Mediterranean diet could boost mental health among older adults, study finds

Mediterranean diet could boost mental health among older adults, study finds

Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research. Older adults in England who followed a Mediterranean diet — which is primarily composed of the above foods — during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher psychological well-being than peers who … Read more

‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

‘SkinnyTok’ influencers tout ‘diarrhea diet’ for weight loss amid Cyclsopra outbreak: ‘I’m skinny for the summer’

It’s the sickest way to get slim.   When diet and exercise aren’t shredding the chub fast enough, and A-listers are hogging up all the Ozempic, weight loss daredevils are dangerously downing leafy greens, berries and other fresh produce, hoping to contract the stomach-churning, diarrhea-inducing Cyclospora parasite to achieve hot physiques this hot season.  “Me when I heard … Read more

The keto diet might increase your small intestine cancer risk: study

The keto diet might increase your small intestine cancer risk: study

Keto, a diet that emphasizes cutting down carbs and sugar, has been used for some 50 years as a way for folks to lose weight fast. Significant weight loss could help prevent cancer. Recent research even showed keto might help treat it too, by starving existing cancer cells of the sugar they need. But now, … Read more

Woman develops ‘large, mucus-covered mass’ in her stomach after taking GLP-1 — how chugging diet cola cured it

Woman develops ‘large, mucus-covered mass’ in her stomach after taking GLP-1 — how chugging diet cola cured it

A woman went to the ER to deal with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She thought it might be due to stress. It turned out to be a goopy green mass that formed in her stomach — with a little help from her GLP-1. The 63-year-old was seen by doctors at Brigham and Women’s … Read more

The ‘longevity diet’ that can increase natural GLP-1 and reduce body fat: study

The ‘longevity diet’ that can increase natural GLP-1 and reduce body fat: study

The “fauxzempic” era is well underway. Many brands are marketing alternatives to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, but certain foods may also boost the effects of the naturally occurring hormone responsible for reducing hunger and stabilizing blood sugar. A recent study found one diet that not only boosted GLP-1 but also increased longevity and reduced body fat. … Read more

Matt Damon’s strict diet choice for dramatic ‘The Odyssey’ transformation that revealed hidden health issues

Matt Damon’s strict diet choice for dramatic ‘The Odyssey’ transformation that revealed hidden health issues

Matt Damon’s dramatic transformation for “The Odyssey” came with an unexpected payoff. The Oscar winner revealed during the latest episode of Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast that he has permanently cut gluten from his diet after discovering how much it had been affecting him, calling the change life-altering as he underwent an intense physical transformation for Christopher … Read more

Ilona Maher reveals the eating habit of the ‘fittest people I know’ — and the diet ‘crazy talk’ she won’t stand for

Ilona Maher reveals the eating habit of the ‘fittest people I know’ — and the diet ‘crazy talk’ she won’t stand for

Don’t bother offering Ilona Maher a green juice. The Olympic bronze medalist is one of the most powerful forces on the rugby pitch — but off it, she doesn’t follow the kind of restrictive diet you might expect from a professional athlete. “I don’t like health foods,” Maher, 29, told The Post. “I’m such a … Read more

Which diet — and exact foods — are great for preventing dementia: study

Which diet — and exact foods — are great for preventing dementia: study

What you eat has a serious impact on how your brain ages — and a new study says a certain diet could greatly reduce your dementia risk. Healthy eating has long been shown to improve cognitive performance and stave off degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, but recent research suggests a specific kind of healthy dining reigns … Read more

Cruise passengers learn diet trick on board that woman credits for her weight loss: ‘The only thing that ever worked for me’

Cruise passengers learn diet trick on board that woman credits for her weight loss: ‘The only thing that ever worked for me’

A cruise designed for people who follow low-carbohydrate diets is teaching passengers the eating approach one woman says helped her lose weight — and keep it off — after decades of trying. Debbie Hubbs, 73, of Arizona, helped create the Low Carb Cruise after low-carb eating jump-started her weight loss.  Hubbs said this type of eating is … Read more

RFK Jr., JD Vance and others in Trump’s cabinet are all doing the same diet — and it stinks

RFK Jr., JD Vance and others in Trump’s cabinet are all doing the same diet — and it stinks

