DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We hear a lot about “heart-healthy” diets, but the guidance seems to always change. It’s confusing to me. What foods are important, and what should we avoid? ANSWER: One of the most important factors for a healthy heart is to try to follow a healthy diet. We usually recommend a Mediterranean diet, which is mostly […]
What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food products can use the word “healthy” on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise […]
Four NFL teams remain in the hunt for Super Bowl glory, with the Buffalo Bills set to visit the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, and the Philadelphia Eagles set to play host to the rival Washington Commanders in an NFC East fight for their conference crown. All four have proven talented enough to […]
Most cancer cells have too many or too few chromosomes, distinguishing them from normal cells. But a new study shows that healthy breast tissues can also have cells with unusual copies of chromosomes. The finding challenges how scientists classify cancerous cells and could influence how early breast cancer is identified in the future. Each cell […]
This applies not just to things you have to do, but also things you think you want to do. Maybe you think you should learn Spanish, but you haven’t done anything to actually learn Spanish. Admitting that you aren’t actually committed to the idea enough to do the work of learning Spanish can help close […]
Most Americans look at the beginning of a new year as a fresh start, and an opportunity to set goals to better themselves over the next 12 months – and members of Congress are no exception. Like millions of people across the U.S., lawmakers are setting their own New Year’s resolutions, ranging from the professional […]
The stock sell-off on Wall Street was “healthy,” as the Federal Reserve’s cautionary projection on future rate cuts gives investors a “reality check,” according to Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point at its last meeting of the […]
Today’s age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he’d like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality […]
During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food […]
Instagram content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Does Face Yoga Actually Work? Experts say that face yoga can work as it stimulates your facial muscles. “Unlike body muscles, which are frequently engaged through physical activity, facial muscles often remain underused,” Edyta Jaroszmaster esthetician at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue, […]
