Blood clots are a common—and potentially serious—medical condition that affects up to 900,000 U.S. adults every year, according to the CDC. If you have a family history of clots or an underlying health condition like heart disease, you may be wondering how to prevent blood clots and stay healthy. The good news? A few little lifestyle tweaks can make a big difference in reducing your risk of developing clots. Read on to find out how to get started. What is a blood clot? “A blood clot occurs...

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic illnesses, affecting more than 38 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). While there’s no cure, following a diabetes diet and staying active helps keep your blood sugar steady and energy levels up. Here we share an expert-backed diabetic diet food list that steadies your blood sugar, plus tips to make healthy eating easy (even when dining out!). What is type 2 diabetes? “People with type 2 diabetes experience...

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have helped millions of Americans lose weight and better manage their type 2 diabetes. Now, new research suggests Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound (tirzepetide) may also support those with obstructive sleep apnea by increasing airflow and improving sleep quality. Since sleep apnea affects nearly a billion people worldwide, and using a CPAP machine (the standard treatment for sleep apnea) can be cumbersome, the study findings...