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We know we should eat more of what’s good for us and less of what’s not. But most Americans get too many calories and not enough nutrition in their daily diet, health experts claim. Here’s a simple three-step plan to help.

Do you consider yourself a night owl? Do you naturally go to bed late and prefer sleeping in? If so, it may be time to pay extra attention to your health.

During and after treatment, patients may not view exercise as a priority, or they may be too tired to participate in a standard exercise program. That’s where physical therapy (PT) comes in. PT especially designed for breast cancer survivors can help women safely regain their range of motion and strength while improving their mood.

Medicines help with many health conditions. But as the years pass, the number of pills and capsules in your cabinet can add up.

Research shows that some diet trends may increase your risk for heart problems like cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently identified some of the heart-riskiest dietary patterns. These included the following:

A flexitarian, or “flexible vegetarian,” diet could be your solution. Flexitarians mainly eat plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, and tofu, as well as eggs and low-fat or nonfat dairy products. But unlike vegetarians, they also eat meat, poultry, or fish occasionally—once a week or less.

Experiencing, witnessing, or even hearing about a traumatic event—a natural disaster, a violent crime, a terrorist attack—can be devastating. Learning how people respond to different traumas and how they heal may help you cope with the stress that normally follows such an incident.

If you’re trying to control your blood pressure, you probably know that actions such as limiting salt and managing stress can help. But it’s possible that what you don’t know is hurting your efforts.

Leaving stress at work is easier said than done. But new research suggests that keeping work stress out of the home—and particularly away from the family table—may be more important than we thought.