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How To Get a Fast Metabolism, According to Experts
Nutrition, fitness and medical experts offer scientifically-backed and expert-endorsed strategies to potentially enhance your metabolic rate. Boosting metabolism is a hot topic in health and fitness, often cited as a crucial factor in managing weight and enhancing physical well-being. This term refers to the complex procedure our bodies undergo to transform food and drinks into usable energy. It’s a detailed and complex process involving a series of biochemical reactions, where calories are combined with oxygen to fuel our daily activities, from moving to thinking to growing.
20 Hairstyle Mistakes That Could Make You Look Older
Aging can be a beautiful fact of life—but there's no need to rush it. Slow things down by avoiding hairstyles that could make you look older. Women are constantly bombarded with tips on how to look younger, but what if you just want to look amazing for your age? One of the simplest ways to do that is to pay more attention to your hair and the styles that age you. Think of your hairstyle the same way you think of your makeup or that seriously sexy blouse that always makes you feel like a million bucks. There are hair tips and hairstyles that make you look younger by best enhancing your natural assets.
How to Choose the Best Washing Machine Temperature for Your Clothes
There are many factors to consider when determining how to do laundry the right way: What’s the best laundry detergent? Should you use fabric softener? And what do your garments’ laundry symbols indicate about the best washing method? What temperature to wash clothes is another decision you need to make, and it’s one that often confuses people.
Should You Leave a Window Open in the Winter?
Nights are getting chilly, leaves are falling and days are growing shorter. Winter is just around the corner. For some of you, that means winterizing your home, making soups and crusty warm breads and tucking in for a long, cold winter. Others laugh in the face of a few snowflakes and a stiff north wind. You like fresh air!
How to Use Dryer Sheets to Clean Toilets in No Time Flat
Thanks to TikTok, it seems like there’s a cleaning hack for practically every part of your house. And as someone who wants to do the least amount of work possible for spotless results, I’m a huge fan! Now I use lemons to clean my cutting boards and dishwasher tablets to clean the oven.
Here’s What Alcohol Does to Your Body
Experts reveal the facts on alcohol consumption, detailing its lesser-known short-term and long-term effects on your body, extending well beyond the liver. The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and often, a toast or two with loved ones. Enjoying a glass of your favorite festive drink can be part of the holiday cheer. However, it’s equally important to understand how alcohol affects your body if you decide to indulge a little more than usual.
Expert Doctors: If You Notice This Symptom, It Could Be the New COVID Variant
COVID-19 has mutated again, just in time for Christmas. This week a new variant, JN.1, has emerged in the headlines and been labeled as a “variant of interest” by the World Health Organization (WHO). What this designation implies is that JN.1 is spreading exceptionally quickly, potentially leading to...
Heart Doctors: 80% of Americans Say This Is Their Biggest Holiday Regret
Have the gifts shipped? Are they wrapped yet? Have we chosen cheeses and sides and desserts that will delight the crowd? There’s so much to manage this time of year that—joy? What joy? Oh, right: the holidays are supposed to be fun. But new research shows that for...
New Study: Statins May Reduce Deaths From This Surprising Cancer
Breast cancer touches 2.3 million lives annually, not to mention those who are affected by a loved one’s journey. To tackle this, in February 2023 the World Health Organization (WHO) launched an initiative aimed at saving 2.5 million lives from breast cancer by 2040 by focusing on health education, early detection, and effective treatment strategies.
New Research: Having These Personality Traits Could Protect You From Dementia
Dementia, associated with memory loss and cognitive decline, is becoming a more pressing issue as the population ages. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying physically and mentally active, and eating a well-balanced diet are the traditional recommendations for preventing dementia, recent research published in the peer-reviewed Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal in November 2023 brings a compelling new aspect to the table.
New Research: Eating This Fruit May Help You Sleep Better
Research has shown that a significant percentage of Americans are running short on good sleep—and from melatonin to magnesium and weighted blankets, we’ll try a good scientific recommendation to help fall asleep faster and stay there longer. Now, new research suggests a better night’s sleep could be as simple as incorporating more of a specific type of fruit into your regular diet.
