When drugmakers pulled the weight-loss drug fen-phen off the market in 1997, my mom was devastated. Not because the FDA warned that the drug could severely damage her heart or even possibly kill her, but because she’d been trying to lose weight since she was aware of having a body, and the only thing that

Use supplements to boost your health. (iStcok) If you are looking to improve your health through diet, incorporating a balanced approach and adding more leafy greens can be a great place to start. But sometimes, hectic lifestyles make it hard to get to the grocery store. Dietary supplements are a great way to make up

Waking up at 5 a.m. might sound absurd, especially if you’re not a morning person, but some people swear by it. Social media is flooded with posts and videos touting the life-altering benefits of starting the day early. Advocates claim it helps you accomplish more, feel more productive, and lead a healthier life—but it’s not

Baseline characteristics of the participants Table 1 depicts the participant characteristics. Out of 438,681 participants, 75,056 (17.11%) had CMDs. Among them, 15.12% had one CMDs, 1.90% had two CMDs, and 0.09% had three CMDs. Individuals with one, two, or three CMDs were compared to those without CMDs. The former group was older, had more males and

Dementia is commonly viewed as a condition that affects older adults, but mounting evidence reveals that it is not just a problem of advancing age. Young-onset dementia (YOD), defined as dementia diagnosed before the age of 65, impacts thousands of individuals annually, disrupting lives during what are often the most active and demanding years. For

Jan 15, 2025 07:12 PM IST When lifestyle changes aren’t enough: Here’s what to do about chronic constipation. In a sedentary lifestyle, there is less exercise and healthy eating so, the intestine motility also drops down. The blood flow to the intestine will come down and once the intestine motility is down, the food will

The rapid urbanisation of society, where fast-paced lifestyles, diets comprising of ultra-processed food and a stress-inducing hustle culture are the norm, constipation has emerged as a common, yet, often overlooked health issue. Global estimates of constipation among adults range from 11% to 20%. Modern lifestyles vs your gut: The battle you are losing.(Unsplash) How modern

Instagram user and fitness influencer Liza Marie Pasquale used to weigh almost 300 pounds, which is approximately 136 kg. However, with the right diet, a healthy lifestyle, and a weight-loss routine, she lost almost 160 pounds (64 kg) and now weighs around 73 kg. Lisa often shares diet and workout tips on Instagram. But this

I first heard about the Blue Zones (the five regions of the world where people consistently experience the greatest longevity: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California) from an episode of Down to Earth with Zac Efron where he visits Sardinia, Italy. I’ll admit, before learning about the Blue

According to a nutrition-themed study, every soft drink you consume shaves 12 minutes off your life, while each hot dog reduces your life expectancy by 36 minutes. Other processed foods that can cost you valuable time include pizza and mac and cheese, while the toll for a piece of bacon is six minutes. On the

Dr. Leo Odle Photo courtesy of Optum – Arizona By Dr. Leo Odle | Optum – Arizona A new year brings new resolutions that can lead to improvements in daily habits as well as health benefits for many older Americans. According to a 2020 study, older adults who engaged in healthy lifestyle choices such as

The campus organizations American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and the Sports Medicine Club collaborated to host a lifestyle medicine talk, to contribute to the continuous, supplemental education of future patient-centered, compassionate healthcare professionals. Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) alumnus Michael Ladewski, D.O., (CCOM ’05), visited his alma mater to provide insight into

The City of Edinburg is proud to partner with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the City of Brownsville to bring The Challenge-RGV 2025, a healthy weight-loss and lifestyle transformation initiative, to the Upper Valley. Image for illustration purposes Texas Border Business – Advertisement – EDINBURG, Texas – The City of Edinburg is

A coffee drinking habit has been linked with lower risks of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and overall better health. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – ByGeorge Washington University Newswise – WASHINGTON – A coffee drinking habit has been linked with lower risks of heart disease, dementia, diabetes and overall better health. Now,

You run regularly, eat a balanced diet, and stay on top of your hydration. You’re crushing this whole healthy lifestyle thing, right? Yes… but with an asterisk. See, those are commendable habits, but they make up just one piece of the wellness pie: your physical health. If you want to feel and age your absolute

Research links alcohol and red meat to higher colorectal cancer risk, while calcium-rich foods protect against it. A new study conducted by the University of Oxford and several international partners highlights the relationship between diet and the risk of colorectal cancer. The research, involving over half a million women in the UK, found that alcohol

Every woman is unique in her own way. Yet, women are judged for their body type, their appearance and what not. However, when it comes to unhealthy weight, its not about being judged but also about staying healthy and the need to reduce those extra pounds. A healthy weight is the natural body weight in

Dengue around the world Dengue is a common disease in many countries globally, including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Almost half of the world’s population, about 4 billion people, live in areas with a risk of dengue. Dengue is often a leading cause of febrile illness in areas with

DALLAS – Military diners can turn over a new leaf on healthy dining every Salad Wednesday at Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants. Authorized shoppers, including Department of Defense and Coast Guard civilians and retirees, can maintain a BE FIT 360 lifestyle every Wednesday at participating Exchange restaurants. Diners save $2 when purchasing