Preventive care Archive

Olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet. Does "extra-virgin" offer special heart benefits beyond what regular olive oil can do?

Restaurant meals derailing your healthy eating plans? Discover simple tactics to enjoy dining out without blowing your goals.

Belly fat that won't budge can be more than a cosmetic concern. Learn how to spot risky fat around your waist and key habits to shrink it.

Curious which foods can drive up LDL, or bad, cholesterol? Explore the role of saturated fat and how Mediterranean-style eating may protect your heart.

Wondering if poultry belongs in a healthy diet? See how chicken and turkey stack up on protein, fat content, and other aspects of nutrition.

Last year's spring allergies were miserable. Learn when to begin antihistamines and nasal sprays so symptoms are blunted before pollen peaks.

Simple daily habits can shape your cancer risk. See which changes in weight, diet, exercise, and alcohol use may offer real protection.

Regular blood donations can sometimes lead to low iron levels and anemia. Learn why it happens, who's at risk, and when to pause giving blood.

Eating lots of healthy high‑fiber foods but battling embarrassing gas? Learn which ingredients may be to blame and simple ways to cut it down.

Learn how certain asthma medication affect your choices for the flu shot.