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Want to know how strong you really are? Try hanging from a bar. It sounds almost too easy to count as a strength test. Read More.

If your sleep quietly went from reliable to unpredictable somewhere around your fiftieth birthday, you're not imagining it. Read More.

Eating healthy can seem impossible. One minute you’re intermittent fasting, the next you’re planning for a snack every two hours.And while those habits might seem like an effective nutrition strategy, there’s a reason they aren’t always working as well as you expect.“Many people are making well intentioned choices, but they’re missing key pieces of the puzzle,” says Ulysses Wu, MD, with Hartford HealthCare. Read More.

A new study suggests women taking a drug used to ease menopause symptoms may also face a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Read More.

How fit you are in midlife may help determine not just how long you live, but how many of those years are spent in good health, according to a new study published today in the JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. Read More.

If you think oatmeal is the default “heart-healthy” breakfast, it’s time to let beans into the conversation. A growing body of research shows that a simple half-cup of certain beans can lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol as much or more than traditional oat-based fiber, while delivering inexpensive protein, fiber and antioxidants in the same bite. Read More.

We’ve all been there — you’re getting blood drawn, but the clinician can’t find your veins. Maybe you didn’t drink enough water and now you’ve got to grit your teeth through multiple needle sticks. Read More.

Intermittent fasting, the eating plan that involves creating set amounts of time during which you fast or eat, has risen and fallen in popularity over the years. Read More.

Hormone-related symptoms are widely recognized in clinical literature as a common experience among women of reproductive age, particularly in relation to premenstrual syndrome. Read More.

If your fridge is stocked with skim milk and fat-free yogurt because you thought that was the healthier pick, a new study says it may be time to rethink that habit. Read More.

Do you like to eat breakfast before a morning workout or train on an empty stomach? For me, it depends. Over the years, I’ve experimented with fasted and non-fasted training, and my conclusion is that there’s no hard and fast rule as to which is best. Read More.

Osteoporosis isn’t just a women’s health issue. Experts explain why strength training, walking and balance work can help protect your bones and reduce your risk of fractures as you age Read More.

Waking up drenched, kicking off the covers, flipping the pillow to the cool side—if that sounds like your 3 a.m. reality, you’re far from alone. Up to 80 percent of menopausal women experience night sweats, and on average they can last about seven years, according to Lauren Streicher, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Read More.

Turns out ditching sweet-tasting foods might not do what you think. A new six-month trial found that eating more or less sweetness didn't shift how much people craved it — or move the needle on weight, blood sugar, or heart health markers at all. Read More.

When it comes to weight loss, convenience foods can either help or hinder your progress. While these foods may have a bad reputation, many options can actually support your weight-loss goals. In particular, frozen foods can be a game-changer. Read More.