The latest sickly sweet soda concoction has the internet in a fizzy. Thanks to the Hulu hit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” beverages known as “dirty sodas,” revealed to be wildly popular in Utah, have gone global. But the #MomTok drink — which involves adding flavored syrups and creamers into your pop of choice — has … Read more
Researchers say they have sparked an “exciting” breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease by developing a drug to prevent the build-up of toxic proteins in the brain. “This research is taking promising steps towards a new one-of-a-kind therapy which targets tau, a damaging protein in the brains of people living with Alzheimer’s, preventing it from clumping … 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
It didn’t take her long to get hooked. A 62-year-old retired military therapist struggling with extreme foot pain, inflammation and food addiction claims she lost 35 pounds by eating only sardines for more than three months. “People think I’m absolutely nuts,” Jane Crummett told Florida physician Annette Bosworth, known as “Dr. Boz,” last month. Jane … Read more
He wants to turn Gen X into Gen ZZZ. Dr. Terry Simpson, a boomer-aged surgeon based in California, is sharing three changes Gen Xers should make for better sleep — invest in a good mattress, have a filling dinner and orgasm before bed. Experts recommend adults get seven to nine hours of slumber every night. Poor sleep has … Read more
Step on it! Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is sharing the five steps you should take to lose 15 pounds by the end of the year — burn more calories than you eat, set a daily step goal, reduce calories from beverages, commit to 30 minutes of joyful exercise four times a week and … Read more
No matter how you slice it, Jose Matos’s diet was a mess. The father of two often gravitated to salty, frozen and processed foods, typically eating three burgers, large fries and a giant soda for one meal. Pizza rolls were his “biggest downfall” — he could polish off a bag in one sitting. He estimated … Read more
Chew on this — an NYC-based registered dietitian says her top tip for weight loss is to eat more frequently throughout the day to prevent reaching for cookies and chips because you’re starving and they are right there. “Although calories factor into weight loss, the key to losing weight is to avoid getting to the … Read more
Maria Kirkeland has learned to count on her weight loss method. The 37-year-old Norwegian woman says she lost 159 pounds in two years, never once feeling hungry thanks to two key hacks. In 2022, Kirkeland’s decades-long cycle of bingeing and restricting had left her heavier than ever. A cycle of restriction and bingeing left Kirkeland … Read more
Jarmageddon? Sixty percent of infant and toddler foods sold in the US are not as nutritious as they might seem, according to a new study from the George Institute for Global Health. The Australia-headquartered research group compared data on 651 commercial baby foods to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, finding that 70% failed to meet protein … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Move over personalized supplements and multivitamins, ditch the protein powder, and wave bye-bye to your skincare routine. It’s time to run for the collagen. If you’ve spent time on social media in recent years, you’ve probably noticed more … Read more
This easy weight loss trick is no sweat. Jenna Rizzo, a Georgia-based fitness coach who specializes in women’s weight loss, is offering a simple psychological tip to combat yo-yo dieting. “Take out a pen and paper, and I want you to start writing all the things you can add to your current diet: more protein, … Read more
No bones about it. As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis — a condition that makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures. Broken bones are particularly disastrous for older adults, for whom fractures can mean long-term recovery, disability or even premature death. Strong bones are … Read more
Take heart — scientists say they may have found a way to prevent irregular heart rhythms caused by binge drinking, a phenomenon so common at Christmastime that it’s called “holiday heart syndrome.” They will present their research this week at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Binge drinking — defined as five drinks within … Read more
These four tips may give you a leg up in your fitness journey. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, says going on walks five times a week, consuming at least 120 grams of protein a day, staying hydrated and making sacrifices have kept her in good shape for years. Rizzo has previously … Read more
Food is fuel — what and when you eat can significantly influence your performance during a workout. Rikki Keen, senior sports dietitian for the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, explains to TODAY.com, “We are what we eat…Nutrients provide the tools to rebuild, repair and reload muscles, and they also are vital to keep many systems (immune, … Read more
It’s the other Grubhub. Singapore’s state food agency redefined “mealworms” after approving a whopping 16 species of insects for human consumption, ranging from grasshoppers to beetle grubs. “With immediate effect, SFA (the Singapore Food Agency) will allow the import of insects and insect products belonging to species that have been assessed to be of low … Read more
She’s cracked the case! A New Jersey-based dietitian reports that almonds are the best late-night snack that won’t spike blood sugar, your body’s main fuel source. “The plant-based protein in almonds helps to slow digestion and provides a steady release of energy throughout the night, keeping blood sugar levels in an ideal range,” Erin Palinski-Wade, a … Read more
Move over, Ozempic. Researchers say a similar medication helped more than 200 overweight adults shed an average of 15.6% of their body weight after 48 weeks — with less muscle lost. The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide — which included “significant” decreases in heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol — … Read more
Summer is here, and our collective sweet tooth aches for twist cones and popsicles, funnel cake and icebox pies — at the expense of our health and waistline. For those seeking satisfaction while maintaining a healthy diet, experts recommend sweet snacks that boost metabolism and curb cravings. Rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants, these guilt-free … Read more