Trump’s cabinet is going all-out for kraut. Spearheaded by Dr. Sean O’Mara, the diet du jour for the current administration is akin to the carnivore diet in that it leans heavily on animals protein, but it’s bolstered — and sulfured — by sauerkraut and other gut-boosting, fart-inducing staples. Lured by the promise of weight loss … Read more

I’m a doctor — the bad diet advice that sabotages your weight loss and keeps you fat

I’m a doctor — the bad diet advice that sabotages your weight loss and keeps you fat

A doctor is calling out some popular but problematic pieces of dieting advice. With nearly 3 in 4 US adults being obese or overweight many among us are thinking about healthy, sustainable ways to slim down. But according to one expert, there’s a handful of slim-down solutions that could be sabotaging your end game. According to one … Read more

Exclusive | The ‘Bible Diet’ is getting the weight-conscious holy, hot and healthy for summer 2026

Exclusive | The ‘Bible Diet’ is getting the weight-conscious holy, hot and healthy for summer 2026

They’re slimming their frames in Jesus’ name.  For the A-list likes of Oprah Winfrey and Andy Cohen, Ozempic and other anti-obesity shots have hit the spot. For controversial “Almond Moms” like supermodel-turned-reality TV star Yolanda Hadid, eating just a few nuts a day is the way.    But unlike the VIPs and their thin-by-any-means schemes, Kayla Bundy, … Read more

Certain diet changes can slow aging process in just one month, researchers say

Certain diet changes can slow aging process in just one month, researchers say

Researchers have found that changing your diet — even later in life — may slow the aging process in as little as one month. Researchers from the University of Sydney assigned 104 participants aged 65-75 to one of four diets. Two of the diets were omnivorous and included protein from both animals and plants. Two … Read more

The common foods that are messing with your ability to focus — even if the rest of your diet is healthy

The common foods that are messing with your ability to focus — even if the rest of your diet is healthy

Here’s something to chew on. Brains require nutrients from a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, whole grains, nuts and seeds to function properly. Even if you’re consuming these foods regularly, occasionally enjoying a cheat-day treat can still take a toll on the brain. Even if you’re eating a balanced diet, studies show … Read more

Kathy Hilton fell for an AI diet scam supposedly backed by Oprah and Dr. Oz — why it ‘messed up’ her system

Kathy Hilton fell for an AI diet scam supposedly backed by Oprah and Dr. Oz — why it ‘messed up’ her system

Experts have warned that we’re heading for an AI-fueled “dementia crisis” — but Kathy Hilton’s already had her own AI-fueled tummy crisis. On the season 15 reunion of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” that aired last week, Hilton, 67, admitted that she’d been duped by a fake AI diet which she thought was endorsed by … Read more

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ marketing mania turns popcorn and Diet Coke into haute couture

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ marketing mania turns popcorn and Diet Coke into haute couture

Collaborations? For a movie premiere? Groundbreaking. The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved movie “The Devil Wears Prada” releases in theaters today, May 1, and fans can’t get enough. To celebrate, a wide range of food brands, restaurants, movie theaters and so on have released collabs or movie-inspired products. Gird your loins. If you’re thinking … Read more

UCLA scientists reverse chronic disease without diet change — in potential miracle for 3M Angelenos

UCLA scientists reverse chronic disease without diet change — in potential miracle for 3M Angelenos

Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a medical breakthrough that could be a potential miracle for millions of Los Angeles residents. The Westwood university released a study that reveals a way to reverse chronic fatty liver disease without a major change in one’s diet. It is estimated that between 30% and 40% of Los Angeles residents … Read more

Popular diet soda ingredient tied to gut bacteria changes passed down across generations: study

Popular diet soda ingredient tied to gut bacteria changes passed down across generations: study

Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption. The findings raise questions about the long-term biological effects of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption … Read more

British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

Watch what you eat. First it was the juice cleanse, then keto, then Whole30. Now it’s the social diet, where you consume content — and not much else. Researchers in the UK and upstate New York shared findings this week that simply viewing food content online is enough to curb real-life cravings for some dieters. … Read more

Eating a plant-based diet can either raise or lower your dementia risk — it depends on one major choice

Eating a plant-based diet can either raise or lower your dementia risk — it depends on one major choice

We’ve long been told that vegetarianism can improve heart health, nutrient intake and digestion while lowering the risk of chronic disease and certain cancers — but some plant-based diets may do more harm than good. Case in point: A new study in the scientific journal Neurology finds that high-quality, vitamin-rich plant-based diets go a long … Read more