Body When You Get a Good Night’s SleepAccording tothe study published inProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, light exposure during sleep could heighten your risk for heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome....

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Raimund Koch / jayk7You’ve likely been there: It’s 6:30 a.m. Your alarm is sounding, yet you’ve heard it so many times—and hit snooze on autopilot immediately—that it’s almost instinctual to do it again today. It’s stressful yet habitual. Why do we do this to ourselves? And is there something about this scenario that we can change to stop the snooze streak and actually wake up on time?...

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Images By Tang Ming TungWelcome toThrifty. A weekly column where associate nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.Ready or not, the holiday season is here. For many of us, that might mean there is a trip in our future. After last year, I will never take for granted an opportunity to visit my family in a different state, but that doesn’t mean that I’m totally stress-free when it comes to travel....