Ozempic who? Nearly 10 years ago, Norma Lyons was 40 pounds overweight and considered tortilla a major food group when her doctor broke the news that she was prediabetic. Unwilling to take medication, the now 60-year-old mother of three was determined to reverse the condition on her own — and she did, transforming her diet … Read more
May-December flings are all the rage. According to reported dating trends and a flurry of TikTok chatter, Gen Z is warming to the idea that age is just a number — at least, when the vibes are right. “I totally get why Chelsea was with Rick and chose him over Saxon,” an 18-year-old named Olivia … Read more
Hormbles Chormbles may sound like gibberish, but this new kind of candy bar actually “makes sense.” The brand’s slogan, “Make Candy Make Sense,” suggests a guilt-free alternative to a world full of sugar. Each bar of chocolate contains 10g of protein, 0g sugar, and just 100 calories. Hormbles Chormbles is a guilt-free alternative in a … Read more
Step aside, stevia — there’s a new natural sweetener sneaking into the smoothies of the health-conscious. This South American superfruit — once prized by ancient civilizations — has yellow-to-orange flesh and boasts flavors resembling sweet potato, caramel and maple syrup. In the Andean valley of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador — where it originates — it’s … Read more
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
Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region responsible for controlling hunger, particularly in people with obesity. The finding raises new questions about whether sugar alternatives, used by around … Read more
Bye-bye, sugar high. A new study suggests drinking soda may be even worse for the body than previously thought. A team of scientists from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research has found that regularly consuming sweet drinks like sodas and flavored teas triggers a troubling adaptation in the body, effectively causing the intestines to prioritize … Read more
A landscaper-turned-OnlyFans-entertainer who rolled a provocative billboard through one of Sydney’s wealthiest suburbs this week has revealed some of the backlash she has experienced following the stunt. Shianne Foxx paid $2,000 to have a truck drive around with her picture on the side with the message: “Are you rich, old and lonely? I’m looking for … Read more
From “Eight Men Out” to “Field of Dreams,” baseball movies are usually enraptured by the past. Steeped in traditions, these films celebrate homespun heroes whose anything-is-possible journeys toward a championship elevate our spirits. But two baseball movies from the last 20 years had something else on their minds that would alter how the sport was … Read more
By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m speeded up. I’m anxious.” If someone asks whether she would like a salad for lunch, she doesn’t know how to respond. She has had several such episodes this year, and they seem to be coming more frequently. “She stares … Read more
Oh, sugar! For as unpolished as Georgia’s offense played in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame on Thursday, the least graceful handoff of the evening occurred only after the Bulldogs were back in the locker room, scratching their heads and asking what went wrong. And while the Fighting Irish’s 23-10 victory in the College Football … Read more
Perhaps Parker Jones didn’t deserve this perp walk in a 13-point loss. ESPN drew criticism for singling out and focusing its cameras late in the fourth quarter on Georgia’s redshirt sophomore cornerback, who earned a penalty for colliding with a referee during the Bulldogs’ 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal … Read more
All eyes were on ESPN on Thursday as the Sugar Bowl took place a little more than 24 hours after an ISIS-inspired terrorist created mayhem on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and injured dozens more. But noticeably absent from the pregame broadcast on the main network was the national anthem … Read more
What a buzzkill. Champagne, sparkling wines and fizzy cocktails are all the rage on New Year’s Eve, but these bubbly beverages could turn your pearly whites into damaged, discolored, tender teeth. The phenomenon — known as “prosecco teeth” or “prosecco smile” — threatens to ruin your new year with a trip to the dentist. “Among … Read more
He has yet to come up triple hearts in life. Hitting the jackpot would seemingly raise one’s value on the romantic marketplace. However, a Colorado gambling influencer who won a million dollars playing the Las Vegas slots claims that’s not the case — because most of his female prospects just want a “sugar daddy.” “It’s … Read more
Happy eww year! New Year’s Eve is one of the booziest holidays — it’s common to usher in a hangover along with the new year. You’ll typically feel the worst of it — the headaches, muscle aches, nausea and anxiety — the morning after heavy drinking when your blood alcohol concentration is near zero. Alcohol … Read more
Talk about cold-hearted! Heart attacks spike in the winter because the heart works harder to keep the body warm — and activities like shoveling snow can further strain it. Cold weather can also thicken blood, increasing the risk of blood clots. Heart attacks are most common in people 65 and older, but there’s been a … Read more
2025 will be sweet like sugar. The Food and Beverage Trends Report has declared that brown sugar will be the flavor of the year for 2025. In the report, published annually for several decades by T. Hasegawa, the flavor development company describes brown sugar as a “culinary staple” that adds “a hint of nostalgia” to … Read more
The ’90s were full of questionable choices. But while we’ve left most of them behind — see frosted tips, ultra-baggy jeans and Beanie Babies — a food habit born in 1992 is still a pretty permanent fixture in many people’s lives. And according to Dr. Michael Aziz, a physician and author of The Ageless Revolution, it’s … Read more
So much for happy meals. The quality of ultraprocessed American fare — especially President-elect Donald Trump’s beloved Big Macs — is receiving new scrutiny thanks to Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has made headlines for calling legal food additives “poison” and criticizing the … Read more