New insights on how some individuals with obesity can lose weight — and keep it off
For decades, there’s been a persistent one-size-fits-all approach to treating obesity: Embrace a diet that’s low in calories. Yet evidence shows that this diet-focused approach simply doesn’t work for a subset of adults with obesity who are adherent in a clinical weight management program. Now, compelling new research published in the journal eBioMedicine challenges the […]
‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Isn’t Just A Cliché. It’s Backed By Science.
The phrase “fake it till you make it” can feel like a cliché, but there’s some value to this idea in the mental health field. The expression is often evoked in describing the concept of behavioral activation ― a useful tool in managing conditions like depression and anxiety. But what exactly is this approach, and […]
New Study Reveals The Ages When Drinking May Be The Most Damaging
Iuliia Bondar via Getty ImagesNew research indicates there’s zero benefit to consuming alcohol when you’re younger. In fact, it could pose a huge risk. If you’re under the age of 40, a new study suggests you might want to stop drinking. Altogether. The consumption of alcohol holds significant health risks and no benefits for young […]
What Fitness Pros Do When They Don’t Feel Like Working Out
There’s a popular adage in the fitness community that you never regret a workout. And while that generally may be true, there are simply some days your mind doesn’t care and urges you to avoid it anyway. This is not only perfectly normal; it’s totally acceptable. The notion that you should force yourself into tough […]
There’s A Real Risk Of Monkeypox Becoming ‘Established’ Outside Africa, WHO Says
There’s a risk of monkeypox becoming “established” in countries where it is not usually seen, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said most monkeypox cases are appearing among men who have had sexual relations with other men. Some countries are also starting to report possible community transmission of the virus, […]
These 2 Doctor-Backed Items Have Magically Soothed My Aches And Pains
As I steadily march toward 40, I find that there’s always something vaguely wrong with my body. Whether it be the result of youthful recklessness, decades of dance training or the natural deterioration of our meat sacks, something is always slightly off. Between worsening menstrual cramps, daily lower back pain and random soreness and stiffness, […]
How Much Coffee Is Healthy To Drink On A Daily Basis?
While there’s been conflicting evidence around the health benefits of coffee in the past, researchers wrote in the BMJ that a cup of Joe is “more likely to benefit health than to harm it”.
New miniature heart could help speed heart disease cures
There’s no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can’t just pop it out, take a look, then slot it back in. Scientists have tried different ways to get around this fundamental problem: they’ve hooked up cadaver hearts to machines to make them pump […]
Does Dry Brushing Do Everything Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks? Here’s What Science Says.
With our skin care routines becoming more high tech every day, there’s something refreshing about the old-fashioned simplicity of dry brushing, the practice of running a bristled brush across dry skin. It’s a beauty technique that’s been around for centuries — many ancient cultures had some version of the treatment, including the Indian practice of […]
WTF Is Tongue Scraping And Should I Be Doing It?
Many of us might be diligent about brushing our teeth, flossing and using mouthwash. But there’s another element of oral hygiene that people are less familiar with: tongue scraping. “Tongue scraping is an oral hygiene process done to clean the bumpy surface of the tongue,” Dr. Erin Issac, a board-certified pediatric dentist, told HuffPost. “The […]