Fight menstrual cramps with food. Here’s how | CNN

Fight menstrual cramps with food. Here’s how | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN  —  About 85% of girls suffer painful bloating, cramps and abdominal pain during their monthly periods — and for some the problems can last for years. “Since menstrual … Read more

A heckler threw a beer can at her. But comedian Ariel Elias got the last laugh — and sip | CNN

A heckler threw a beer can at her. But comedian Ariel Elias got the last laugh — and sip | CNN

CNN  —  In her 11 years of doing standup, this was by far the worst heckler Ariel Elias had ever encountered. The comedian’s gig at the Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey on Oct. 8 started like any other, so she never anticipated becoming the subject of a viral video and … Read more

Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated | CNN

Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study says, especially ground and caffeinated | CNN

CNN  —  Drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death, a new study found. “The results suggest that mild to moderate intake of ground, instant and decaffeinated coffee should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle,” said study author Peter Kistler, … Read more

Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds | CNN

Drinking at least 4 cups of certain teas may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, research finds | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN  —  Drinking black, green or oolong tea might have more benefits than a little energy boost – a certain amount could reduce risk of developing type … Read more

Study finds potential link between daily multivitamin and improved cognition in older adults | CNN

Study finds potential link between daily multivitamin and improved cognition in older adults | CNN

CNN  —  Taking a daily multivitamin might be associated with improved brain function in older adults, a new study says, and the benefit appears to be greater for those with a history of cardiovascular disease. The findings did not surprise the researchers – rather, they were shocked, said Laura Baker, an author of the study … Read more