Nov 26th, 2025 - Traditionally, sweet desserts like pies have a high carbohydrate content due to sugar, dairy, flour, and other ingredients. Fortunately, some varieties can safely be incorporated into a healthy eating plan that focuses on blood sugar level management. 1. Pumpkin Pie This holiday favorite is generally lower in sugar, fat, and calories compared to other alternatives, such as pecan pie. Pumpkin pie contains the addition of pumpkin puree , which is abundant in nutrients like vitamin A. Plus, the cinnamon and nutmeg found in pumpkin pie spice have anti-inflammatory properties that research ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Cholesterol Levels Suffer When You Skip Breakfast and Eat Dinner Late A new study revealed these eating habits lead to a modest increase in LDL 'bad' cholesterol over time — which could raise heart disease risk. For the research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , researchers tracked the health of more than 30,000 middle-aged Chinese adults (77 percent males) over four years. The concept of chrononutrition — the idea that when you eat can influence your health — isn't new. With breakfast, for instance, research has shown that when you skip the ... [Read More]

Nov 23rd, 2025 - As the year ends, our reporting does not slow down. Support the journalists who continue asking questions and telling stories with depth and care. Your membership today helps ensure we start the new year strong. Already a member? For many people, it can be hard to go. The American College of Gastroenterology says constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal-related complaints in the U.S. and Western countries, with at least 2.5 million doctor visits about this issue each year. An estimated 16% of adults and 33% of adults older than 60 suffer from constipation, which is when you ... [Read More]

Nov 22nd, 2025 - By (Science Times) Salt is magical: It can reduce bitterness, increase sweetness and enhance overall flavor. But 90% of people in the United States eat too much of it. The U.S. dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium each day, but the average American consumes 3,400 milligrams, increasing their risk of heart disease, strokes, kidney issues and death. The good news is that you can retrain your palate to crave less salt, but many people don't know where to begin. So we asked experts for their best tips and tricks. Deepen Flavor With Less Salt In ... [Read More]

Nov 21st, 2025 - If you tend to have a hard time falling asleep, you've probably tried every white noise machines , sleep headphones ,and sleep trackers you can think of to fall asleep faster at bedtime. If none of these things has helped, you may want to simplify your bedtime routine and instead break out your yoga mat. There are some yoga poses that are believed to help you get better sleep because they're known to relax you. A yoga teacher shared with us the best yoga poses to practice before bedtime and how to perform them correctly. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add ... [Read More]