In the United States, an estimated 10% of adults over the age of 20 are diagnosed with high cholesterol, defined as a level higher than 240 mg/dL, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cholesterol is a waxy substance that plays an important role in our body’s ability to make cells, vitamins…

Unless you’ve just arrived from Mars, it won’t come as news that in Britain we consume too much sugar, with terrible consequences for our health. That much seems straightforward, yet these days, sugar is a hot and confusing topic. Scientist, gut health expert and Telegraph columnist Professor Tim Spector recently sparked a heated debate on…

Whether you struggle to fall asleep or wake up at all hours of the night, you’re not alone if you find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. According to the CDC, a third of adults in the U.S. aren’t getting the recommended minimum of seven hours of sleep nightly. Side effects of poor…

Frying vs air frying: Confused about choosing which cooking method is healthy for you? Here is a detailed guide on the pros and cons of frying and air frying. The debate between air-frying and classic frying in the kitchen is an age-old argument that continues till date. Although both methods can provide the golden, crispy…

You can fight the six-lettered word ‘CANCER’ with another six-lettered word called ‘PRAYER’, says Amar Bhaskar, former director and COO of IBM Global Business Services, India. Bhaskar, who was diagnosed with tongue cancer in 2006, believes that a combination of a positive attitude, resilience, adapting to new changes, re-inventing yourself, engaging in activities, and rejoicing…

As someone who once had a religious experience when I dipped a French fry into mashed potatoes, you can imagine my delight when I learned that a certain potato may increase your odds of becoming a centenarian. And? These seemingly magical potatoes are also straight-up gorgeous. Purple potatoes are a variety of potatoes eaten regularly in…

If your New Year’s resolution was to cut down on salt and sugar in your diet, you may have an unexpected ally: your taste buds. Research, and personal anecdotes, suggest that taste buds might adapt themselves to help us enjoy lower levels of salt and sugar and make it easier to eat healthier. “The message…

Coffee is likely the first thing on your mind every morning. It jumpstarts the brain by boosting your energy, which is why people drink an estimated 500 billion cups daily, according to a 2021 article in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Above and beyond the energy boost, coffee might also make…

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Vanessa Horton is an executive chef. Here, the 55-year-old shares her day on a plate. Horton’s afternoon involves tasting ice-cream and brownies. 7.30am After a swim at our local outdoor pool, breakfast is homemade granola with full-cream milk and half a cup of seasonal fruit. 9am A…