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A registered dietitian sets the record straight on those foods you were previously told are “bad” for heart health. Foods like eggs, shellfish and full-fat dairy actually contain important heart-healthy nutrients. No need to cut out potatoes, coffee or dark chocolate — these foods can also be good for your heart. For years, certain foods have been labeled as “bad” …

Want a COVID shot this fall? Bay Area experts say it may not be simple  San Francisco Chronicle For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all  NBC News COVID Cases Are Rising: When Can We Expect New Vaccines?  AARP Can You Still Get a Covid Booster? It’s Too Complicated  Bloomberg Getting a Covid shot this fall could …

playlist=”W5xXwQyA” playlisttype=”dynamic” placement=”true” jwpropertyid=”XDErnc08″ /] We’ve got some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that a new study out of Harvard has established a link between eating potatoes and an increased risk of developing diabetes. But the good news is not all potatoes are equal: There are plenty of spuds you can keep on your plate, …

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, My husband (we’re both men) brought home a guy for a threesome without telling me, saying he wanted it to be a “surprise.” It was. The guy happened to be incredibly hot, so I went along with …

Higher dose means better results. Too much magnesium can cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, or even low blood pressure. For most adults, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is around 310-420 mg of elemental magnesium, depending on age and gender (source: National Institutes of Health). Supplements should fill nutritional gaps, not flood the system. If the diet already includes magnesium-rich …

Some social media users have recommended the use of a diversity jar as an easy way to improve gut health through at-home cooking. A diversity jar aims to add a wider array of plants to your diet, which can boost gut health by fostering a more diverse microbiome in your digestive system. Better gut health can improve digestion, strengthen the …

Most sleep advice feels made for someone with no anxiety and a perfect blackout curtain. You’ve probably already tried the magnesium, the screen limits, the warm baths. But a new study suggests something far more physical (and zen-ful) may actually help: high-intensity yoga. Researchers at Harbin Sport University analyzed 30 randomized controlled trials across more than a dozen countries. They …

Every summer for the past several years, including this summer, COVID cases have increased throughout the United States as people spend time in air-conditioned spaces and as summer travel peaks. It is expected that COVID cases will continue to rise as kids head back to school, and then reach a peak in early September. “Most of those COVID-19 [infections] are …

***WARNING: This story contains graphic content. Viewer discretion is advised.*** Images of “Frankenstein” or “zombie” rabbits and squirrels with unusual growths recently started circulating on social media — and now photos of deer with warts seem to be joining the bizarre trend. The images may appear alarming, but wildlife experts said the lumps or abscesses on deer and other wildlife …

Targeting blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure more than higher goals. Credit: Shutterstock Lowering systolic blood pressure below 120 mm Hg may prevent more cardiovascular problems than higher treatment goals, according to new research. While the stricter target carried a higher risk of side effects and greater medical costs, the …