Consumers should beware of an unholy trinity of food additives, according to this expert. Gastroenterologist from California Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold in the US His warning comes after more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health activists marched on Kellogg’s […]
Can you stand the test? Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have unlocked a simple, equipment-free way to determine biological age. The team says the amount of time you’re able to balance on one leg is a critical indicator of nerve, bone and muscle strength. In the study, 40 healthy participants over the age of 50 […]
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead […]
Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel […]
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol […]
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” […]
It is spice that has a price. Every year, Americans look forward to pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often spending a lot more money on the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives […]
They are exploiting the potential of Ozempic. Researchers from Loyola University Chicago are adding to growing evidence suggesting that medications like Ozempic can treat substance abuse. Ozempic – which mimics the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone to make people feel full and eat less – treats diabetes and may promote weight loss. An estimated 6.1 million […]
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 […]
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. […]