Rory Kennedy, 36, has no family history of cancer. He’s not overweight, and he has always maintained a healthy lifestyle — clean diet, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. So when he was diagnosed with stage 3C colon cancer last September, it was a shock, to say the least. “I don’t have a single checkmark … Read more
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What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more
It’s 2025 and it seems like we still can’t reach a consensus on which diet — vegan, keto, Mediterranean — is “the best.” Experts say part of the problem is that what qualifies as “the best” or even “healthiest” depends on your personal goals. Are you looking to lose weight, build muscle, save the planet … Read more
A lot of sex can do a body good — both mentally and physically. Experts are advising people to keep having regular sex if they want to be happy — although it seems like not enough people are choosing that route. A survey conducted by sex toy company The Handy shared that nearly one in five … Read more
Don’t want to ditch social media, but feel like it’s taking a toll on your mental health? You might not have to choose. New research from the University of British Columbia suggests that improving mental health among young people isn’t about reducing time spent on social media, but rather changing the way they engage with … Read more
New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear … Read more
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2025. A New Year has arrived; the last one is safely behind us. As always, this New Year brings with it our hopes for a new beginning. Today presents an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested … Read more
Dayle Haddon spoke candidly on ageism in the fashion industry in her final appearance before her sudden death. The former supermodel, who died Friday from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at age 76, posted a clip of her appearance on Claudia Mahler’s “Shift Happens” podcast, to Instagram on Dec.19 — just eight days before her death. In the caption, Haddon … Read more
Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. It’s an update of the agency’s definition originally devised 30 years ago. The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and … Read more
Cinch your waist — and your wallet — by going vegan. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study published in JAMA Network Open found. Switching to a vegan diet could improve your health, not to mention your savings, a new study found. neonshot – stock.adobe.com … Read more
Go on, give it a shot. Ozempic and other game-changing weight loss drugs are popular for a reason — but, nutrition experts say, don’t forget the all-natural, everyday foods that were out there controlling appetites first. Writing for Eat This, Not That!, dietitian Gillean Barkyoumb suggests that the trendy GLP-1 hormone-mimicking jabs designed to keep users … Read more
When it comes to overall health, it’s well established that booze is bad news, but is all alcohol equally odious? California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to share his surprising pick for the “healthiest choice” for drinkers. Sethi’s preference? Tequila. Cheers to tequila as a “healthy choice.” AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com While he explains that no amount … Read more
With Halloween on Thursday and Thanksgiving right around the corner, a Wisconsin weight loss coach is sharing four tips for sleighing the stressful holiday eating season. Amber Clemens — a self-described “former lifelong binge eater” who says she shed 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 and kept it off — recommends focusing on moderation in your daily … Read more
Packaged foods and frozen meals have become ubiquitous in US diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked exposure to UPFs to 32 poor … Read more
Eating right and still not losing weight? Registered dietitian and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein says the reason could be a gap between what we perceive as a healthy diet and one that supports weight loss. Muhlstein told Fox News Digital this week, “There’s definitely a big difference between healthy and healthy for weight loss. I see so … Read more
People who want to be teeny-tiny are taking a pint-sized shot of Ozempic. “Microdosing” the weight-loss drug is becoming increasingly common, according to doctors — and it’s not always a bad thing. “It’s basically a tailored approach to dosing Ozempic to meet the needs of the individual,” board-certified family physician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Britta Reierson … Read more
If she could turn back time, here’s what she would do. Dr. Florence Comite, a Manhattan precision medicine doctor who specializes in boosting lifespan, is revealing the Top 3 healthy habits she wished she had prioritized in her 20s to stem the tide of aging. In a new interview with MindBodyGreen, Comite advises getting sufficient deep … Read more
This dentist is revealing the tooth about oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice per day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent dental destruction, the award-winning dentist says it is imperative to give your teeth a break after lunch. A two-hour food embargo after a midday meal … Read more
It’s green lights for green tea. The beneficial brew has long been celebrated for its antioxidant properties, and more recently, influencers have touted it as a natural Ozempic. However, experts are now saying that while some claims are overblown, the green stuff might be even better for us than previously thought. Tea leaves contain catechins, … Read more