Now, this is scary enough to make your eyes pop. Mom of two and mortician Lauren Eliza is virally serving up lesser known, albeit potentially life-saving facts about the dangers of popcorn, and how allowing kids to pop the buttery kernels into their mouths could be deadly. “Popcorn is not allowed in my house,” Lauren, … Read more
Carb lovers rejoice! This delectable starch, long a guilty pleasure, just might be a secret weapon when trying to “lose weight with little effort.” Researchers have discovered the surprising health benefit of potatoes — as it turns out, these spuds are incredibly nutrient-dense and could be a crucial “part of a healthy diet,” according to … Read more
Two women each lost over 11 pounds while taking part in a study that sent electric shocks to the part of the brain linked to cravings. Robyn Baldwin, 58, and Lena Tolly, 48, who both have obesity and binge eating disorders, tried extreme dieting and even bariatric surgery, but couldn’t keep the weight off. But … Read more
Makeup artist Pratima Bassi has always had a sweet tooth. But, when, a few years ago, her weight skyrocketed to 265 pounds thanks to her love of gooey chocolate morsels and cream-filled cookies, the 23-year-old New Yorker from Rockland County resolved to slim down. In 2018, she committed to a low-carb lifestyle and 90-minute strength training … Read more
This Thanksgiving is shaping up to be a real turkey. With inflation and avian bird flu sending the cost of the traditional holiday feast sky high this year, it may be smarter to eat out, according to a report from Wells Fargo. The study, which compared Consumer Price Index data from November 2021 with November … Read more
It’s that time of year when families decorate their front porches with whole pumpkins and carved jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween. But they may find that squirrels and other outdoor critters are the ones playing tricks. Here are a few tips from experts on how to safely squirrel-proof the seasonal decor. What to put on pumpkins to … Read more
He’s got an appetite for glory. A healthcare IT consultant and serial world-record chaser has likely secured the Guinness world record for chowing down at the most Michelin-starred restaurants in 24 hours. “As soon as I saw this, I thought, ‘I have to do it,’” Eric Finkelstein, 34, said. “This one did call out to … Read more
The early bird gets the worm. A new study by Harvard Medical School researchers at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that eating earlier in the day might be better for us — and eating all meals within a 10-hour window could also be healthier. The research, published in Cell Metabolism, found that the time … Read more
Check out more stories from Busted, our series that offers an unfiltered exploration and celebration of our boobs and ourselves during breast cancer awareness month. Let’s be clear from the start: According to countless studies, there is no single food that will either prevent or cause breast cancer. “Using this language creates a lot of … Read more
Studies often come to contradictory conclusions on how diet and fitness impact our odds of developing diseases. A new, independent statistical tool aims to cut through that noise. One top expert said he has “a little more tolerance for eating red meat,” after developing the tool. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ari Magill Sugar is a common ingredient in several foods we consume. It is, indeed, a vital source of energy that can also metabolize fat and prevent the body from using protein as energy. But, when we start consuming too much sugar, it starts causing chronic health conditions like diabetes, obesity, … Read more
Many factors can contribute to a person’s eating habits, including personality traits. The Dark Triad personality traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism have been linked to many negative outcomes, but their relationship to disordered eating has been underexplored. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health looks at how these … Read more
It’s news to no one that what we eat is important for our health. But scientists are increasingly learning that when we eat may be nearly as important — and two of their biggest recent findings may forever change how we think about dinner. You’ve probably heard about one of those big dietary findings: humans … Read more
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers have provided more evidence that eating earlier in the day might be good for you—and eating all of your meals within a 10-hour window could be healthier, too. The takeaway from this latest wave of research on eating? Eat breakfast and try to confine your meals closer to a 10-hour … Read more
A new study suggests eating later in the day can directly impact our biological weight regulation in three key ways: through the number of calories that we burn; our hunger levels; and the way our bodies store fat. With obesity now affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide, this is a valuable insight into how … Read more
Eating late at night raises your risk of obesity by slowing your metabolism and making you hungrier the following day, a study suggests. Doctors have been warning against midnight snacking for years because you don’t have chance to burn it off before you go to sleep. Now Harvard University researchers have shown that it also … Read more
If you struggle to get it up, blame your blood. Dr Florence Comite, an endocrinologist from Brooklyn, New York, says the flow, consistency and content of someone’s blood plays a crucial role in their sex life. Having too much sugar, cholesterol and iron in the bloodstream can narrow vessels, making it harder for blood to … Read more
While the sugar content of sriracha might not set off alarms at first glance, Registered Dietician Pegah Jalali told Men’s Journal that many sriracha lovers aren’t consuming a mere teaspoon. Instead, she claims most people are using closer to a tablespoon per meal, which amounts to ¾ of a tablespoon of sugar, and 12% of … Read more
Eating wild blueberries each day could reverse cognitive decline in elderly people, a new study highlighting the oft-dubbed superfood’s potential finds. Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that elderly Americans who were already suffering from demonstrable cognitive issues could benefit greatly from eating the fruit each day. In many cases, their brain health … Read more
FOR many Brits, eating late is just a part of life. Between office working, getting to the gym and meeting friends at the pub, dinner often takes a back seat. 1 Those who went to sleep two or more hours after eating dinner reduced their cancer risk by 20 per cent.Credit: Getty Yet, eating after 9pm could … Read more