New Study: If You Hear This, It Could Be a Diabetes Symptom
Diabetes is a reality for millions worldwide, and the quest for more accessible detection methods has never been more critical. Approximately 537 million adults globally live with this condition, which is projected to rise to an astonishing 643 million by 2030, according to data from the International Diabetes Federation. Traditionally, medical professionals have used tests like the Hemoglobin A1c, which gauges blood sugar levels over a few months, and the fasting blood glucose test, which requires fasting overnight. There’s also the oral glucose tolerance test involving a sugary drink followed by several blood sugar tests. While reliable, these methods can be cumbersome and not easily accessible to all.
I Swam Every Day for a Year—Here’s What Happened
Eleven years had passed since I’d been to our local YMCA. I’d had to take a long break from fitness, from my career, from most everything that brought me joy due to complications from Crohn’s disease, Ehlers-Danlos (which affects the body’s connective tissues), and POTS syndrome. What these three conditions shared in common was that they did a number on my nervous system and zapped my strength. For years I’d been relying on mobility aids.
More Than 26,000 Pounds of a Popular Chicken Grocery Sold Nationwide Are Being Recalled
Easy-to-make appetizers are smart to keep in the freezer year-round, but a December 15, 2023 alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has revealed that 26,000 pounds of a very recognizable product you find in the freezer aisle are being recalled. If you’re...
Study: Daily Fasting for This Long Results in Weight Loss and Better Mood
Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted eating (TRE), can be intimidating. Questions about perpetual hunger and the ability to engage in various activities often arise, especially during the holiday season when food takes center stage at many gatherings. In general, it’s crucial to adopt an eating pattern that aligns with your lifestyle while promoting good health. Researchers for a recent study claim to have identified an effective and easily achievable form of intermittent fasting that reduces hunger and improves mood and sleep.
Study: Getting the Latest COVID Vaccine Could Improve Depression and Lead to Better Sleep
While we have moved past the initial alarming stages of the COVID-19 epidemic, the virus remains a concern. Recent data indicates an increase in positive tests and hospitalizations during the first week of December, prompting the CDC to encourage people, especially with the holidays approaching, to receive the updated vaccine. However, just over 17% of U.S. adults aged 18 and above have taken this crucial step.
Experts: Here’s Why December Is the Biggest Month for Heart Attacks
If it seems like unfortunate events seem to happen this time of the year, several studies suggest that’s an accurate observation. One major cause of medical events around the holidays is called “holiday heart,” whose name unfortunately doesn’t refer to that cozy, glowy feeling you might feel when you see friends and family. Repeated research has shown that more heart attacks occur in the last week of December than at any other time of the year.
New Research: Eating More of These Carbs May Actually Lower Weight and Diabetes Risk
While carbohydrates are often vilified, eliminating them entirely isn’t ideal for total health in most cases. After all, research has shown whole grains can provide protection against certain ailments—and there’s a good reason potato and potassium start with the same four letters!. Now, new research suggests that...
The 10 Self-Care Ideas From 2023 We Predict Are Here To Stay
It was true for mushroom coffee, cold-plunging, Barbie, 1989: 2023 has managed to convince us these long-beloved names are now officially carved in stone. They all share something in common: Consuming them made us feel stronger. And, perhaps like you, I’ve treated 2023 as a year to make my strength, my energy—my mental and physical health—my first priority.
New Research: Here’s How Fast You Need to Walk to Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
The popularity of wearable step trackers and the widespread goal of achieving the coveted 10,000-step target daily indicate that many of us have embraced the message: Walking is beneficial for overall health. This low-impact activity, requiring no special equipment beyond a sturdy pair of sneakers, enhances heart health, lung capacity, and weight management while helping prevent several age-related diseases, including type 2 diabetes. Notably, these advantages come without the risk of joint injuries associated with more strenuous activities. However, is the daily step count the sole important metric, or should we consider another factor for optimal health?
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