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☆ Can You Survive Summer?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-02 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

From sunburn to heatstroke to tick bites and even bear encounters, are you prepared for the challenges of the season? Take our quiz to find out.

☆ The Best and Worst Habits for Eyesight
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-15 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But many eye conditions are treatable or preventable, said Dr. Joshua Ehrlich, an assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Michigan. Here are nine common beliefs people have about eye health, and what experts have to say about them. Reading a book or looking at an electronic device up close is bad for your eyes. When we do, especially as children, it encourages the eyeball to lengthen, which over time can cause nearsightedness, or myopia. To help reduce the strain on your eyes, Dr. Zhu recommends following the 20-20-20 rule: After every 20 minutes of close reading, look at something at least 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds.

☆ How a Gastroenterologist Cares for Her Gut
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

She takes a fiber supplement. Federal health experts recommend that most adults get somewhere between 20 and 35 grams of dietary fiber each day. Doing so can keep your bowel movements regular, and your blood sugar and hunger levels in check. Even “I don’t eat the recommended amount of fiber from natural sources,” Dr. Kassim said, adding that it’s especially hard to do if you’re busy. While she tries to get as much fiber from her meals as she can, she also takes three or four fiber supplements (half a gram each) throughout the day.

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☆ How an Allergist Gets Through Allergy Season
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

If you develop symptoms like sneezing, sniffling and watery or itchy eyes every year starting around February and lasting through May, that’s a sign that you may have seasonal allergies, Dr. Agarwal said — and tree pollen is likely to blame. Luckily, there are various online pollen trackers, like those from Pollen.com and the National Allergy Bureau, that can help you estimate how bad your allergy symptoms may be in the coming days or weeks, she said. Dr. Agarwal checks these resources once or twice a week. And when pollen levels are high, she said you can take steps to reduce or even prevent your symptoms, including by taking allergy medications or accessorizing in a way that minimizes pollen exposure before going outside.

☆ How a Personal Trainer Plans His Workouts
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

The biggest hurdle is psychological. Mr. Howell has been obsessed with fitness since he was a 12-year-old boy in Trinidad, perusing fitness magazines at the local barbershop and lifting dumbbells in his garage. But cardio is his least favorite type of exercise. Knowing that, he intentionally starts each workout with cardio and does the longest and hardest runs early on. As the week continues, he loosens up and rewards himself with “the fun stuff”: lifting and strength training.

☆ Is This Cooking Oil Actually Healthy?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Oils are a staple in the pantry, but their high fat content often earns them a bad rap as an unhealthy food ingredient. Whether made from corn, soybeans or peanuts, not all oils are created equal. Some can lower our blood levels of LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol and raise our HDL, or “good,” cholesterol — others may do the exact opposite. And while research shows that some oils are associated with lower risks of cancer, others are not the health boon that some trends might have you believe. Since cooking oils come in so many varieties, it can be difficult to parse all the options, figure out how different types affect our bodies and make the best selections for our health.

☆ How a Therapist Manages Her Stress
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

She focuses on the big picture. When her baby got a cold for the first time, Dr. Burnett-Zeigler noted how her worries manifested in her body: a racing heartbeat, anxious thoughts, the buzzing urge to do everything she could to help. When she finds herself spiraling in similar ways, Dr. Burnett-Zeigler pauses, takes a deep breath and then figures out what she can and should do in the situation. “I thought about what was in my control, which was to care for her as best as I could at that particular time, get more information and get her to a doctor,” she said.

Economic worries have made this holiday season particularly stressful for some. The holiday season can bring out the absolute worst in some kids. Some parents welcome that break from structure, and that’s OK. “Parents get to decide what works and what doesn’t work with their family,” Dr. Naumburg said. “Gratitude and savoring are the opposite.”Dr. Kurtz recommended starting a simple gratitude practice early in the holiday season. As the holidays unfold, make an effort to savor the season, Dr. Kurtz said.

☆ How a Running Expert Keeps on Running
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

She schedules her runs like meetings. Dr. Hagobian treats her runs the same way she treats her work — with deliberation and deadlines. “I personally put it on my calendar like it’s a meeting,” she said. “So it’s part of what I’m going to do that day no matter what.”To accommodate her schedule, Dr. Hagobian runs early in the morning. If she’s feeling less than enthusiastic, she’ll remind herself how it’ll feel when she’s finished, and that if she doesn’t run in that moment, she’ll lose her chance for the day.

☆ Is This Vegetable Healthier Raw or Cooked?
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

If you subscribe to the tenets of the raw food diet, or even if you don’t, you may have heard the phrase, “When you cook it, you kill it.” Many people believe that applying heat to vegetables — whether by sautéing, boiling, steaming, frying, roasting or grilling — zaps their nutrition. But Emily Ho, a professor of nutrition and director of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, said that while it’s true that certain cooking methods can change the amount of nutrients you get from many vegetables, it’s not always for the worse. And in fact, heat from cooking can enhance some nutrients and other beneficial compounds your body will absorb. Think you know which vegetables are better eaten raw versus cooked? Take our quiz to find out.

☆ How Dentists Keep Their Own Teeth Healthy
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

How Dentists Keep Their Own Teeth HealthyThey brush, floss and rinse after every meal. Dr. Quinonez and Dr. Tapper try to keep their mouths as pristine as possible at all times. That means brushing first thing in the morning to dislodge “the bacteria that has been sitting in the mouth all night,” Dr. Quinonez said, and rinsing with mouthwash for fresh breath. Then, they brush, floss and rinse after each meal of the day, if their schedule permits.

☆ How to Sleep Like a Sleep Scientist
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-05 | by ( Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

She checks in with herself when she wakes up. A big part of getting a good night’s rest is thinking about and keeping track of how you sleep, said Dr. Irish. When she wakes up in the morning, she notices how she feels — and reflects on how her actions from the previous night might have influenced her rest. Sleep-tracking devices or apps can help you notice and learn from patterns in your own sleep.

☆ The Foods That Keep You Hydrated
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-28 | by ( Hannah Seo | More About Hannah Seo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

With dangerous levels of heat blanketing several regions of the United States, hydration is more important than ever. If you’re not taking in enough fluid to produce adequate sweat on a hot day, you may be more vulnerable to heat stroke. So taking in liquids is crucial, but hydration can go beyond simply drinking water. The popular belief that we all need to be drinking eight cups a day to be truly hydrated persists, though it has been debunked again and again. For example, “just because your urine is dark, that doesn’t prove that you’re dehydrated.”Being hydrated simply means consuming enough fluids to the point where you’re not thirsty, Dr. Negoianu said, and that amount varies for everyone.

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