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Black-Eyed Peas, Please!

Dec 19, 2023 · UHN Staff · Daily

The Folklore. Serving up black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is said to bring good luck all year long. Tradition calls for the slow-cooked comfort of a pot of Hoppin’ John, the Southern soul food dish of black-eyed peas, collard or mustard greens, and rice. But there are many more … Read More

Sleep Is Not Always a Given; Diet Might Help You Get Those ZZZZs

Nov 29, 2023 · Denise Webb · Daily

Sleep. It’s necessary for good health, for life itself—just as much as the air we breathe and the food we eat. In fact, sleep has been referred to as the “foundational pillar of health.” While drifting off for a good night’s slumber comes easily to some of us, for others … Read More

Savor the Sweet Potato

Oct 26, 2023 · Lori Zanteson · Daily

The Folklore. Sweet potato or yam? Most likely, it’s a sweet potato. The most common varieties of sweet potato in the U.S. have smooth orange or red skin, orange flesh, and a sweet flavor. Yams, which are rare in American grocery stores, have rough brown skin, starchy white flesh, and … Read More

Study Suggests That Mental Health Disorders Affect One Out of Two People by Age 75

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Daily

About 50 percent of the population will develop a mental health disorder by the age of 75, according to a large international study that also found the most common disorders differ between women and men. The study, led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Australia’s University of Queensland, covered … Read More

Exercises For Mobility

Jun 30, 2023 · Jim Brown, PhD · Daily

Regardless of your age or physical condition, you can improve your balance and increase your mobility. First, determine your strengths and weaknesses. A doctor, physical therapist, or other health care professional can help. Next, find a set of easy balance exercises that fits your needs. The following are three exercises … Read More

Vestibular Migraine Diet

Apr 27, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Daily

If you’ve ever suffered from headaches, you’re well aware how disruptive they can be. When they strike, they might inconvenience an hour, wipe out an entire day, or in cases of migraine, especially vestibular migraine, they can negatively impact quality of life. More than 17 percent of women and nearly … Read More

Can a POTS Diet Relieve Symptoms?

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Daily

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, is a frustrating condition that can disrupt and negatively impact the quality of daily life. The normal, everyday movement of simply standing up triggers rapid heart rate, dizziness, or a drop in blood pressure that usually resolve upon laying down. Although the cause isn’t … Read More

Should I Take a Beet Supplement?

Apr 25, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Daily

Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of apparent health benefits, including increased energy, improved physical performance, and reductions in blood pressure. Because they’re made from beets, the colorful root vegetables rich in nutrients and powerful health-promoting plant compounds, beet supplements may be a desirable … Read More

Bone Spurs on the Spine

Mar 30, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Daily

The medical term for a bone spur is an osteophyte, which means bone growth. Bone spurs can occur at the edges of bones, especially where they come in contact with other bones called joints. They can form on the edges of joints in your hands or feet, you may be … Read More

Swollen Lymph Nodes in Your Neck: What You Need to Know

Mar 30, 2023 · Chris Iliades, MD · Daily

There are about 600 lymph nodes in your body, and most of them are located in your neck. A lymph node is part of your body’s defense system. A body fluid that comes out of your blood, called lymph, runs through your lymph nodes. The job of the lymph node … Read More

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