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“Does muscle weigh more than fat?” is a common question in the fitness industry, but it’s one that dances around more serious underlying issues of health, strength and aging. Many people want a better physique than they have now and wonder why they’ve gained weight, but too often  they’re bombarded by a lot of information that’s more confusing than helpful.  

This pumpkin turkey chili recipe from Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health, will keep you warm and full on your lazy Sunday!

Green beans are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Have some leftovers from Thanksgiving? Here's a creative way to spice them up!

Looking for a creative and healthy appetizer to serve your guests this holiday season? Try this yummy hummus recipe from Lauren Popeck, a registered dietitian at Orlando Health. It includes pumpkin, which is packed with nutrients such as potassium and iron.

When Christina McGuirk was eight years old, she experienced a hospital stay that would shape the rest of her life. The ordeal was a distressing one, and because of an interaction she had with a nurse, she decided then and there that she would one day become an outstanding RN. “I made a vow that under my care, patients would not feel helpless, scared and embarrassed,” she says. 

Americans with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease and particularly coronary artery disease, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. But what many diabetics may not know is why these serious conditions are linked. 

“Am I normal down there?” is one of the most common questions asked of gynecologists. The short answer: “Yes, you are.”

You’ve gotten through the tough part — childbirth — and now, six weeks later, your doctor has given the all-clear for you and your partner to have sex again. But even though the scar tissue has healed, you’re both struggling to get back into the act. Obstacles abound: Sleep for both of you is elusive as you juggle breastfeeding, a new household routine and body changes. Will sex ever be the same as it was before? 

Current or former smokers may find themselves worrying about their risk for lung cancer. Even if you kicked the habit years ago, when should you get screened? U.S. health officials recently expanded the pool of Americans who could benefit from early detection. Now, if you’re between the ages of 50 and 80 with a history of heavy smoking (currently defined as 20 pack-years), you should be screened, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Those guidelines apply, even if you quit smoking up to 15 years ago.

One of Israel’s most popular kid foods is a peanut-based snack called Bamba. It’s so popular that “Bamba” is said to be one of the first words Israeli toddlers learn.