8 Essential Summer Safety Tips for Runners
Here are five things you'll need to know to stay safe before heading out on a run this summer, especially if you're a nighttime runner.
22 Times Celebrities Were Our Self-Love Heroes
From legendary tennis player Serena Williams to crooner Sam Smith, here are 22 celebrities who use their star power to be body positivity heroes we all need.
MyPlate Won the People's Voice Webby Award for Best Mobile Design
The LIVESTRONG.COM MyPlate team traveled to New York City to accept the 2018 People's Voice Webby Award for Best Mobile Design. Find out what they said in their five-word acceptance speech.
What Are the Signs of Mold Sickness?
Touching or inhaling mold or mold spores -- the seeds that help mold reproduce -- can cause health effects. Respiratory symptoms are most common, occurring as a result of irritation, mold allergy or asthma. Also, people with compromised immunity are more likely to get a serious infection from mold.
How to Lower Diastolic Blood Pressure Naturally
Lifestyle interventions can improve blood pressure readings, and high diastolic readings, or diastolic hypertension, can be improved by many of the same lifestyle therapies that reduce the systolic pressure.
How Much Raw Ginger Can You Eat?
Ginger, or Zingiber officinale as it's scientifically known, has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years and is still the go-to treatment for motion and morning sickness.
Top 10 Healthiest Cereals
Shopping for cereal can be confusing because of the many different options available. A healthy cereal should provide you with a bowl full of good nutrition.
Food That Lower A1C in Diabetes
The A1C test is used to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes, and to monitor blood sugars in these conditions. Diet is an important strategy for managing blood sugars, and emphasizing blood sugar-friendly foods within an overall healthy food pattern, can also help lower your A1c.
Caffeine in Green Tea Vs. Coffee
While green tea and coffee both have caffeine, coffee has a significantly greater amount per cup. Coffee and green tea have other nutrients in them that have been linked with significant health benefits.
Is Chipotle Healthy?
There's no black-and-white answer to this question, but by examining the ingredients, you can have a better understanding of what you’re getting and thus choose the options to make your next Chipotle outing a healthier one.
Which Is the Best Low-Carb Diet: High-Fat or High-Protein?
Low-carb diets have proven to be good for weight loss. But, when limiting carbs, you may wonder if it's better to eat more protein or fat to help you reach your goals. As it turns out, it all depends on you and your taste buds -- both low-carb, high-fat and low-carb, high-protein diets can help you lose weight.
The Health Benefits of Hot Sauce
New Mexico State University is home to the Chile Pepper Institute (which holds the rare and laudable distinction of being the only interesting institute in the world.