Getting older can be a tough pill to swallow, but according to a longevity expert, the right supplements can ease the process. Supplements aren’t a cure-all, but when taken alongside a healthy diet, they can make a difference. Their role is to feed your body the nutrients you may not be getting from your food, … Read more
It was the lift she needed — or so she thought. Julia Pugachevsky, a senior health reporter for Insider, revealed that she started taking Cellucor C4 pre-workout powder after reaching a plateau in strength training. At first, she wrote in a Friday essay for Insider, she “felt ‘Popeye’-level strength, opting for 5lb-heavier dumbbells without hesitation. … Read more
Has the secret to stress-free living been here all along? In the never-ending quest to fend off feelings of exhaustion, one craze that’s taken the wellness world by storm has ancient roots — literally. Yes, we’re talking about adaptogens, the herbs, roots and plants that will allegedly help our bodies manage stress and restore balance … Read more
This budding Benjamin Button is spilling his secrets. A 61-year-old who brags that he has a biological age of just under 38 is revealing how he’s hacked the aging process. Dave Pascoe, who hails from Michigan, is a retired network security engineer and a “full-time biohacker” devoted to turning back his genetic clock. On his … Read more
Don’t wig out. Board-certified dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky is revealing when you should be concerned about hair loss — basically, if you’re shedding 400 or more hairs a day. “It’s actually normal to be losing anywhere between 100 to 200 hairs every single day,” Zubritsky explained in a trending February TikTok that showed what the loss … Read more
She has a bone to pick with these products. Nutritionist Claire Sorlie is spilling the tea on the two “health foods” she believes are overrated — collagen powders and probiotic supplements — and four she finds underrated — bone broth, raspberries, sauerkraut, and Sleepytime tea. “Items your grocery list does & doesn’t need!” Sorlie captioned … Read more
Put down the pill bottle. Turns out, you can get too much of a good thing when it comes to certain vitamins and minerals. And the consequences can be way more serious than an upset stomach. “We definitely want people to be cautious with [fat-soluble vitamins] because they will just build up in the system, … Read more
Mixing powders or popping pills pre-workout might be pointless, says one diet expert. Although some supplements can give your body a boost, others are a complete waste of time, Rob Hobson, a UK-based registered sports dietitian and author of “The Detox Kitchen Bible,” told the Daily Mail. The experienced nutritionist explained that while it’s not … Read more
Getting stronger and recovering faster could be as simple as adding a few supplements to your daily diet. That’s according to Hayley Madigan, a UK-based personal trainer and former bodybuilder who says she swears by six supplements to keep her in top-notch shape, according to Business Insider. The svelte fitness fan, who specializes in women’s … Read more
Fishy fad or nutritious treasure trove? Experts aren’t sure about sea moss. Sea moss is the hottest wellness product beloved by A-listers and touted by TikTokers who consume heaping spoonfuls of the neon blue gelatinous goo while hawking its health benefits. Sold by upper-crust grocers like Erewhon, the algae is available dried, mixed into gummy … Read more
Emergency room visits from children accidentally eating melatonin have quadrupled in the last decade, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Melatonin is a hormone triggered by darkness that regulates the body’s natural sleep cycle or circadian rhythm. Supplements of the natural compound are commonly used as a sleep … Read more
4 supplements a day keep aging at bay. Despite conflicting advice about longevity — from well-rounded diets to centenarians’ best kept secrets, like drinking a daily glass of wine — one expert who has devoted his career to studying aging has revealed the supplements he swears by. In addition to following a plant-based diet á la Blue … Read more
He’s got your back. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified dermatologist who practices in NYC, is sharing three ways to get rid of dreaded back acne, also known as “bacne.” Around 50 million Americans suffer from acne, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Athletes who wear sweaty gym clothes are especially susceptible to unsightly back blemishes, experts … Read more
D’oh! A Pennsylvania mom claims a store-bought herbal remedy for menopause symptoms turned her skin so yellow, she wound up looking like Marge Simpson. Amber Heimbach, 39, visited her doctor last October, complaining of a number of issues, ranging from mood swings to heavy bleeding. The Harrisburg resident was offered prescription medication, but opted to … Read more
Magnesium is having a moment. Found in everyday foods like spinach, almonds and soy milk, the necessary mineral — our bodies need it for energy production, as well as all sorts of other complicated reasons — has recently gained widespread popularity as a holistic treatment for anxiety. The craze began picking up steam not long ago, with … Read more
A, B, C, D — or none of the above? Welcome to January, also known as resolution season, or cough and sniffle season — surely there’s no better time to dust off the bottle of multivitamins at the back of your medicine chest. Not so fast, according to the experts. While there’s no substitute for a balanced … Read more
Winter tends to bring in colds and illness, and it’s extremely important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself and your body to stay healthy. Thankfully, there are plenty of supplements that can help keep your immune system in check and maintain your health, body and brain. Here are some vitamins you should add … Read more
Popular beetroot juice supplements lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with serious lung conditions, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) sufferers who consumed a daily beetroot juice supplement for 12 weeks reduced their blood pressure and increased the distance they could walk in 6 minutes, SWNS reports. “COPD cannot … Read more
Wander down the cold-medicine aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find an eye-watering variety of pills, capsules, nasal sprays and potions. Do any of them really work? That’s a legitimate question following the September announcement from the Food and Drug Administration that phenylephrine — an ingredient in dozens of cold and allergy meds — is … Read more
Federal officials issued a stark warning about an easily found supplement known as “gas station heroin” after it caused users to have seizures and lose consciousness. Neptune’s Fix — aka “gas station heroin” — contains tianeptine, “a potentially dangerous substance that is not FDA-approved for any medical use but is illegally sold with claims to … Read more