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6 days ago | 
cnet.com | Michelle Honeyager |Amelia Ti
Many people talk about probiotics as supplements, but you can actually get these microorganisms through your diet by eating foods high in probiotics. Probiotics can provide benefits such as helping with chronic health issues like IBS and IBD, supporting digestion and maintaining a healthy balance in your gut microbiome by encouraging beneficial bacteria to grow. Fortunately, many probiotic foods are already in your fridge or pantry.
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1 week ago | 
cnet.com | Mandy Sleight |Amelia Ti
Despite its heavy usage throughout history as medicine and a food preservative, apple cider vinegar is having a moment on social media. In the last few years, apple cider vinegar has been lauded for its supposed health benefits, but is pouring yourself an ACV drink actually all you need to give your body a boost? While apple cider vinegar does offer some potential health benefits, it isn't a miracle cure.
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2 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Luke Daugherty |Amelia Ti
I've known for years that there is a chance my hair will thin as I get older. Plenty of people lose their hair as they age, and it's likely I won't be exempt from it. However, that doesn't mean i'm going to sit down and wait for my hair to thin and disappear though. I've always loved my hair, even when I switch between growing it out a bit, or cutting it all off for a shorter look.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Taylor Leamey |Amelia Ti
If you have been on a weight loss journey, you know how difficult it can be. The most important factor to consider is the calorie deficit, and that's not as simple as just eating less. In fact, a deficit can vary a lot depending on your own body weight, activity level and age, as well as other factors. It's not exactly a one-size-fits-all kind of solution. You can try calculating it yourself using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation if you're into numbers.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Caroline Igo |Amelia Ti
The sun-filled months can do wonders for your mental health. However, the increase in allergens, such as pollen and harmful UV rays can put your eyes at risk. In addition to paying attention to allergies and wearing sunglasses, vitamins and supplements are another way to protect your eyes this late spring and early summer. Having a balanced diet is important for more than just your nutrition and gut health. Everything you eat can impact specific organs, like your eyes.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Mandy Sleight |Amelia Ti
Though it's been used throughout history as medicine and for food preservation, apple cider vinegar is having a moment on social media. In the last few years, ACV has been lauded for its supposed health benefits, but is pouring yourself an ACV drink actually all you need to give your body a boost? While apple cider vinegar does offer some potential health benefits, it isn't a miracle cure.
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3 weeks ago | 
cnet.com | Hedy Phillips |Amelia Ti
While many people associate colds with the fall and winter seasons, you can get a cold any time of year. The CDC reports that on average, US adults have two to three colds each year, while children usually have more. Though there is no cure for the common cold, and antibiotics don't work against viruses, there are over-the-counter vitamins and supplements that can lessen your symptoms, shorten your cold's duration and even prevent colds from happening. Just make sure your doctor's aware.
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1 month ago | 
cnet.com | Nasha Addarich Martínez |Amelia Ti
If you spend any time online, it's easy to think being healthy means buying every new superfood or going fully organic. But honestly? That's not true at all. A lot of the most nutrient-packed foods are probably already sitting in your kitchen. I've learned that you don't need fancy powders or pricey supplements to feel your best. If you're eating a balanced diet - think fruits, veggies, grains and a little variety - you're likely already getting what your body needs.
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1 month ago | 
cnet.com | McKenzie Dillon |Amelia Ti
Colon cancer is now a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In the past few years, colorectal or colon cancer (not to be confused with stomach or gastric cancer) has become a hot topic with news of celebrities -- such as Chadwick Boseman -- dying after battling the disease. In 2025, the American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer in the US, with 54,510 new cases in men and 52,810 in women.
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1 month ago | 
cnet.com | Lara Vukelich |Amelia Ti
It's no secret that we need lots of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. If you have a balanced diet, chances are you're already getting enough nutrients. However, that can change as we age and our bodies demand more. Older people are at an increased risk for low vitamin consumption -- partly because our bodies can no longer effectively absorb certain nutrients.
