Dough you believe this guy? A Connecticut man who claims to love pizza more than anything else in the world has been scarfing down at least a slice a day for the last six years, sauces say — and the piece-loving pie-sano has no plans to slow down, even swinging a delicious career change thanks to … Read more
If you’re feeling salty about your lack of sleep you may need more sodium in your diet. Dr. James DiNicolantino, a cardiovascular research scientist, shared video on Instagram about why too little salt in your diet can make you toss and turn at night. “People that were put on a low salt diet, because of … Read more
If you’re looking for a diet high in collagen — the world is your oyster, according to a dietitian. Collagen, which makes up 30% of your body’s protein, gives structure to the skin, muscles, bones and connective tissue, according to Cleveland Clinic. Collagen is also found in your organs blood vessels and intestinal lining. The … Read more
It may be time to moo-ve that glass of milk at dinner to breakfast. Researchers analyzed the calcium consumption of 36,164 American adults, finding that distributing calcium between breakfast and dinner lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. Even better is reducing the calcium intake by 5% at dinner and upping the breakfast intake by 5%, … Read more
If you love juice, don’t beat yourself to a pulp — some kinds are actually good for you. Drinking juice may seem like a healthy way to consume fruits or vegetables, but many juices are loaded with sugars and calories. However, that doesn’t mean that some juices can’t be part of a healthy diet. Registered … Read more
Are you being hoodwinked by your health food? Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and founder of The Keys to Nutrition, warns of “health halos” — foods that are marketed as healthy but hide harmful ingredients. Smith tells The Post that the deception lies in the packaging and promotion of these foodstuffs. “A lot … Read more
Going running may offset diseases that run in the family, according to the first study of its kind. A healthy lifestyle, which includes things like regular exercise, good sleep, not smoking and eating a healthy diet, can add over five years to your life, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since college, Brad Jobling struggled with his weight, fluctuating between a low of 155 pounds when he was in his 30s to as high as 220. He spent a decade tracking calories on WeightWatchers, but the pounds he dropped always crept back onto his 5-foot-5-inch frame. A little over a … Read more
These tricks work in a pinch. If you’ve ever sat at your desk and suddenly realized that your shoulders are hunched up by your ears — you’re not alone. Stress and tension can manifest in ways that are way more physical than you might think, NY-Presbyterian Health Matters reports. “Many people don’t realize how damaging … Read more
We can’t slow down time — but we can slow down its effects on us, according to experts. The key is to make healthier choices in the areas that we can control — and that starts with breaking bad habits. “One of the primary hallmarks of aging is accumulated cellular damage that leads to organ dysfunction and, … Read more
Parents have found themselves with yet another job — being their child’s personal chef. Three in five parents cook specialized meals for their kids if they don’t like what the rest of their family is eating, according to the National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The … Read more
The secret to living a long and healthy life? Don’t eat that much. For years, longevity researchers have conducted studies that seem to show restricting calories might help people live longer. “We’ve known for nearly 100 years that calorie restriction can extend healthy life span in a variety of laboratory animals,” one researcher told CNN … Read more
Cancer prevention can begin with your diet, according to an oncology dietitian. Nichole Andrews, a dietitian and the author of the book Sugar Does Not Feed Cancer: The Complete Guide to Cancer Prevention Nutrition & Lifestyle, shared a video on TikTok divulging the two things that can increase your risk of developing cancer — and … Read more
If you crave sweets, here’s some encourage-mint. Canadian registered dietitian Miranda Galati is betting you can eat just one chocolate and feel satisfied — if you follow her two Twix, err, tricks, which are consuming the candy earlier in the day and pairing it with healthier foods. “First, I want you to stop saving your … Read more
This budding Benjamin Button is spilling his secrets. A 61-year-old who brags that he has a biological age of just under 38 is revealing how he’s hacked the aging process. Dave Pascoe, who hails from Michigan, is a retired network security engineer and a “full-time biohacker” devoted to turning back his genetic clock. On his … Read more
You know the feeling all too well. Lunchtime has passed, there’s still several hours until you can leave the office, and your energy levels are crashing. You might turn to that third (or fourth) cup of coffee or head to the vending machine to see what snacks might be available — but neither of those … Read more
Here’s some food for thought — literally. Teens who eat a junk-food diet consisting of sugar and high fat could suffer from long-lasting brain damage — specifically memory impairment, according to a recent study done on rats from the University of Southern California. Researchers fed rats a high-fat diet, then ran them through a series … Read more
Orange you glad you didn’t try this at home? Anne Osbourne, from Queensland, Australia, said that she drank orange juice for 40 days straight and she has never felt healthier, USA Today reported. Osbourne, who goes by @fruitisbeaut on Instagram, posts content on her page about her experience with fruitarianism, a diet consisting of only … Read more
Intermittent fasting might help you lose weight — but only if you adhere to some strict guidelines, says one dietitian. “You can’t just eat what you want with intermittent fasting if you want to lose weight. You have to eat balanced meals during the feeding period,” Rob Hobson, a registered dietitian, told the Daily Mail. … Read more
You don’t need to care about a bad reputation — at least not when it comes to these foods, experts say. Kitchen staples, such as eggs, coffee, potatoes and frozen vegetables have been unfairly disparaged over the years, according to NBC News. And although it may seem like nutrition advice is ever-changing, these experts say … Read more