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In the thick of cold and flu season in the winter, U.S. death rates have ranged 8% to 12% higher than in warmer months, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Given this higher risk, experts say it’s more important than ever for people to take care of their health. Jamie Winn, a South Carolina…

A company is offering a large cash prize to the person who can create the best “Elf”-inspired dish this holiday season. OnlineCasinos is hosting an “Elf” competition to find the most creative and festive dish inspired by the 20-year-old holiday movie. The company is asking participants to make a Buddy the Elf-inspired dish — and…

Heart disease kills more people in the U.S. than any other cause of death — yet many Americans aren’t aware of one major genetic risk factor. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that can greatly increase the chances of a heart attack when it’s present in high levels in the blood. Dr. Seth Baum, a…

The temperature is changing — and so are the recipes many people are already making or planning to make this fall season. Celebrity chef Robert Irvine, based in Tampa, Florida, shared a favorite fall recipe with us this holiday season. His hope is to inspire a new dish using any delicious leftovers from family get-togethers and…

Thanksgiving is Nov. 23, 2023 — and millions of Americans are preparing to cook their turkey, sides and desserts. When it comes to cooking your own turkey, the chef in the home — no matter who that might be — tends to do his or her due diligence in terms of proper prep for the…

An estimated 61.9 million U.S. adults are on blood pressure medication according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that cutting just 1 teaspoon of salt each day could have the same effect. Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical…

Adults are sedentary for an average of 9½ hours each day, studies have shown — and all that sitting could be putting people’s heart health at risk. Researchers from the University of College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney found that replacing just a few moments of sitting with any other type of activity…

The holidays are nearly here, and as many people plan for the best meals to prepare, outfits to wear and décor to dress up their homes in their holiday best, one person knows a thing or two about the topic. Amanda Barkley is a freelance florist, designer and content creator who brings considerable experience in…

With fall in full swing, anticipation for the annual turkey-day feast is on the rise for many who love the November holiday. While many are familiar with the tradition of roasting the iconic bird, how much do you really know about the nutritional aspects of turkey? And lest anyone think Thanksgiving season is the time…