Creatine and weight gain: the real truth about muscle vs. fat
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements on the market, and one of its most talked about side effects is weight gain. For anyone who has just started taking it and suddenly noticed the number on the scale creeping up, the experience can be unsettling. But experts say there’s a lot more nuance to […]
4 effective tricks to make exercise a permanent part of your life
Physical activity is one of the most accessible health tools available and yet most Americans still aren’t getting enough of it. It improves mood, boosts energy, supports better sleep and, over time, significantly lowers the risk of chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. The evidence has been in for decades. So why, […]
The deadly hantavirus outbreak that has nations on alert
A deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard an expedition cruise ship has set off an international public health response, with health authorities across more than a dozen countries scrambling to track down passengers who may have been exposed to the rare and potentially fatal virus. The MV Hondius, owned by Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, departed from […]
How home clutter effectively wrecks sleep, mood and focus
Clutter rarely arrives all at once. It tends to accumulate gradually an unopened stack of mail here, an overstuffed closet there, a corner of the living room that became a temporary storage zone and never recovered. But what researchers and mental health professionals are increasingly clear about is that those crowded countertops and chaotic spare […]
Can people with diabetes safely eat pasta? here’s how
For anyone managing a diabetes diagnosis, carbohydrates can feel like enemy territory and pasta, one of the most beloved high carb foods in the world, often ends up at the top of the do-not-eat list. But according to nutrition experts, that kind of all-or-nothing thinking may not be necessary, or even helpful. People with prediabetes […]
The best healthy fats that protect your heart as you age
For decades, dietary fat wore the villain’s hat in nutrition conversations. Doctors, food labels, and public health campaigns all pointed in the same direction: eat less fat, go low fat, choose the processed alternative instead. What science has since made undeniably clear, however, is that the category of fat matters far more than the quantity. […]
Ditch caffeine — this 1 eating habit boosts energy better
Most people know the feeling well. A cup of coffee delivers a welcome jolt, and then, a few hours later, the energy drains away as fast as it arrived. Reach for another cup, and the cycle continues until the caffeine starts working against you instead of for you. As it turns out, the solution to […]
Simple steps to sustainable natural weight loss
Losing weight doesn’t have to mean extreme diets or punishing workout routines. At its core, the process is about building a healthy, sustainable relationship with food and movement one that feels good enough to stick with for the long haul, even when progress feels slow. Aiming to lose one to two pounds per week is […]
Colorectal cancer screening gets a promising upgrade in US
Colorectal cancer has been climbing at a worrying pace across the United States, and public health officials are racing to catch up. In recent years, health authorities have responded by lowering the recommended screening age, intensifying awareness efforts, and expanding the range of available screening tools all in an effort to catch the disease earlier, […]
Craving salt? 7 reasons your body wants sodium
Chips, jerky, ramen, nachos, pickles, if it feels like your body is relentlessly pulling you toward salty food, you are not imagining it. Salt cravings are real, and more often than not, they are your body’s way of flagging something that deserves your attention. Nutrition experts broke down the most common culprits behind sodium cravings […]