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That said, it may not be possible to prepare everymeal and snackfrom scratch at home. However, the two most popular restaurants in this category,Taco BellandChipotle, offer plenty of diabetes-friendly alternatives. One option: Bowls containing ingredients that would otherwise be folded into a tortilla. Hagephoto/Getty Images But most also offer options that are safe for people watching their carbs and fat intake. ButPaneraalso offers plenty of diabetes-appropriate options. Also, plan ahead....

These types of foods can help raise yourred blood cell countandhemoglobinlevels when you haveiron deficiency anemia. Creating a balanced diet that includes these foods can help ease anemia while meeting your daily nutritional needs. Heme-iron accounts for 95% of the functional iron in the body. Martin Barraud / Getty Images Non-heme iron is found in plant-based foods. How much iron should you be getting daily? The amount you need depends on your sex, age, and pregnancy status....

Eating the right foodsand avoiding the wrong foodscan keep you healthy while preventing complications likeconstipationandpostoperative infection. Sometimes, eating post-surgery is difficult. This may include eating more whole (minimally processed) foods. Sarah Remington / Stocksy United An easy way to find whole foods is to start in the produce and meat sections. Eating whole foods supports your good health during recovery and every day after. These factors can get in the way of your healing....

Changing what you eat is one part of managing high cholesterol levels. Dietary cholesterol was previously thought to significantly raise blood levels of cholesterol. However, research has shown that it may not have as much of an effect as once thought. gbh007 / Getty Images What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterolis a waxy, fat-like substance found in the bloodstream and cells in the body. Cholesterol is an essential part of the body, helping to make hormones, cells, and vitamins....

For example, green tea is a suitable option if your goal is to replace your morning coffee. However, it is not the best choice if you want to promote relaxation before bedtime. Due to its high caffeine content, bedtime may be the worst time to drink green tea. Santiaga / Getty Images You should also avoid drinking green tea on an empty stomach. Caffeine increases stomach acids, which can trigger heartburn and stomach upset....

Night Takingashwagandha at nightmay be ideal if your primary goal is relaxation or improving sleep quality. Common uses and potential benefits include: Ways to Consume It Ashwagandha supplements come in several forms. Ashwagandha and Liver Damage Though rare, ashwagandha may lead to liver damage. Adene Sanchez / Getty Images Interactions to Consider Ashwagandha may interact with certain medications, supplements, or health conditions. It is not recommended for people with prostate cancer or for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding....

If you have a disability and you’re having trouble landing a job, you aren’t alone. Aetna Aetnais a leader in the insurance market and offers employees a unique, innovative workplace environment. The company offers onsite fitness centers, lifestyle and condition coaching, and massage services. Cecilie_Arcurs / Getty Images They also offer onsite health centers and pharmacies, as well as healthcare incentives. Merck & Co. Merck & Co.is committed to incorporating inclusion and diversity into its leadership model....

This orange-yellow pigment transforms into vitamin A for healthy vision, immune system, and more. Beta carotene, a throw in ofcarotenoid, transforms into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A supports healthy vision, immunity, skin health, and cognitive function. Verywell / Getty Images Because it’s an antioxidant, it’s also been known to reduce oxidative stress. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Getty Images...

Bicepstendontears or ruptures are often painful and frightening injuries. The biceps muscle helps bend the elbow joint, but it also has other functions. It is important in the motion called supination of the forearm. RUNSTUDIO/Getty Images The biceps tendon is also important in its contribution to shoulder stability. The long head of the biceps is almost always the part that is injured in a proximal biceps injury. There are two types of biceps tendon ruptures....

Its possible that one of these drugs will be available within the year, experts say. What Is an Antiviral Drug? that fight off viruses in your body.They are only available through prescription. ljubaphoto / Getty Images And they are different from antibiotics, which fight against bacterial infections. The program is also geared towards the development of antivirals for high-risk viruses that could potentially cause other pandemics. This is just one prong of the governments plan to be better equipped against present and future viral threats....

Both Pfizer and Moderna are on track to make that a reality. Moderna began clinical trials in children as young as 12 a few weeks ago. Pfizer has completed enrolling children ages 12 to 15, and will begin clinical trials soon. FatCamera / Getty Images Campbell says clinical trials generally follow a process of age de-escalation. Several pediatric trials are actively enrolling children now, which is an accomplishment in and of itself....

Because they tend to cause gastrointestinal symptoms, these drugs aren’t the first-line treatment for high cholesterol. Prevalite (cholestyramine) is available only as resin powder. All are also available as generic drugs. PhotoAlto / Alix Minde / Getty Images In response to lowered bile acids in the body, your liver will convert cholesterol into more bile acids. Additionally, LDL receptors will also be increased in the liver. These actions help lower cholesterol levels in the blood....

This cancer is usually incurable, in part because symptoms usually develop after the tumor has already spread. About 10% of people survive five years or more after diagnosis. This article covers the symptoms and causes of bile duct cancer. FatCamera / Getty This includes the liver which produces bile and the gallbladder which stores and releases bile when needed. The system starts with theright andleft hepatic ductsinside the liver that join to form thecommon hepatic ductoutside the liver....