News & Views: From the Editors of Health

Get your spoon ready for this heart-healthy dessert that’s less than 200 calories per serving. What do you get when you combine dark chocolate and blueberries? A tasty source of antioxidants. These include flavonoids, called catechins (in the chocolate), and quercetins (in the blueberries).

If you’re on a quest to shed pounds or maintain a healthy weight, getting through a holiday weekend can feel like navigating an obstacle course. Memorial Day is particularly challenging for many of my clients, as it marks the start of both bikini and BBQ season (sigh).

It’s no surprise how popular stand-up paddling (also known as stand-up paddle boarding) has become–it’s fun! In this video, I’ll show you how to train for stand-up paddling–or get the body benefits–without ever leaving dry land.

For most, Memorial Day is synonymous with picnics, pool parties and, most importantly, grilling. But no matter how good the burger and potato salad (the better-for-you version of course!) taste, you always need something refreshing to wash it down.

Man’s best friend may bring millions more microscopic pals into the average human home, a new study suggests. Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Colorado found that homes with dogs have more bacteria than other homes, including germs rarely found in households without dogs.

Rice bowls are popping up at Mexican restaurants, food trucks, and everywhere in between. That’s because they deliver great flavors while cutting out the tortillas that normally add calories. Our version of the rice bowl has lean turkey, baby spinach, and scallions.

With less than 29 days left until summer, you’ve got to tone up fast. It’s time to learn about Tabata, a Japanese method of training with sessions that’s based on timing instead of counting reps and is absolutely perfect for scorching fat and getting toned up for the summer. Tabata is known for improving performance and muscle tone.

Who can resist the sweet, smooth, buttery taste of butterscotch? Not me, which is why this recipe for Butterscotch Chip Cookies might be my new favorite (healthy-ish) dessert.

My husband suffered a massive stroke two years ago. Grady wasn’t that old (59, at the time) and he was in pretty good health. He was a few pounds overweight, but he wasn’t a smoker, nor did he have a family history that could help us make sense of what happened.

Depression can affect almost every aspect of life, but some of the changes brought about by the disorder can be downright dangerous for those with diabetes. New research has found that people with diabetes who are depressed have more than a 40 percent higher risk of having a severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) episode that lands them in the hospital compared to people with diabetes who aren’t depressed.

You go to bed exhausted with the sweet scent of sunscreen after a long day in the sun, but all you can do is toss and turn. Here are some things to try before bed to ensure a well-rested summer’s night of sleep.

It’s grilling season, and this chicken recipe is the perfect choice for getting your grill in gear. Less than 200 calories per serving, this tasty meal is low carb, low in saturated fats, and uses only five ingredients.

Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests. The technique — known as dextrose prolotherapy — has been around for 75 years but is still considered an “alternative” therapy.

If you’ve got bunions, chances are others in your family suffer from the common foot disorder, with a new study finding the condition is often passed down from parents to children.

Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests. “Many studies have looked at air pollution, while others have looked at noise pollution,” said Dr. Barbara Hoffmann, a professor of environmental epidemiology at IUF Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine and lead author of the new study.

Don’t have a go-to recipe for eggplant? This spicy, Asian-inspired dish may be it. Healthy and easy to make, this meal is a no-brainer for lunch, dinner, or any time. Eggplant is a great source of vitamin B, may reduce cholesterol levels, and is rich in antioxidants.

Music can help soothe the fear and anxiety of critically ill patients who have been placed on ventilators, reducing both their stress and their need for sedatives, according to a new study.