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 - Pomegranate or Anar is one of the best sources of antioxidant polyphenols like punicalagins, along with vitamins C, K, and folate, and important minerals. It is considered one of the finest foods for heart health, as it helps lower blood pressure and naturally reduces cholesterol. The fruit is also said to improve gut health, strengthen immunity, and enhance blood flow. Anar is known to reduce inflammation, fight infections, and help prevent certain cancers such as prostate and breast cancer, thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory and cell-protective compounds , making it a nutrient-dense ... [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 - "Soybean oil is not a toxic substance. The problem is that by virtue of it being used in home and restaurant cooking, in animal meals and in processed foods we are taking in much higher levels of linoleic acid than our body needs. This could be leading to excessive accumulation of oxylipins in our body which can then lead to increased obesity and inflammation. Thus, we need to restrict our total linoleic acid intake to 2–3% of the daily caloric intake, and to restrict overall fat consumption (from any type of fat) to the recommended daily amount." "The components of our meals matter to ... [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]

Dec 4th, 2025 - Good news for those who meal-prep: Not only is it time-saving, it might be healthier than you think. As it turns out, chilling certain foods before eating them amps up their benefits. When rice, pasta, potatoes, or oats cool, their starch changes into something called "resistant starch"—a fermentable fiber that has been linked in numerous studies to more stable blood sugar , longer satiety, and happier intestinal flora. For those who love a bit of nerdy nutritional info, here's a little more about resistant starch: Unlike other carbohydrates that break down into sugar, it passes ... [Read More]

Dec 4th, 2025 - If you lift weights and you're focused on building your arm size and strength, you probably have a whole arsenal of curling exercises you use to chase a pump. From standard dumbbell biceps curls to hammer curls with EZ bar 21s, there's a long list to choose from to round out your upper body training and push your shirt sleeves to their limits. But if you're only reaching for free weights like dumbbells and barbells, you're limiting the full potential of your biceps development. Step up to a cable machine (or even tie off a resistance band to a sturdy anchor) and mix it up with an exercise ... [Read More]