The Best Way To Keep Your Memory Sharp At Any Age

02/02/2025

We can all relate to that one cringe-worthy memory keeping us up at 3 AM. Memories can be annoying; they pop into our minds at the most random of times, and often remind us of occasions and people we would rather forget. Still, it's safe to bet that no one would want to do away with their memory entirely. After all, what are we if not the sum total of our memories?

Is Olive Oil Healthy, Really?

30/01/2025

In recent years, olive oil has caused quite the buzz — and for good reason. The golden liquid is a major part of the Mediterranean diet, which has repeatedly earned the title of "Best Diet Overall" by U.S. News & World Report. But is olive oil truly healthy? And what can it do for the body? Ahead, experts break down the health benefits of olive oil...

What Is a Calorie Deficit Diet? Experts Break It Down

27/01/2025

When you want to lose weight, it only makes sense to do your research to see what the most popular diets are right now. But, while there are plenty of trendy eating plans floating around, there’s an old standby that’s suddenly become popular again: the calorie deficit diet.

The diet is simple at baseline: It doesn’t tell you which foods...

How Long Is the Ideal Workout?

24/01/2025

How do you know if you’re doing too much in the gym, or not enough? We’ve talked about how to manage the intensity of your exercise, but what about the actual time you clock during a workout? The optimal length of an exercise session depends on your goals, and on what, exactly, you’re doing...

Struggling With Mental Burnout? Aerobic Exercise — Like Running — May Help Your Brain Recover

21/01/2025

Stress, overwork, and super packed schedules can all contribute to cognitive overload, leaving you feeling emotionally drained and easily overwhelmed. This is mental exhaustion, a state that can lead to burnout if it becomes chronic—and that, in turn, puts you higher risk for a range of health issues like diabetes and heart diseas...

Is Hot Yoga Good for You? 4 Science-Backed Benefits and Possible Risks

18/01/2025

Yoga is a type of mind-body exercise that has been around for thousands of years, and as yoga became more prevalent in the West, adding heat became more popular and enticing.

The term "hot yoga" often refers to Bikram yoga and similar styles...

How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?

15/01/2025

Calories, those little units of energy you consume, are arguably the most talked-about part of healthy eating and weight loss. The general rule is that if you take in more calories than you use, you'll gain weight, if you take in fewer calories than you use, you'll lose weight, and if those numbers are pretty much the same, you'll maintain your current weight. In reality, it's a little more complicated...

How Genomic Sequencing Actually Works for COVID Strains

12/01/2025

For the last several months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has publicly shared information about the percentage of COVID-19 variants that are circulating in the U.S. at any given time. That data helped scientists know when the Omicron wave was happening, and it also allows everyone to keep tabs on COVID variants as a whole...

How Many Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Do You Actually Need Per Day?

09/01/2025

By now, you likely (hopefully) know that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is beneficial for your health. But get this: Only one in 10 U.S. adults actually eats enough fruits and veggies to meet the daily intake recommendations for each of them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But why does that even matter? And why are dietitians...

Ways Intuitive Eating Can Help You Lose Weight, Say Dietitians

06/01/2025

To say that Intuitive Eating is a way to lose weight is a bit of an oxymoron. This eating practice originally comes from the book Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works by Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, and it encourages each person to focus less on dieting and focus more on their body's hunger and fullness signals. It requires complete honesty...