Looking to fast-track your weight loss goals? New research finds that intermittent fasting, eating fewer meals throughout the day and focusing calorie intake earlier in the day for at least 12 weeks can help you lose more weight than following standard care and receiving nutritional advice. Researchers from Bond University in Australia analyzed 29 clinical … Read more
Peace from pet? Forget a bot it! Pups are precious, cats are cute, and yeah — bunnies keep things hopping. But when it comes to keeping Gen Z’s and Gen Y’s company, a faction of the twenty- and thirty-somethings are now looking to technology. Researchers polled 1,000 people of all ages across the US to determine that … Read more
A new drug combo recently approved by the Food & Drug Administration can halt lung cancer in its treacherous tracks — for over 40% longer than previously possible, a wide-ranging trial funded by pharmaceutical giant Janssen showed. Doctors are hailing the breakthrough as “amazing.” Lung cancer kills roughly 1.8 million people per year. The insidious disease … Read more
One fitness expert has worked out the perfect exercises to include in your routine if you need to shed a few unwanted pounds. Personal trainer Sam Quinn, of Nuffield Health, told The Telegraph that adults must be in a 500-calorie deficit from their maintenance calorie consumption in order to lose weight. While the amount of … Read more
Cosmetic industry critics are seeing the light on LED. Beloved by beauty experts and celebrities, LED light therapy has been a popular cosmetic treatment to fend off unwanted signs of aging for decades — and is now widely available at home in the form of a glowing red mask or wand for your face. Starting … Read more
Raising kids is no joke — but good parents tell them anyway. A lot of love and even more laughter: it’s the no-longer secret recipe parents should follow to cook up great, long-lasting relationships with their kids, per new findings from Penn State University. “Humor can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress and promote creative … Read more
Lettuce celebrate! Dr. Kunal Sood, a pain management specialist in Maryland, is sharing a cheap, unconventional hack for joint pain — wrapping cabbage leaves around the afflicted area. “Cabbage leaves have been used in some cultures as a topical application to reduce both inflammation and pain,” Sood explained in a TikTok last week. “It is … Read more
Talk about a leg up. Researchers say that taking a popular obesity medication and exercising regularly can lead to weight loss — and bone health is still maintained. Bone loss typically accompanies large, rapid weight loss, which increases the risk of fractures. This is especially a concern for older adults. Researchers say that taking the … Read more
Sorry, Ozempic users. Bariatric surgery leads to more weight loss that’s longer-lasting compared to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and behavioral changes such as diet and exercise, new research finds. “Metabolic and bariatric surgery remains the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity. Unfortunately, it also remains among the most underutilized,” said study co-author … Read more
Ozempic 2.0? Researchers say they have found a novel use for GLP-1 — the hormone the body naturally produces after eating. Medications like Ozempic mimic GLP-1 to make people feel full, reducing their cravings. This new therapy has GLP-1 acting like a “Trojan horse” that smuggles special molecules directly to the brain’s appetite-control center. In … Read more
The eyes are the window to the soul — and your sexual desires. Nonverbal cues are more effective than verbal communication during sex, according to a study recently published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior. Researchers at Missouri State University conducted in-depth interviews with 78 participants of varying ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations — though the … Read more
Food really is medicine, at least according to new research. A study, published this week by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that consuming protein — especially plant-based protein — seemed to drastically lower the odds of developing chronic illness for women as they age. “Consuming protein in midlife was linked to promoting good health in … Read more
Go ahead — run away from your problems. The popular aerobic exercise may be as potent a weapon against the blues as medication, a new European study suggests. Researchers from Vrije University, Amsterdam asked 141 patients suffering from depression and anxiety to choose between a group run, two to three times a week, or taking … Read more
Former US Navy SEAL Jocko Willink knows a thing or two about leadership. The American author, podcast host and co-founder of leadership consulting firm Echelon Front spent 20 years in the military, where he learned to lead other SEALs. San Diego-based Willink announced on Thursday that he will be releasing a MasterClass at Work course on effective … Read more
Monkeys share many traits with humans — including our thirst for alcohol. Medical researchers were able to turn eight rhesus macaque monkeys into heavy drinkers by offering them increasing concentrations of alcohol. With free access to booze all day over a period of six months, it wasn’t long before the monkeys were true party animals, … Read more
Resistance training could be the “surprisingly effective” secret to achieving fresher, younger skin, a new study has revealed. Published in Scientific Reports, the research found that aerobic exercise and weight training altered gene expression and improved the underlying health of facial skin cells and tissue. People’s skin grew “more youthful at a cellular level” after they … Read more
Short bursts of exercise can help reduce the symptoms of chronic depression, a study has found. The study, published on Monday in JAMA Network Open, found when people over 50 who suffer from conditions often linked to depression — such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain — exercised, the activity reduced their depressive symptoms. The … Read more
A recent viral video showing a mom calming her crying baby with a simple trick has captured the internet’s (and exhausted parents’) attention this week. In the clip, the mom uses the hack to soothe her two-month-old and the baby stops crying almost instantly. In the clip, mom, Melissa Buckley, 27, writes: “POV: Your baby has great music taste.” She … Read more
A run a day keeps the depression away. Researchers from the University of South Australia have discovered regular exercise may be more effective than medication for the treatment of mental illness, such as depression. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the study used 97 reviews, 1,039 and 128,119 participants, marking it as one … Read more
Cavities may no longer cause holes in your teeth, or burn one in your pocket. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities forming, a study has shown there’s a new technique that’s just as effective — as well as more accessible and cost-effective. Silver diamine fluoride, applied … Read more