October 2026

If you mean the common warning that nighttime leg cramps indicate a serious deficiency or disease, that’s not necessarily true. Night leg cramps are common, particularly in the calf, and often have no dangerous underlying cause. What to do when a cramp happens Gently stretch the cramped muscle. For a calf cramp, straighten your leg …

If you’re looking for a natural, evidence-based way to relieve occasional constipation, try prunes (dried plums). 🍑 A simple approach Eat 4–6 prunes daily and drink a good amount of water. Prunes contain fiber and sorbitol, which can help draw water into the bowel and make stools easier to pass. Increase fiber gradually rather than …

If you’re referring to the common banana-storage trick, the “one kitchen item” is usually plastic wrap—specifically, wrapping the banana stems/crown rather than wrapping the entire bunch. 🍌 Why it can help Bananas naturally release ethylene gas, a plant hormone that speeds ripening. Much of the ethylene is released around the stems. Covering the crown with …

If the “1 tablespoon in the morning” claim you’re seeing is about a particular ingredient, the ingredient matters. There is no single tablespoon-sized food that reliably “unsticks” the colon or melts away belly fat. For constipation and bloating, a tablespoon of psyllium husk (ispaghula) is one possibility with actual evidence behind it: It is a …

If you’re referring to a headline about one sweet fruit that’s high in vitamin C and supports digestion, guava is a particularly good example. 🍈 Guava Guava is naturally sweet and provides a large amount of vitamin C, along with dietary fiber. Vitamin C: Supports normal immune function and is needed for collagen production. Fiber: …

That headline is too strong and potentially misleading. No seven medications can accurately be described as drugs that “cause severe dementia and profound brain damage.” Some medicines, however, can cause confusion, delirium, sedation, or cognitive impairment, particularly in older adults, and some long-term exposures have been associated with increased dementia risk. PubMed Central (PMC)+1 Medication …

There is an important correction to that headline: there isn’t a reliable set of 10 symptoms that predicts a stroke one month in advance. A stroke can occur suddenly, and some people have no warning beforehand. What can happen is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)—sometimes called a “mini-stroke.” Its symptoms can be identical to a …

If you have phlegm or mucus in your chest or throat, you can often make it easier to clear it with simple measures. The best approach depends on whether it’s from a cold, allergies, post-nasal drip, asthma, reflux, or another cause. Natural measures that can help Drink plenty of fluids. Water and warm drinks can …

There aren’t two fruits that have been proven to regenerate collagen in the knees or rebuild damaged cartilage. That’s an important distinction from social-media claims. However, some fruits provide nutrients your body needs to make collagen normally: Kiwi — very high in vitamin C, which is required for collagen synthesis. Oranges and other citrus fruits …

If by “flat stomach” you mean less bloating and abdominal distension, there isn’t a universal list of foods everyone needs to avoid. A flatter abdomen also depends on body fat, digestion, constipation, hormones, and genetics. That said, these foods can cause temporary bloating in some people: Carbonated drinks — add gas to the digestive tract. Large amounts of beans and lentils — can produce gas, especially if you’re not accustomed to them. Onions …