Teddy Amenabar

Washington, D.C., United States

General Assignment Reporter, Well+Being at The Washington Post

Reporter for @washingtonpost Well+Being, covering the health info we see and search online. On the board for @thedbk. Previously Audience at The Post.

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Here’s a smart way to fight ticks, according to a tick expert

4 days ago | texarkanagazette.com | Teddy Amenabar

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks when you are in nature, but there is one you should take: Spray your footwear with the synthetic insecticide permethrin. Reports of tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, an immune reaction that can cause a red meat allergy, peak in June and July in the United States. Ticks latch onto skin, clothing and footwear below our knees.
Here's a smart way to fight ticks, according to a tick expert

6 days ago | startribune.com | Teddy Amenabar

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks when you are in nature, but there is one you should take: Spray your footwear with the synthetic insecticide permethrin. Reports of tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome, an immune reaction that can cause a red meat allergy, peak in June and July in the United States. Ticks latch onto skin, clothing and footwear below our knees.
Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

1 week ago | sandiegouniontribune.com | Anahad O’Connor |Teddy Amenabar

By Anahad O’Connor and Teddy AmenabarThe Washington PostWhich is healthiest: Brown or white rice? Nutrition experts have long urged people to choose brown rice whenever possible. One cup of brown rice has nearly six times the amount of fiber as white rice, as well as higher levels of magnesium, potassium, iron and B vitamins.
How to make your seasonal allergies a little less miserable

1 week ago | unionleader.com | Teddy Amenabar

Itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose? Smells like seasonal allergies. About a quarter of U.S. adults deal with seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. The immune system reacts to the airborne pollen, causing the allergic symptoms. And warmer temperatures mean spring is coming earlier, resulting in longer pollen seasons. But allergists and rhinologists said you don’t need to suffer through the plume of pollen.
Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

1 week ago | torontosun.com | Teddy Amenabar

Nutrition experts have long urged people to choose brown rice whenever possible. One cup of brown rice has nearly six times the amount of fiber as white rice, as well as higher levels of magnesium, potassium, iron and B vitamins. Many studies have found that eating fiber-rich foods like brown rice and other whole grains is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. But in recent years, brown rice’s stellar reputation has been questioned.
Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Anahad O’Connor |Teddy Amenabar

Brown rice does contain more arsenic than white rice, but various cooking techniques can reduce the amount in the rice. Getty Images Which is healthiest: Brown or white rice? Nutrition experts have long urged people to choose brown rice whenever possible. One cup of brown rice has nearly six times the amount of fiber as white rice, as well as higher levels of magnesium, potassium, iron and B vitamins.
Arroz integral tem mais arsénico do que o branco. Mas ainda será uma escolha melhor?

1 week ago | publico.pt | Anahad O’Connor |Teddy Amenabar

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Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Anahad O’Connor |Teddy Amenabar

Which is healthiest: Brown or white rice? Nutrition experts have long urged people to choose brown rice whenever possible. One cup of brown rice has nearly six times the amount of fiber as white rice, as well as higher levels of magnesium, potassium, iron and B vitamins. Many studies have found that eating fiber-rich foods like brown rice and other whole grains is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers.
Can creatine supplements help older adults’ muscles? Here’s what to know.

2 weeks ago | dailyherald.com | Teddy Amenabar

Elite athletes aren’t the only ones who can gain benefit from pairing a creatine supplement with resistance training. Creatine may provide healthy older adults a small but significant increase in muscle mass and strength. Getty Images For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could benefit from the supplement as well.
Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?

2 weeks ago | eu.detroitnews.com | Anahad O’Connor |Teddy Amenabar

FOODAnahad O’Connor, Teddy AmenabarWashington PostView Comments Which is healthiest: Brown or white rice? Nutrition experts have long urged people to choose brown rice whenever possible. One cup of brown rice has nearly six times the amount of fiber as white rice, as well as higher levels of magnesium, potassium, iron and B vitamins.