Probiotics and prebiotics support gut health by helping the good bacteria in your digestive system thrive, but they have some key differences. Probiotics help add more helpful microorganisms to your gut, while prebiotics help feed the ones already there. Eating foods that promote gut health is important because your gut affects several other aspects of…
Whey proteins are found in milk. Manufacturers separate the whey, then dry it to make supplements. People mostly use whey supplements to support muscle gain, recovery, daily protein intake, and weight management. Whey isolate has more protein per gram. It also has less lactose, fewer calories, and less fat compared to whey concentrate. Milk has…
Dietary fat is important for health in many ways. It supports energy and helps insulate your body. It’s also important for skin, hair, and hormone health. Plus, fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. For most adults, you should make 20–35% of your calories come from fat. Although fat is often…
Birthmarks and moles are types of skin markings that are mostly harmless. But because moles may rarely turn into skin cancer (melanoma), it’s important to be able to tell these skin issues apart. A birthmark is a skin discoloration, marking, or growth that’s present at birth or develops shortly after. Its shape, color, size, and…
Jul 30, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pinch hitter Nathan Lukes (38) rounds the bases following his three run home during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images Nathan Lukes capped a five-run seventh inning with a three-run, pinch-hit home run to…
Fruits and vegetables are equally nutritious, but they have several key differences as plants, in cooking, and in their nutritional content. Fruits and vegetables are both edible plants that are essential to a healthy diet. However, they have some notable differences. They Come From Different Parts of the Plant The main distinction between fruits and…
Soluble and insoluble fiber are carbohydrates that your body doesn’t digest. Soluble fiber dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance. It’s especially helpful for managing blood sugars and cholesterol. Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve in water, so it moves through your digestive tract intact. It’s great for preventing or relieving constipation. It’s important to eat…
The common cold and COVID-19 are viral illnesses with similar symptoms. Colds are upper respiratory infections that may cause mild symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, sore throat, and a low fever, with most people recovering in about a week. COVID is a viral infection that may cause cold-like symptoms but also affects other parts of…
