Prioritizing eye health is important for total body health, too. For those of us with healthy eyes, vision is one of our most leaned-on senses. Research has found that eye health might also be an early indicator of dementia and cognitive decline. Getty Images / PeopleImages Pregnancy There are many changes that happen to your body when you are pregnant. This can carry over to your eyes, too. Pregnancy-related vision changes may be attributed to fluid retention, increased blood volume, hormonal fluctuations and more....

But its possible to have a satisfying sex life again. Diabetes can also make sexual arousal more difficult. All of this can affect your pleasure between the sheets. Photo:Getty Images In some instances, sexual health problems can be indicative of another health issue. This can impact erections, vaginal lubrication, orgasm and more. Diabetes is known to affect your small and large blood vessels. 8 Things to Do to Improve Your Sexual Health 1....

Genes are a big factor in these diseases, but they dont necessarily seal your fate. So, whats going on? Why does having one autoimmune condition increase your chance of developing others? Denis Novikov/Getty Images When the immune system detects a threat, it jumps into action to fight off the invader. Other times, the immune systems initial response isnt enough, and you get an infection or illness. Everyone gets sick sometimes....

Chicken tenders are a good substitute for the steak if you prefer. Blend up some margaritas and call it a party. Cut steak crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Toss in a medium bowl with peppers and onions, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer the steak and vegetables to a large bowl and toss with teriyaki sauce. Dice the pineapple and combine in a small bowl with pico de gallo (or salsa). Serve the steak and vegetables on tortillas with the salsa....

(Recipe adapted from Zooba Restaurant.) Pulse until finely chopped. Add salt, allspice and pepper. Pulse, scraping down the sides as necessary, until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add beef and cilantro and mix well. Stuff about 1/2 cup of the filling into each pita half. Preheat a panini press to high. Press the hawawshi in batches until brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

This popular plant is good for more than just sunburns. Though you are probably familiar with aloe, this potted plant is more than meets the eye. Aloe vera is a specific species of succulent from theAloegenus that is most popular as a houseplant. Getty Images / Albina Yalunina Aloe isn’t just pretty, though; it may be good for you too. We dove into the research to find out more about the health benefits of aloe....

Artichokes are deliciousespecially when paired with spinach in dip formbut are they actually healthy? Spinach and artichoke dipis delicious, but it’s not the only way to enjoy artichokes. What Is an Artichoke? Getty Images / Fridholm, Jakob Artichokesalso known as globe or French artichokesare pinecone-shaped vegetables. Well, technically they’re a thistle flower bud that is classified as a vegetable by many. Once the bud blooms into a flower, the artichoke as a whole becomes inedible....

Cherries are deliciousand yield some pretty great health benefits too! Read on to learn more. Because they’re mouth-puckeringly tart, sour cherries are best cooked with some sugar or other sweetener. They are a great source ofvitamin Cand also have some potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and folate. They’re an anti-inflammatory snack Struggling witharthritis, gout,cardiovascular diseaseor another ailment linked to inflammation? Tart cherry juice is also associated withfaster recoverypost-workout. That said, fresh cherries hit the markets during hot summer months, and shouldn’t be missed....

Before soy is turned into these products, it’s a throw in of legume called edamame. Eating edamame can benefit your health in several ways. Pictured Recipe:3-Ingredient Teriyaki Edamame Saute What Is Edamame? Photo: Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Indigenous to China, edamame are young soybeans that are harvested early or before they ripen. They have become popular in the United States and other parts of the world. Edamame are naturally cholesterol-free, gluten-free and low in calories....

For breakfast, lunch or dinner, eggs pack a healthy punch. But conventional wisdom suggests eggs should be eaten sparingly. That’s what makes them a high-quality protein. LDLs carry the cholesterol out of the liver and into the bloodstream. They’re responsible for the plaque that clogs arteries. High-Density Lipoproteins(HDLs) are known as “good” cholesterol. HDLs clean up after the bad cholesterol. That means HDLs help lower LDLs. Over the last few decades, there have been dozens of studies with conflicting results about cholesterol and eggs....

There are many health claims made about ginger but are they true? Read on to see what ginger can do, plus yummy ways to use this aromatic spice. Beforeturmeric stole the spotlight, ginger was one of the top spices people turned to as a kitchen cure. Photo: Getty Images / Flower Photos That’s hard to say for sure because of a lack of studies on the subject. They also state that further research is necessary....

Aside from being beautiful, this vibrant veg is packed with health benefits. From fighting inflammation to protecting your heart, purple potatoes have you covered. Colors don’t just make food prettythey can also be a sign of nutritional power. GMVozd / Getty Images And purple is mighty. This royal shade comes from anthocyaninsdisease-fighting antioxidants. Here are a few reasons why you should include purple sweet potatoes in your weekly rotation. Antioxidant Powerhouse When it comes to antioxidants, usually the deeper the color, the better....

One of the things diets excel at is setting up rules. They tell you exactly what to eat and what’s off-limits (looking at you,keto). The flexitarian diet, however, skirts those expectationsand that’s why it works. First, what is it? The eating style is pro-plants, not anti-meat" she explains. What are the health benefits of a flexitarian diet? Pictured recipe:Slow-Cooker Tofu Lo Mein There’s a reason thatU.S. (In 2019 it ranked #3 out of 41 diets in both categories....