What happens to your body when you eat raw cookie dough
admin Studio Prostock/Shutterstock You may have heard that you shouldn’t eat raw cookie dough. However, not everyone thinks it is harmful, as there are many people who consume it regularly and…
You can reduce your risk of dying prematurely by making this small change
David Angelini/Shutterstock Social media highlights some of the physical benefits of exercise, like looking great in a tank top or showing off chiseled abs in the summer. Of course, exercise…
Does “farting” contribute to healthy aging?
Ariel Skelly/Getty Images Walking is one of the easiest ways you can get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week to keep your heart healthy and your bones strong.…
We tried running for a week to see if it burned more calories than walking. Here’s what we found.
Beth Bradford One day my friend Jeff was carrying a 35 pound backpack to work. Since he spends most of the day on his feet, I asked him why he…
Underrated high-fiber legumes that are good for cholesterol
We may receive commissions from purchases made through our links. Photographer: Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images It’s time for lima beans to step out of the shadow of other popular bean…
How swimming can improve your sex life if you’re over 50
Ascentxmedia/Getty Images Exercise is good for people of any age, but if you’re over 50, staying fit takes on a completely different meaning. It’s about preventing disease, maintaining strong cognitive…
What is it and how does it change your body?
Parfenish_579/Shutterstock You’ve seen the #goruck hashtag on TikTok. Or maybe you haven’t. CrossFitters will do twisting as part of a WOD (workout of the day) or as part of an…
What we know about milk thistle and prostate cancer prevention
Mstudioimages/Getty Images As men age, the risk of prostate cancer increases significantly. According to Cancer Research UK, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, affecting one in…
What’s hidden in a box of liquid eggs?
udeyismail/Shutterstock Eggs have become a star in the health world, packing a surprising amount of nutrients in a relatively small package. From protein and "good" fats to vitamins and iron,…
The healthiest way to boil eggs if you have high cholesterol
Jgi/jamie Grill/Getty Images Eggs can be a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, depending on how you prepare them. Adding colorful vegetables to your omelet will keep you full until lunch,…