Cover Media Expert confronts popular TikTok weight-loss myths TikTok is full of health information, much of which should be taken with a pinch of salt. Rice water, “tadpole water” and green tea have all been touted as weight-loss methods on the video-sharing platform. Is there any legitimacy to these claims? Phil Day, Superintendent Pharmacist at…
A nutritionist has urged Australians to stop eating fast food revealing one of its biggest downsides is that it can ruin someone’s sex drive. Total Health and Wellbeing founder Claudia Calisto encouraged residents to swap the junk food for quick, easy and healthy meals that could be made at home. ‘Everyone has had the experience…
You might be surprised to find out that type 2 diabetes and prediabetes can significantly impact brain health and long-term cognitive function. According to a new longitudinal study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published on August 28, 2024 in Diabetes Care, both conditions are linked to accelerated brain aging. However, adopting a healthy lifestyle can…
The intervention was feasible for 87% of intervention participants, supporting them in healthy lifestyle changes. Study: Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle after Bowel Cancer (HEAL ABC)—feasibility randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition performed a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test the practicality…
Breakfast has been declared the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. A quality breakfast can help you get the macro- and micronutrients your body needs to function and feel well. Eating breakfast has also been linked to a reduced risk of health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and metabolic…
Walk into any classroom and you’re bound to see at least a few kids nodding off at their desks. One reason for that is because, sure, calculating fractions and learning how to ask where the bathroom is in French may not be all that riveting. But part of the problem is that many kids aren’t…
Need an easy dinner to throw together on a busy weeknight? Look no further than these tasty recipes that take 20 minutes or less to prepare! Each dish is also made with lower amounts of carbs, saturated fat, sodium and calories to help support healthy blood sugar levels. Try options like our Pistachio-Crusted Halibut or…
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – The American Heart Association is promoting healthy eating as school starts back up. The organization says teaching children healthy eating habits now may increase their chances of living a healthy life and reduce their chances of developing cardiovascular disease. Here’s what the American Heart Association suggests when packing your child’s…
Medically reviewed by Janet Helm, MS, RDNMedically reviewed by Janet Helm, MS, RDN My son Jake was a picky eater, or so I thought. He stopped eating vegetables after he turned 2 years old. He refused new foods, and I usually threw out most of his dinner. My husband and I tried to withhold dessert,…
By Hoang Vu  September 4, 2024 | 12:39 am PT Chili crab is a signature dish at Keng Eng Kee Seafood Restaurant in Singapore. Photo courtesy of the restaurant Charmaine Sheh, one of Hong Kong’s most beloved actresses, recently visited Keng Eng Kee Seafood Restaurant in Singapore, which has been awarded the Michelin Plate for…