Holy weight loss, Batman! Spend enough time scrolling through keto-diet or weight-loss Reddit threads and you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” — an effect that many dieters explain as a sudden but significant drop in pounds. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked the concept before, though the whoosh effect is not altogether flim-flam. Still, … Read more
Martha Stewart says her cardiologist compared a simple smoothie add-in to “taking Ozempic” — and now she uses it every day. The lifestyle icon revealed on a recent episode of her podcast that her cardiologist recommended beetroot powder, which she described as beneficial for cardiovascular health and weight loss. “You lose weight with it,” Stewart told her guest, … Read more
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while long-term loss is typically one … Read more
Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests. Researchers tracked more than 5,000 adults aged 80 or older who were enrolled in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Between 1998 and 2018, data showed that those who did not eat meat … Read more
That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular sweetening agents in items like Diet Coke could cause the brain to age 62% faster than brains with less exposure. And the numbers are even more startling for younger people and those with diabetes. Over eight years, … Read more
The crème de la crème of diets? Many eating plans vie to be called the best, such as the Mediterranean diet, which offers several health benefits, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for healthier aging. Now, new research has potentially identified the best diet for boosting brain health as we age. While several diets have … Read more
Valerie Bertinelli documented her weight loss journey one day at a time. However, the 65-year-old recalled being fired as a spokesperson for an unnamed diet company after gaining the weight back. While on “The Drew Barrymore Show” last week, Bertinelli played a game called “Memory Bank,” where guests reflect on different life moments. Valerie Bertinelli on “The … Read more
Nearly half of Americans try to lose weight each year, and roughly 17% (about 43 million adults) follow a special diet like keto, vegan or Mediterranean, data shows. With so many different diet plans and conflicting advice, it may be difficult to determine the right way to eat. Mark Hyman, M.D., says there isn’t any single plan … Read more
Power down the play. Video games can be a fun way to relax and turn off your brain, and with 61% of Americans ages 5 to 90 report they play video games for at least an hour each week. But all that game time can add up, as new research shows how excessive game play can be … Read more
At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. Superfoods Inc., which makes Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, recalled products including its original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates of August … Read more
Too good to be true? While blockbuster GLP-1 drugs continue to reach new heights in popularity, they’re not without potential downsides, like bizarre side effects such as “Ozempic feet.” And while they boast impressive blood sugar and weight loss results — average weight lost is nearly 10% over a year — making one mistake could … Read more
Matt Damon tackled his end goal flawlessly. The actor, 55, opened up about cutting down his weight for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Greek epic “The Odyssey,” while on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast Wednesday. The retired athlete, 38, told the Hollywood vet that he looked “pretty yoked up” in set photos circulating online. Jason and Travis Kelce and Matt … Read more
From fast-food to ultra-processed snacks, a high-fat diet eaten over the long term may trigger biological changes in the liver that could raise the risk of cancer. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggested it may be less about how much fatty food is consumed at once — and more about how long the liver … Read more
In the current climate of celebs shrinking down and GLP-1 usage becoming mainstream, a refreshingly natural, new type of influencer is burning up social media this New Year’s resolution season. “Midsize” content creators are casting shade on toxic diet culture and shining a light on healthy body image. Amid a sharp rise in dangerously thin young … Read more
The Mediterranean diet may have met its match — at least on the scale. Going Greek has long been praised as one of the healthiest ways to eat, boosting longevity and helping fend off chronic disease. But if shedding pounds is the goal, new research suggests another diet may deliver bigger results, even if it … Read more
Research has revealed that “fake fasting” may offer the same age-reversing health benefits as forsaking food. Known as the fasting mimicking diet (FMD), the diet is designed, as the name implies, to mimic the effects of water fasting by targeting blood glucose, ketone levels and other biomarkers. While traditional fasting is characterized by the utter … Read more
Ali Larter is getting real about what it takes to stay in shape. During a recent interview with People magazine, the 49-year-old actress spoke about how she stays in shape for her role in “Landman.” “I’ll tell you what. I work really hard, OK? I’m not pretending that I don’t,” she said. “I’m up at 4:30 [a.m.] … Read more
You butter believe this plan would be popular with carnivores and MAHA acolytes. Foods like red meat, butter, cheese and cream have long been vilified because they are high in saturated fat, which is widely believed to raise cholesterol and cause heart disease. Now, it may be time to break out the steak knives. Health … Read more
Whey too much! We know that protein is good for us — it increases fullness, reduces appetite and builds muscle — but does it really need to be packed into every single thing we eat, including junk food? Starbucks recently launched a new menu of protein-boosted beverages, while the makers of Pop-Tarts and Doritos just … Read more
There’s been lots of talk lately of what babies should — and shouldn’t — consume early in life. Now, here’s another suggestion. A new study proposes that infants weaned off breastfeeding should eat a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet to protect themselves from psychological and developmental conditions that may arise from stress in the womb. “We discovered … Read more