In a January 8, 2024, Instagram post, Rachele Pojednic, Ph.D., Ed.M., FACSM, associate professor and program director of exercise science at Norwich University, posed the question: Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?  “The data says no,” says Pojednic.  The data Pojednic is referring to is, in part, a 2023 study we previously reported…

Share on Pinterest A growing number of young people are turning to nonprescription “budget Ozempic” alternatives for weight loss that don’t work and can pose serious health risks. Maskot/Getty Images Maskot/Getty Images A new study has found that 1 in 10 teens have used over-the-counter (OTC) products to lose weight. The products studied included diet…

By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 10:00 EST, 17 January 2024 | Updated: 10:10 EST, 17 January 2024

No matter where in Canada you live, you have probably noticed your food bills ballooning for much of the past year. The cost of groceries has risen by almost 10 per cent in 2023, causing spending on food in the typical family of four to jump by more than $1,000 compared with 2022. Foodflation is…

It’s no secret that Jennifer Lopez is one of the most physically fit actresses in Hollywood—everyone saw Hustlers, right? But a body like hers doesn’t happen by accident. Jennifer Lopez follows a strict exercise regime and makes sure to fuel her body with only healthy foods. We found out what exactly she fuels her body…

We’re always tuning in to Valerie Bertinelli’s Instagram, where she shares insights on her health journey and her favorite healthy foods, including desserts. One of her latest Instagram posts reflects on her wellness while recommending a satisfying snack. “As you all know—if you’ve followed me the last year or so—I’m doing my best to feel…

People are usually surprised to hear that I usually don’t go out of my way to buy organic food all the time. Don’t get me wrong, I go to farmer’s markets for local and sustainable produce as much as possible, and there’s no kidding that food quality is important. However, this doesn’t mean that slapping…

Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Diets rich in plant protein from foods like beans and nuts may help women stay healthy as they age, research suggests. The new study found that women who…

We tend to try a lot of things to achieve happiness and peace of mind. Whether it’s therapy, exercise or meditation, we all want to bring more peace and joy into our lives. But when we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn’t usually at the top of the list.  However, the foods we eat play…

The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Everyone knows the feeling—you’re slammed with work, rushing to get to an appointment, starving at lunchtime. You need some food,…