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Between the sweat smell, fluorescent lights and omnipresent television screens, April Herring has never connected with going to the gym. Instead, she runs, bikes, hikes, plays tennis, pickleball and football — anything to get her exercise outside as often as possible. “Fresh air, sunshine, the variety of the trees as the seasons change,” said Herring, an administrator at Carroll Community …

Fruits and veggies are an important part of a balanced diet — and also balanced sleep. A new study from Finland looked into how fruit and vegetable consumption in Finnish adults impacted sleep duration. The research considered data from the National FinHealth 2017 Study, which involved 5,043 adults over the age of 18. FEELING HUNGRIER THAN USUAL? YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE …

As summer arrives, farmers markets welcome patrons with a variety of fresh and locally sourced foods. “Visiting these markets during spring and summer not only supports local farmers but also provides a bounty of health benefits,” said Sarah Heckler, MS, RD, a dietitian with Anne Till Nutrition Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can make the most of your farmers …

FIRST ON FOX: With nearly two-thirds of nurses in the United States experiencing burnout — including 69% of those under 25 years of age, according to the American Nurses Association — many in the industry are calling for change. A recent survey by AMN Healthcare, a health care workforce solutions company based in Texas, found that most nurses aren’t optimistic …

Fox News Digital publishes a range of health pieces every day of the week to keep you up-to-date on the most important wellness news. Cutting-edge medical research, breakthrough medications, mental health challenges, personal medical dramas and more are all covered. In case you missed them, here are a few of the biggest health stories from this week. CLICK HERE TO …

Las Vegas, Nevada – More than 35,000 veterans in America arehomeless — and healthcare is not always their top priority. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) aims to bridge that gap by bringing medical care to homeless vets. “The mobile medical unit is a physical truck or van that goes out into the community setting and brings … health …

People love their guac and hummus. Guacamole delights with chunky pieces of rich avocado balanced by zingy lime, pungent garlic and a smooth consistency often studded with tomatoes, red onion and cilantro. Hummus, meanwhile — with its creamy texture and blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and spices — stands out for its earthy flavor. GREEK YOGURT VS. REGULAR YOGURT: …

Taking fish oil supplements could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. Among healthy people, regular use of fish oil was found to make them more susceptible to developing heart disease and stroke for the first time, the study found. Among those who had existing heart disease, however, fish oil consumption was shown to slow …

Fatigue, pain, swelling, rashes and hair loss are just some of the symptoms that affect people with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue. Some 1.5 million Americans are living with lupus, with about 16,000 new cases each year, according to the Lupus Foundation of America, based in Washington, D.C. There are many myths …

Videos across social media are touting the benefits of taping your mouth shut while you sleep, but some doctors aren’t convinced. Hostage Tape, a brand that sells mouth tapes, has gone viral on TikTok for advertising the sleep benefits reportedly associated with its products. In a tongue-in-cheek advertisement viewed nearly 3 million times, the company ironically tells viewers not to …