Dec 10th, 2025 - From fermented favorites to nutrient-packed grains, these international ingredients will upgrade your pantry and your health. By Looking to upgrade your grocery list without overhauling your entire routine? Nutritionists say one of the simplest ways to do that is by drawing inspiration from global cuisines . Many of the world's longest-standing food traditions rely on ingredients that naturally support gut health, brain health, and overall well-being, long before modern wellness culture caught up. According to Maggie Moon , MS, RD, Los Angeles–based Korean American registered dietitian ... [Read More]

Dec 9th, 2025 - Key Takeaways Collagen and vitamin C supplements are among the popular choices for skin health. Collagen provides the building blocks for your skin's structural protein, while vitamin C is needed for those proteins to form correctly. Benefits of Combining Vitamin C and Collagen Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for the body to take the collagen peptides (fragments) in your supplement and make them back into the large molecule collagen that benefits your skin, muscles, and other tissues. Taking vitamin C and collagen together can help support a variety of important functions, including: ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2025 - If you've been watching the conversation around GLP-1 medications, you've probably had the same question as many of us:  Is there a more natural way to tap into these same hunger-and fullness pathways—without a prescription? It's an exciting idea, and scientists are starting to take it seriously. A new review 1 pulls together emerging evidence on foods and plant compounds that may help support your body's own GLP-1 activity, the same hormone system targeted by medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. No, these natural options aren't replacements for medication. But the early science ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2025 - By "Good bones" aren't just a figure of speech to describe fixer-upper houses or HGTV TV shows. You literally need good bones to move through life with more ease. However, it's crucial to ensure you're not only getting enough calcium but putting your body in the best position to absorb it well. "Our body doesn't make calcium on its own, so we rely on our diet for this," explains Dr. Uma Darji, MD , a family medicine physician. "When intake or absorption is low, the body pulls calcium from the bones to keep everything else running . Over time, that borrowing weakens your bones." Believe it or ... [Read More]

Dec 6th, 2025 - This newsroom tells stories that reflect real lives and real stakes. Your support ensures that work continues. Join as a member today and close the year by strengthening independent reporting for all. Already a member? Hip pain shouldn't be ignored for too long. It can be alarming to realize you've been having hip pain for a bit too long. After all, most people know someone who has had a hip replacement, and it's easy to conclude that's the only fix. According to the American College of Rheumatology , 544,000 hip replacements are done every year in the United States, and a 2020 study found ... [Read More]

Dec 6th, 2025 - Grocery store shelves are stacked with convenient, protein-ified snacks, from bars to soda. But how much should you rely on them if you're trying to avoid ultra-processed foods? without relying on UPFs, which are linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease when eaten in large amounts. Hobson shared how he hits his protein targets without eating UPFs, but stressed he is mindful of being overly restrictive. He does this by following the Oats contain some protein, but they are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, and insoluble fiber, which supports smooth ... [Read More]

Dec 5th, 2025 - Dana Santas, known as the " Mobility Maker ," is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book "Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief." Many people view aging as an inevitable breakdown. Muscle loss, in particular, can carry a sense of dread: the fear that our bodies will become less capable with each passing year. The good news? You have more control over this process than you might think. The most effective strategy for fighting muscle loss is — exercise that challenges your muscles to work against force. ... [Read More]

Dec 5th, 2025 - There's emerging evidence that a compound called choline could play an under-appreciated role in our health – and particularly in the functioning of our brain. New research suggests low blood levels of choline in obese people could contribute to brain ageing and potentially trigger the kind of neurodegenerative changes that can lead to Alzheimer's disease. This study finding, along with others looking at choline's role in preserving memory and bone health, and avoiding depression and anxiety, has led some scientists to class choline as a "wonder nutrient" that "has been hugely ... [Read More]