Well, this is guac-ward. Eating a small amount of avocado every day may lower a woman’s risk for Type 2 diabetes — but not for men who consume the green, creamy fruit, new research has found. “There are several potential mechanisms to explain the observed association between avocado consumption and diabetes prevalence in this study,” … Read more
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
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
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
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
Milk this diet for all it’s worth. Dr. Michael Mosley — a BBC presenter and author who popularized the 5:2 fasting diet and developed the Fast 800 diet, which combines intermittent fasting and Mediterranean-style eating — is sharing the five food groups to incorporate into your routine for weight loss. Mosley swears by non-starchy vegetables; … Read more
Experts are sounding the alarm after a man recently died from a Vitamin D overdose. David Mitchener, 89, passed away in suburban London, England, after taking high levels of the supplement for nine months prior to his death. Members of the local medical community are now taking the opportunity to warn the public of the … 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
Is it time to crank up your eating? Volume eating is a trendy dieting strategy that involves consuming large amounts of low-calorie foods to feel fuller while still maintaining a calorie deficit. You physically eat more food — but still consume fewer calories than usual. Registered dietitian Shyla Cadogan explained last week in StudyFinds that … Read more
Vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening preeclampsia and having underweight babies, a new study has found. The University of Copenhagen research, published last week in the journal Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, found that babies born to vegan mothers were half a pound lighter on average. Researchers analyzed the data from 66,738 … Read more
Medical experts have found that taking a daily multivitamin can ward off cognitive decline by up to two years, according to a new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Cognitive decline is one of the first and primary symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases, which combined affect 55 million people worldwide, according to the … Read more
It’s crunch time. A Missouri registered dietitian has examined the differences between baked and fried chips — and her findings are likely to shock you. Gaby McPherson analyzed the nutrition content of a “typical single-serving bag” of both offerings to determine whether the lower-fat alternatives are actually healthier. She published her results Monday on the … 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
Researchers have identified 15 lifestyle and health risk factors for a rare type of dementia that affects people younger than 65. Some 370,000 people develop young-onset dementia around the world each year, and now researchers from the University of Exeter in England and Maastricht University in the Netherlands say targeting these health and lifestyle traits … 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
Is squeezing in a glass of orange juice worth it? Orange juice is known for being a drink that can provide an immunity boost, thanks to a high content of antioxidants and micronutrients such as vitamin C and potassium. But whether or not the beverage is actually healthy depends on what’s in it. “Orange juice … Read more
This is bananas! If you’re looking for a simple way to increase your nutritional intake, all you have to do is have a banana a day. The fruit has a long list of nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber and more. The good news is that bananas are easy to add to … Read more
Vitamin D — “the sunshine vitamin” that our bodies make when we’re exposed to sunlight — is critical to our health. It’s essential for healthy bones and teeth, inflammation regulation, immune system support, and other tasks. A new report, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 conference, suggests the current US recommended dietary allowance (RDA) … Read more
She’s got skin in the game. With Americans on target to spend a whopping $200 billion on supplements by the year 2025, according to the AMA Journal of Ethics, one dermatologist is stepping up to remind consumers that when it comes to maintaining a youthful luster and sheen on the outside, what you put in … Read more