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

What’s the magic number of steps to keep weight off? Here’s what a new study says | CNN

What’s the magic number of steps to keep weight off? Here’s what a new study says | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide up will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN  —  Taking 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults, while already overweight adults can halve their odds of becoming obese by adding an additional 2,400 steps — … Read more

When you eat may dictate how hungry you are, study says | CNN

When you eat may dictate how hungry you are, study says | CNN

CNN  —  We all know that eating later in the day isn’t good for our waistlines, but why? A new study weighed in on that question by comparing people who ate the same foods – but at different times in the day. “Does the time that we eat matter when everything else is kept consistent?” … 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

Combining weight training with another activity could lower your risk of early death, study finds | CNN

Combining weight training with another activity could lower your risk of early death, study finds | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide up will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN  —  Aerobic activities and weight training have health benefits on their own, but combining them could have even greater effect when it comes to disease prevention and early … Read more

How to help your teen get moving | CNN

How to help your teen get moving | CNN

Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. CNN  —  It’s no secret that exercise is important for your health, whatever your age. And it’s tempting to assume kids have no problem staying active. After all, there is gym class in school, recess for the younger … Read more

Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says | CNN

Night owls at high risk of certain chronic diseases, study says | CNN

Sign up for the Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN  —  If you prefer to go to bed and get up later – a sleep chronotype known as being a night owl – you may be at higher risk for type 2 diabetes and heart … Read more

Curb hunger with a big breakfast but don’t count on it for weight loss, study says | CNN

Curb hunger with a big breakfast but don’t count on it for weight loss, study says | CNN

Editor’s Note: 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  —  Many people eat the bulk of their calories at night, limiting breakfast due to busy workdays and school mornings, and experts have long … Read more