Lindsay Warner

1 week ago | health.harvard.edu | Lindsay Warner

Sleep impacts nearly every part of your health, from brain function to immune strength. Learn what happens in each phase of sleep, how to manage common disruptions, and simple ways to improve sleep hygiene. June 1, 2025 By Lindsay Warner, Content Licensing Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Reviewed by Howard E.

2 months ago | eatingwell.com | Lindsay Warner

Key TakeawaysA 2024 report found that cancer diagnoses have been increasing, with younger adults making up the majority of new cases. Tobacco use, alcohol consumption and obesity are among the most significant risk factors. Although there isn't an “anti-cancer” diet you can follow, plant-based foods may offer protective effects. The first time I casually crossed my arms across my chest and felt the small lump just outside my right armpit, I shrugged it off.

Feb 20, 2025 | health.harvard.edu | Lindsay Warner |Robert Shmerling

February 20, 2025 By Lindsay Warner, Content Licensing Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Reviewed by Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Gut health is an easy thing to take for granted — or to ignore completely, if everything is generally functioning well.

Feb 14, 2025 | health.harvard.edu | Lindsay Warner |Teresa T Fung

If you've ever swirled a crudit' through a creamy, garlicky bowl of hummus, or topped a salad with crunchy roasted chickpeas, you've tapped into the goodness of garbanzo beans. But even if you're new to eating legumes, chickpeas can be an easy and nutritious addition to your diet. What are chickpeas? A member of the Fabaceae (or pea) family, chickpeas are the edible fruits produced by the Cicer arietinum plant.

Dec 5, 2024 | health.harvard.edu | Lindsay Warner |Teresa T Fung

December 5, 2024 By Lindsay Warner, Content Licensing Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Reviewed by Teresa Fung, MS, RD, ScD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing One large egg has 6 grams of protein and contains lots of healthy nutrients for just 70 calories per egg. That makes them a good choice for most people. Unfortunately, public awareness has lagged behind research findings about eggs and heart health.