Beer drinkers won’t be in good spirits when they read this news. Lager lovers tend to have worse diets, exercise less and smoke more cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor or a combination, a new study finds. Researchers compared the diets of more than 1,900 US alcohol drinkers — 38.9% consumed only beer, 21.8%…

As a grandmother to 14 kids, Maye says she doesn’t make any compromises when it comes to healthy eating Across the world, Elon Musk is now a household name. A powerful innovator who believes in science and technology. But at home, his mom makes the rules. Maye Musk, the 76-year-old former model and dietician, still…

The Mediterranean diet has been in the spotlight for decades as a healthy eating plan based on the cultures of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including Italy, Greece, Spain, and Morocco. Researchers have demonstrated a direct link between beneficial health outcomes and the diet, including the beverages encouraged, such as coffee. Like all dietary…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Diabetes was the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, and while the cure doesn’t come in a magic pill, lifestyle changes can make the disease manageable.  Statistics show the highest percentage of adult Americans dealing…

Understanding the contradictions within the consumer trend of healthy indulgence could help food brands succeed in 2025 and beyond, predicted experts at Mintel. “One of the major dualities consumers face is that they are looking for things that make them well and feel like they’re making healthy choices. They’re taking a back-to-basics approach there,” Melanie…

When it comes to healthy eating, veggies are always a good choice — but one takes the cake for being the healthiest. Watercress is the most nutrient-dense vegetable, receiving a perfect score of 100 in the CDC’s long-standing ranking of “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables (PFVs). Chinese cabbage is a close second with a score of…

How to dress your plate right A healthy lifestyle starts with bringing diversity to our plates. Considering today’s environment, every meal should be an opportunity to nourish our body with all the required nutrients, i.e., carbs, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. Each food group provides unique health benefits that provide us energy, build our…

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Hospital, Lindsborg Community Hospital, and Mercy Hospital are collaborating to gather community input as part of their 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. Over the coming months, these hospitals will work together with local community leaders to update the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for McPherson County, Kan. They are seeking input…

Whether we are coming off a holiday and find ourselves greeted with a higher-than-expected result on the scales, or perhaps we have stayed consistent but still find that the needle sometimes moves in the wrong direction, certified personal trainers like McKenna Olsen say that you shouldn’t freak out over short term weight gain. Here’s what…

Jason McCourty earned a Super Bowl ring with the New England Patriots during his 13-year NFL career. Now as a retired athlete, the TV host and father of three has to find new ways to stay in shape and competitive. He’s also became an “allergy dad,” helping with his youngest daughter fight through the condition’s…