Dec 14th, 2025 - A groundbreaking study reveals that your love for sweetness might not be as changeable as diet culture claims. By alvarez // Jump to: Challenging the "sweet tooth" hypothesis What the study found Sweet taste vs. free sugars What this means for you The bottom line Have you ever worried that enjoying a sweet treat today will make you crave even more sugar tomorrow? It's a common belief that eating sweet foods trains your palate to want more sweetness, a phenomenon often called having a "sweet tooth." But what if this long-held assumption isn't true? A groundbreaking new study challenges this ... [Read More]

Dec 12th, 2025 - The word "aging" means different things to different people, and everyone has their own concerns. But one thing can make a big impact, and it's something we can all control: What we eat. Most experts recommend making a variety of fruits and veggies the central focus of a healthy diet—especially when it comes to longevity . To help discover which plant-based foods we should focus on and why, we asked Milan-based health coach Hanako Verne to recommend the most nutritious ingredients for every concern. Below, she shares her insights. Skin Other than being sure to mitigate sun damage, says ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2025 - Key Takeaways While most healthy people can maintain normal magnesium levels through diet, certain health conditions can cause levels to drop too low in the body, potentially leading to a deficiency (hypomagnesemia). If left untreated, low magnesium can lead to symptoms and issues like fatigue, muscle cramps, and heart problems. Early Symptoms of Low Magnesium In the short term, low magnesium usually doesn't cause symptoms. The body will hold on to more magnesium when intake is low. Over time, not getting enough magnesium through food or having poor absorption can result in a magnesium ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025 6 simple breathing techniques to instantly reduce stress Stress can show up through a tight chest, a fast heartbeat, or a restless mind. Simple breathing work can ease these signs within minutes. These methods use slow patterns, gentle pauses and steady focus. Each one guides the body to relax and helps the mind settle. Air moves in like a soft wave, easing shoulder tension and slowing the heart's quick rhythm. Four-second corners steady breath flow, calm nerves and create a grounded feeling within moments. Lower belly rises fully, signalling the nervous system to reduce stress ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2025 - One dietitian called it a "nutrient powerhouse." If you hit the farmers market, you'll find plenty of to choose from. But if you're looking to lose or manage weight—or just pack in as many nutrients as possible—there's one veggie that's considered healthier than the rest. That's the takeaway from a published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which ranked 41 "powerhouse" fruits and vegetables and gave them a score from 10.47 all the way to 100. Here's what's considered the healthiest vegetable—plus, why it's so great, according to a dietitian. Meet the ... [Read More]

Dec 10th, 2025 - "The AHEI (Alternative Healthy Eating Index) diet is a research-based scoring system developed to assess diet quality based on how well it aligns with dietary patterns that have been shown to lower chronic disease risk. It encourages high consumption of fiber-dense foods like vegetables, whole fruits excluding juice, whole grains, nuts, legumes; healthy fats like polyunsaturated fats, and lean proteins, specifically fish and poultry. It limits red and processed meats, refined grains, sodium, and sugar-sweetened beverages." "These findings are important because they show that the DASH diet, ... [Read More]

Dec 9th, 2025 - Experts weigh in on if the traditional remedy of whisky, honey, lemon and hot water can actually help your cold The hot toddy has a reputation as a folk remedy for illness. And if you're sick, a steaming cup of whisky, honey, lemon, and water can sound like a lot more fun than crackers and broth. But what about the alcohol? Here's what experts say about hot toddies and colds. Can I have a hot toddy when I'm sick? Overall, it's not a great idea, experts say. Patients sometimes bring up hot toddies as a cold remedy, says Jesse Bracamonte, a family medicine physician at Mayo Clinic based in ... [Read More]

Dec 9th, 2025 - TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Whether you slice mango and eat it plain, sprinkle it with tajín, toss it into a salad or blend it into a smoothie, new research suggests this tropical fruit may offer more than great flavor.  Researchers at Illinois Institute of Technology reviewed 29 studies published between 2016 and 2025 to better understand how mango affects the body.  Their review found signs that mango may help people feel full, maintain a healthy weight and support blood sugar control. Early evidence also points to possible benefits for the brain, gut ... [Read More]