Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurants to serve cheaper options — like steak fries — to lure cash-conscious consumers who still crave a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less expensive cut of steak such as hanger or sirloin, has appeared alongside pricier […]
Standing desks may increase risk of circulatory problems: study
Standing desk fans may want to sit down for this news. A new study finds that long-term standing does not improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting, and may actually increase the risk of circulatory problems, such as varicose veins and blood clots in the veins. deep. “The bottom line is that standing for long periods […]
Food retailers aren’t sharing food facts online: study
Deal with this – a new analysis of 10 grocery websites found that retailers provided nutrition facts and other relevant information online only 35% of the time. “The government has clearly intended that you should be able to know some things about your food,” said the study’s senior author and Tufts University professor Sean Cash. […]
Wellness trends for the extreme (and the rich) – including poison frog
The biggest room in the world is room for improvement, right? And as biohacking techniques like cold showers and intermittent fasting go mainstream, New York City’s most dedicated health seekers are venturing into more extreme territory. HigherDose co-founder Lauren Berlingeri (left), seen here with Lydia Moynihan, breaks down some of the more extreme trends in […]