Like any other part of your body, your brain needs daily exercise. Neglecting your brain health can make you vulnerable to degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. As a neuroscientist, I’ve spent decades guiding patients with memory problems through brain-enhancing habits and exercises — many of which I practice, too. Here … Read more
Forget SoulCycle or power lifting — this winter, young women are flocking to the gym for a power strut. The pandemic-fueled walking habit, which brought us the #HotGirlWalk, has spawned a new viral workout — the #TreadmillStrut. Almost anybody can do it — lace up your kicks, pick a playlist, get on the nearest treadmill … Read more
photo: lolostock (Shutterstock) To hear the TikTok girlies tell it, there’s a hack that will let you EAT MORE FOOD! WHILE NOT GAINING WEIGHT! And it’s great if you are SICK OF DIETING! Never mind that one can achieve all those goals by a simple trick called “not dieting anymore.” No, it needs a name … Read more
On the screen and on the street, strawberry blondes and those with auburn tresses attract attention, and always have. That is, in part, because red hair is an exotic trait, occurring in just one or two out of every 100 people. While the gene variants that endow flaming locks are rare, redheads are not destined … Read more
A member of the Biden Administration’s panel set to determine new dietary guidelines for Americans is receiving backlash for her comments on obesity. Dr Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine physician at Mass General Health in Boston, was appointed to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which will develop new recommended eating habits for Americans … Read more
Feeling guilty about already ditching your New Year’s resolution to give up chocolate or cheese? Fear not. Many foods we assume to be bad for us — including cheddar and candy bars — can actually provide our bodies with significant health benefits. “We tend to view food as either good or bad for us,” Lisa … Read more
Morning workouts can leave you feeling energized for the day, that is, if you can be bothered to drag yourself to the gym. But what you eat before you break a sweat can determine how much progress you make, according to one expert. Ex-marine Patrick Dale, now a gym owner and fitness writer, has shared … Read more
Life insurance may not be top of mind for many young Canadians, but experts say age shouldn’t be the deciding factor in getting such coverage. According to insurance tech company Zelros, younger people across Canada, the US and Europe are less likely to have life insurance compared with older generations, with just more than half … Read more
EXACTLY RIGHT. A NUTRITIONIST REALIZED THAT PEOPLE FROM THAT REGION FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION WERE THE HEALTHIEST. SO THIS DIET REALLY MIMICS WHAT THEY EAT. AND IT’S NOT REALLY A DIET IN THE SENSE THAT YOU CAN ONLY EAT A CERTAIN NUMBER OF CALORIES OR YOU CAN’T EAT AT A CERTAIN TIME OR A CERTAIN … Read more
The company helps health systems, pharma company, payers, and patients put genomic data to use With the dramatic drop in sequencing cost, and an increased understanding of the genome, genetics is becoming applicable to more and more patients. However, there is a last-mile problem with delivering genetic information to patients and integrating it into providers’ … Read more