Fitness From Emilia Lefroy June 7, 2023 | 2.39pm Don’t bite the hand that feeds you or maybe Do if you are trying to lose weight. We often rely on our loved ones to be the voice of reason when we struggle to stay the course, but a new study suggests friends and family may … Read more
Weight loss with Ozempic or Wegovy requires patients to inject themselves with the drug, and drawbacks have been reported for some people. But a new oral drug from Pfizer promises to deliver similar results, minus the needle. While some headlines have already heralded it as potentially the next Ozempic in pill form and easier to … Read more
Share on PinterestIt’s important to get protein from a range of sources, whether they’re plant or animal. Jordan Lye/Getty Images A new study in mice suggests that consuming a moderate amount of protein may be more conducive to metabolic health. In the study, the sweet spot for moderate protein consumption was 25% to 35% of … Read more
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers explored the phytochemical contents and health benefits of consuming figs. Study: Phytochemical composition and health benefits of figs (fresh and dried): A literature review from 2000 to 2022. Image Credit: NewAfrica/Shutterstock.com Background Figs, scientifically known as Ficus carica, are deciduous trees or shrubs that belong … Read more
Get out the baking sheet and whip up one of these healthy and easy dinners tonight. Not only do they embrace summer staples like avocados, peppers, tomatoes and zucchini, but these sheet pan meals also follow the Mediterranean diet, which is one of the healthiest eating patterns around. Recipes like our Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken … Read more
Taking care of your health becomes increasingly important as you enter your 40s as this is a pivotal decade where preventative measures and lifestyle choices can have a big impact on overall well-being. Maintaining a balanced diet full of nutrient-dense foods is key to providing your body with much-needed fuel and fighting age-related health issues. … Read more
We all know there is a lot of truth to the saying “You are what you eat.” But knowing exactly what to eat can be confusing, especially when it comes to so-called superfoods. Experts share the superfoods you should add to your diet to reduce diseaseCredit: Alamy Stock Vector These ingredients are nutrient-dense and full … Read more
I remember the taste of my first diet: milk chocolate and metal. It would be about a year after my body catapulted into puberty and I became increasingly mortified by the way it was changing. I made the decision in the locker room at the local ice rink as I gently ran my fingers along … Read more
If apples, pistachios, cocoa, and tea don’t appear often in your diet, consider incorporating them into your regular menu. Thanks to their flavanol content, this can mitigate age-related memory loss. That’s according to new research from Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Here’s what to know about the … Read more
A green Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, according to a study from Ben-Gurion University. Researchers have found that a 1 percent reduction in body weight can make the brain look nearly 9 months younger in an 18-month period. This finding offers a potential method to slow down obesity-induced brain aging and a strategy to … Read more
