Your genetic makeup could be the reason you’re not losing weight. New research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University in Israel found that one-third of people who followed a healthy diet did not lose any weight — although they did experience health benefits. Participants exhibited “significant improvements” in cardio-metabolic markers, including improved cholesterol, … Read more
They’re supposed to slim you down — but ice baths might actually be plumping you up. The frigid wellness fad beloved by celebs and influencers could be backfiring, new research suggests. Cold plunges — long touted for easing sore muscles and torching fat — may crank up your appetite and make you gain weight, originally … Read more
Fiber is having its 15 minutes of fame. This nutrient has always been key to a balanced diet, but the growing focus on gut health has pushed it into the spotlight — with one supplement in particular generating serious buzz. Enter psyllium husk, hailed by wellness influencers as “nature’s Ozempic” for its ability to support … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger is weighing in on his son Christopher’s body transformation. The “Terminator” actor, 77, spoke to The Times in an interview published Saturday about how he handled Christopher, 27, dealing with weight issues during his childhood. “I could never go and say to him, ‘You’re overweight,’” said Arnold, who shares Christopher, Patrick, 31, Katherine, … Read more
It’s crisp, green and criminally underrated. While trendy superfoods like kale and avocado often steal the spotlight, there’s a low-calorie veggie you’ve probably been overlooking that delivers as much flavor as it does health benefits. Just don’t forget the breath mints when you hit the grocery store to stock up. This vegetable is best in … Read more
A UK watchdog is urging women on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro to use effective forms of birth control after receiving more than 40 pregnancy-related reports linked to the medications. The warning comes as women flood social media with stories of their so-called “Ozempic babies” — including surprise pregnancies while on the pill. … Read more
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help you ditch the food baby, but they could also affect your ability to make a real one. Ayla Barmmer, a registered dietitian and reproductive health expert, told The Post that about 15% of her patients using the medications have struggled to conceive. Within that group, she said … Read more
Goodbye, sundae scaries! Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a nutritious meal plan that allows … Read more
Americans are jumping for jabs. Surveys show at least one in eight US adults have given GLP-1s drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy a shot, with 6% currently taking them. The miracle meds have been linked to a host of health benefits beyond diabetes management and weight loss, from staving off Alzheimer’s and curbing addiction to … Read more
Meghan Markle put her best foot forward when she was pregnant. So much so, that the Duchess of Sussex, 43, was always dressed to the nines from head to toe while pregnant with Archie, 6, in 2019. “A friend just said to me the other day, they were like, ‘I just saw this picture I’d … Read more
Rosie O’Donnell is embracing the new her. The comedian, 63, showed off her dramatic weight loss from Mounjaro in an Instagram photo shared on Friday. O’Donnell wore a green shirt and held a microphone while onstage in the image. Rosie O’Donnell shows off her weight loss. “i cant believe this is me now #mounjaro #weightloss #bodydismorphia,” she captioned the … Read more
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), medications that help control type 2 diabetes and obesity, can have a profound impact on physical wellness – but what about mental health? Some examples of these medications include semaglutides, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, and liraglutide, like Victoza and Saxenda. Various studies have pointed toward GLP-1 RAs causing mental … Read more
A new once-daily pill may raise the bar for weight loss meds. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight loss, but a potential side effect is loss of lean muscle mass. The makers of the experimental drug SYNT-101 claim it mimics the … Read more
Deciding which jab to nab? When it comes to shedding pounds and cinching inches, a new study puts one weight loss drug ahead of another. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study followed 751 obese Americans to test the efficacy and safety of two leading weight loss drugs. Nearly 32% of Zepbound … Read more
Christopher Schwarzenegger looks and feels better than ever. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver’s youngest son opened up about his weight loss journey for the first time at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit in Los Angeles on Saturday. Christopher Schwarzenegger attends the Beacher Vitality Happy and Healthy Summit on May 10. Getty Images … Read more
Another win for the jab. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a host of benefits beyond diabetes management and weight loss, from reduced dementia risk to addiction treatment. Now new research out of Israel has found that it can substantially reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers — and it’s more effective … Read more
Time to shed a few pounds? A new study suggests that a “relatively simple” dieting approach can help people lose a “significant” amount of weight in just three months — and actually keep it off. Even better, it doesn’t involve counting every calorie, so you can stop obsessing over every bite and start enjoying your … Read more
Talk about a lucky charm. Drugs like Ozempic — which mimic the appetite-suppressing GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating — have been shown to spur weight loss as well as ease knee osteoarthritis pain, calm skin conditions and lower the risk of dementia. Now, an international team of researchers has found more evidence … Read more
She transformed. Rebel Wilson, who played a character named “Fat Amy” in the “Pitch Perfect” movies, made headlines for undergoing a weight loss journey in 2020. “When I lost weight in 2020, that weirdly made me more versatile as an actress, even though I had the same skills,” the star told the Post while promoting … Read more
Sip happens — but you might be able to outdrink the consequences. A drinking strategy known as “zebra striping” is helping young partiers pace their pours on a night out — and maybe even dodge a hangover the next morning in the process. But does this trendy tipple tactic actually work? The Post spoke to … Read more