Weight loss research makes a strong case for meal repetition
Most dietary advice emphasizes variety. Eat a rainbow of vegetables, rotate your proteins, keep meals interesting so you do not burn out. A new study from the Oregon Research Institute suggests that advice may be working against the people trying to lose weight. Researchers analyzed food diaries from 112 overweight or obese adults averaging around […]
American Heart Association’s 2026 guidelines shift focus to eating patterns
The American Heart Association has released updated dietary guidelines for 2026, and the most significant shift is not in what the organization recommends eating but in how it frames the entire conversation around food and heart health. Rather than focusing on individual nutrients or rigid rules, the updated guidance emphasizes overall dietary patterns that people […]
Black Health Matters launches Our Health Our Wellness Today
The Black Health Matters Foundation launched Our Health Our Wellness Today April 1, 2026, a month-long observance designed to address the health disparities that continue to affect Black and Brown communities across the country. The initiative, referred to as OHOW, centers on prevention, early intervention and improved access to health resources, with the longer-term goal […]
Why Black people need sunscreen regardless of how dark their skin is
There is a widely held belief that people with darker skin do not need sunscreen. It is wrong, and it is causing real harm. Melanin does offer some degree of natural UV protection, and deeply pigmented skin is less prone to sunburn than lighter skin tones. But that built-in protection has limits, and those limits […]
Cooking at Home? Here’s What a Dietitian Suggest
Most people who want to be cooking more at home are not held back by a lack of recipes. They are held back by not knowing where to begin. Monique Richard, a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Nutrition-In-Sight, works with clients at exactly that starting point, and her advice is more accessible than most […]
Why Diet Soda Drinkers Face a Surprising Health Warning
For years, diet soda has been positioned as the sensible alternative for people trying to cut back on sugar. A new study involving more than 103,000 participants suggests that framing may need to be reconsidered, particularly when it comes to liver health. The research found that both sugar-sweetened and low or non-sugar-sweetened beverages were associated […]
10 No-Equipment Thighs Exercise You Should Try
Strong legs do more than look good. They support posture, improve athletic performance and keep everyday movement efficient. This 10-move bodyweight circuit targets the thighs from multiple angles and requires nothing but floor space and consistency. Aim to complete the circuit up to four times a week, performing 15 repetitions of each move without resting […]
Choosing between stationary biking and walking exercises for best results
Stationary biking and walking are two of the most commonly recommended forms of cardiovascular exercise, and the comparison between them comes up often enough that it deserves a straightforward breakdown. Neither is universally better. Each one has clear advantages in specific areas, and the right choice depends almost entirely on what an individual is trying […]
Six pasta types that work better for blood sugar
For anyone managing insulin resistance, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, pasta tends to get treated as something to avoid or minimize. The reality is more specific than that. The ingredient composition in it, the preparation method and what gets served alongside it all influence the blood sugar response in ways that make some varieties far […]
Six nutrient-rich seeds that lower heart related risks
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and carries a disproportionate burden in the African American community, where high cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and obesity intersect as compounding risk factors. Diet is one of the most accessible levers available for managing all four, and seeds are among […]