From winter storm heart warnings to the menopause-Alzheimer's connection, today's stories deliver essential health alerts alongside practical nutrition hacks… including Giada's blood sugar secret, expert picks for breakfast fuel, and more…

Major winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
 
 

Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Giada De Laurentiis Just Shared Her Go-To Pasta Hack for Better Blood Sugar
 
 

Giada De Laurentiis shares her pasta hack for better blood sugar. A dietitian explains how cold pasta and resistant starch can support healthy eating. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
We Asked 4 Dietitians the Healthiest Fruit to Eat for Breakfast—They All Said the Same Thing
 
 

Fruit is a healthy, sweet addition to any breakfast. But nutrition experts agree one rises above the rest. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
My Grandmother’s Halupki (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls) Is the Ultimate Winter Comfort Food
 
 

These comforting stuffed cabbage rolls, known as halupki, are a staple in many Eastern European kitchens, often served for family dinners and holidays. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan to Support Healthy Blood Sugar, Designed by a Dietitian
 
 

In this 7-day high-protein meal plan, you'll find meal-prep tips and simple easy-to-follow recipes that help support healthy blood sugar levels. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think
 
 

If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
 
 

Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself
 
 

This weekend's winter storm brought a lot of heavy, wet snow to parts of the country, which makes shoveling a tougher task. Cardiologist Dr. John Osborne talks about the health risks of shoveling. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
 
 

Heavy drinking linked to higher colorectal cancer risk in a major study of 88,000 U.S. adults. Consistent alcohol use shows strongest connection to disease. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
FDA Upgrades Cookie Dough Recall to Highest Risk Level Due to Potential Peanut Contamination
 
 

Gregory’s Foods of Eagan, Minn. first recalled “Bag Full of Cookies”, a 2-pound 8.5-ounce bag of White Chocolate Macadamia Nut flavored frozen cookie dough, in December. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Hamstring Curls vs. Romanian Deadlifts: Which Exercise Is More Effective?
 
 

Both exercises strengthen your hamstrings, but experts say one may be more effective for you depending on your fitness experience, injury history, and goals. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Psychological distress common in heart attack survivors
 
 

Up to half of heart attack survivors experience some form of psychological distress after the event, including depression, anxiety, or stress, according to a 2025 statement from the American Heart ... CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Fear after a heart attack is real. Here’s how to cope.
 
 

“I was so petrified of it happening again,” says one survivor. Fear after a heart attack is common, a new @American_Heart report finds, but help is available. CONTINUE...

 
 
 
Breast Cancer: Physical Activity May Help Reduce Risk
 
 

A recent study has found that being physically active at an earlier age may help reduce breast cancer risk later in life. CONTINUE...

 

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