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Cottage cheese may not be the first food that comes to mind when you think of eating for weight loss. In fact, many people consider cottage cheese a food that contributes to weight gain. However, research suggests that consuming high-protein, whole-fat dairy foods like cottage cheese can increase lean body mass and reduce body fat. But can eating cottage cheese help you lose weight? To answer this question, we turned to Destini Moody, RDN, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and sports dietitian with Garage Gym Reviews, who helps us get to the bottom of cottage cheese’s role in weight loss.…

The experts SELF spoke with generally pay close attention to frequent cases of pneumonia and other lung infections, bronchitis and other upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, ear infections, urinary tract infections, and yeast infections.For an adult, one bout of pneumonia “wouldn’t automatically prompt a work-up,” Juan Salazar, MD, MPH, an infectious disease specialist and the physician in chief at Connecticut Children’s, tells SELF. But if you have two recent, well-documented lung infections, “that is more concerning.”Plus, certain types, like ear infections, are much more common in kids, Yasmin West Khan, MD, an assistant professor of pediatric allergy, immunology, and pulmonary…

Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity, including sleep, difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. “The scientific name that we give it is adhesive capsulitis, and, basically, it’s a condition when the shoulder gets tight and you can’t move it very well,” says Dr. Camp. He says frozen shoulder happens when the lining that goes…

Chai Tea had its moment this year, and if you haven’t had a chai latte yet, run and grab yourself one! Do you know who has been on top of this trend lately? Hint: it’s another celeb who has practically broken the internet this year… Taylor Swift. Taylor took chai lattes one super festive step further and shared her chai sugar cookie recipe just in time for the holiday season, and we could not be more excited!   In this post, you’ll find out how chai tea can be a serious superstar food with many health benefits, plus the research to…

Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine. So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks. When you drink less, the yellow color becomes stronger. Some foods and medications can change the color of urine. For example, foods like beets, blackberries and fava beans can turn urine pink or red. Some medications also can give urine vivid tones, such as orange or greenish-blue. An unusual urine color also can be a sign of a health problem, however.…

You already know how important sleep is and yet it can feel so elusive when you need it the most—which is probably right now, when the holidays are more overwhelming than exciting, work deadlines feel extra tight, and your family’s group chat is going off the rails. But consider this if you’re exhausted: Getting quality sleep (and enough of it) plays a role in keeping your immune health in good shape.“The immune system, when working correctly, is complex and elegant,” Kara Wada, MD, an allergist and immunologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells SELF. It’s a smart…

Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs to keep your bones healthy and strong. It also has properties that support your immune system and neuromuscular health. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says one of the main ways your body gets vitamin D is through direct sunlight on the skin. And during winter in the Northern Hemisphere, that can sometimes be a challenge. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:01) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Winter means the days are…

The holidays are synonymous with parties, gatherings and potlucks where people come together for the shared purpose of enjoying diverse foods—not just in terms of dishes but also in flavors, ingredients and cooking methods. If done correctly, holiday potlucks are a thing of beauty, where friends invite friends, coworkers gather and neighbors open their homes to one and all. It is a cornerstone of the holidays worldwide and brings people to the table, literally and figuratively.At a potluck, everyone is a cook, host and guest. Everyone cooks, everyone cleans when they get home and everyone gets to eat. But it…

Race #1 with the American flag was the Oakdale Firecracker 5K on Long Island, New York, on the 4th of July, 2015. Former United States Marine and Army veteran Billy Richards had started his long, muddy, often painful journey exactly one year earlier by lugging a 45-pound rucksack during all of his races to raise awareness for veterans – the weighted pack symbolic of “carrying the burden” for the numerous struggles our nation’s soldiers face when they leave military service and re-enter the civilian world. At Oakdale, he added the U.S. flag because, naturally, it was patriotic and a more…

As winter approaches and temperatures drop, our quest for warmth and comfort becomes universal. Humidifiers, which can also be in the form of houseplants, play a vital role in creating a cosy indoor environment during the colder months. These devices work by adding moisture to the air, a process called humidification. This not only imparts a comforting warmth but also offers numerous health benefits. However, like any technology, humidifiers have their considerations. This article is a comprehensive guide to humidifiers, exploring their advantages and potential concerns. Types of Humidifiers Humidifiers come in several different types, each with its unique features…