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In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Soluble Fiber Can Help Lower CholesterolTips to Eat More Soluble FiberOther Strategies In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Soluble Fiber Can Help Lower Cholesterol Tips to Eat More Soluble Fiber Other Strategies Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images If you’ve been diagnosed withhigh cholesterol, it’s all too easy to focus on what you shouldn’t eat. But did you know that eating more foods rich insoluble fiberis an easy, all-natural way to lower your numbers?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe #1 Habit to Start Now to Reduce Your Risk of DementiaHow to Fit in More Activity for Brain HealthOther Habits for a Healthy Brain In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The #1 Habit to Start Now to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia How to Fit in More Activity for Brain Health Other Habits for a Healthy Brain While disease prevention often focuses on heart disease and cancer, brain health seems to be less talked about....

No matter how it manifests, we’ve all had brief lapses in memory and will continue to do so. It’s part of being human! Getty Images However, frequently forgetting entire words, facts, conversations or events on your calendar could be a red flag that your brain is struggling with something more severe. When memory loss becomes increasingly common or impactful, it’s nothing to shrug off. This is one of manysymptoms of possible cognitive decline....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleExercise & Pooping BetterTips to Exercise MoreOther Strategies In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Exercise & Pooping Better Tips to Exercise More Other Strategies Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images When it comes to going No. 2, we all want things to flow smoothly. But if you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements, you know how disruptive it can be to your quality of life....

Your blood sugar levels hinge on the habits you adhere to on a regular basis. For instance, when you exercise regularly, eat meals that contain a good mix of protein and healthy fat, stay hydrated, manage your stress levels and get quality sleep, you should experience balanced blood sugar levels. However, when you sit for most of the day, skip breakfast and frequently eat processed foods high in saturated fat, refined carbohydrates and added sugar, you may see your blood sugar levels rise....

More than a third of adults don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, according to theNational Sleep Foundation. And yet we all know how important sleep is for good health. Not getting enough can raise your risk for everything from weight gain and diabetes to heart disease and depression. All sorts of factors can impact how well you sleep—stress, caffeine, screen time too close to bedtime—but dietary habits can also affect the quality of rest you get....

Inflammation is one of the hottest topics under the ever-expanding wellness umbrella. Google “ways to reduce inflammation,” and you’ll find an endless number of lifestyle moves you can do to keep this condition at bay. But is there a “healthy” habit you’re doing right now that you should actually break? Think about it: When it comes to all of the ways you can manage inflammation, what youdon’tdo could be equally important as the changes you do make....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe #1 Habit to BreakThis Habit Prevents Weight LossHow to Break the Habit In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The #1 Habit to Break This Habit Prevents Weight Loss How to Break the Habit There are many healthy habits that can help you lose weight, like eating more vegetables, getting adequate protein, keeping a food journal and moving your body more. On the flip side, some habits can keep you from achieving your weight loss goals—likeeating mindlesslyand turning to food when you’re stressed....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images If you feel like you’re always operating at 50%, you have trouble catching enough zzz’s, or you just can’t seem to function without acup of coffee, it’s time to reassess your morning routine. The way you start your day has a major impact on your energy levels throughout the day. And adding one specific A.M. ritual has been repeatedly shown to help boost your energy, which can translate to a peppier mood and perhaps even more items crossed off your to-do list....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleThe #1 Habit to Live LongerSleep and LongevityHow Much Do You Need?Tips to Get More SleepThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article The #1 Habit to Live Longer Sleep and Longevity How Much Do You Need? Tips to Get More Sleep The Bottom Line Close Photo:Adene Sanchez/Getty Images Adene Sanchez/Getty Images You’ve no doubt read hundreds of articles over the years with helpful advice for creating healthy habits that improve the quality and quantity of your life—everything fromwalking 10,000 steps a dayand eating more of a plant-based diet to staying hydrated and keeping a gratitude journal....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesLosing weight can be tough, and all the confusing weight-loss advice online makes it even more difficult. Many extreme diets promise quick results, but they are also incredibly restrictive. After following a weight-loss plan for a few days, you may find yourself extremely hungry and probably miserable.Although calories factor into weight loss, the key to losing weight is to avoid getting to the point of being too hungry. As a matter of fact, the No....

Despite the fact that her first series,30-Minute Meals, debuted more than two decades ago and that she’s penned dozens of cookbooks and thousands of recipes for her shows and namesake magazine, if you try to describe Rachael Ray as a “chef,” she will kindly correct you. She’s “a cook, not a chef,” since she learned her craft at “HoJo’s” (her nickname for Howard Johnson’s, the restaurant where she honed her skills at scooping ice cream) and at the hip of her mom and grandpa....

Close Photo:EatingWell EatingWell In the pursuit of optimal well-being, cognitive health has become an important topic. We want to keep our brains young as we age. Several foods and supplements have been associated with a boost in brain power–in fact, there’s anentire dietdedicated to it. When it comes to how you season your food, herbs can also be part of the conversation. In fact, there’s one that stands out due to its brain-boosting benefits—sage....