They’re supposed to slim you down — but ice baths might actually be plumping you up. The frigid wellness fad beloved by celebs and influencers could be backfiring, new research suggests. Cold plunges — long-touted for easing sore muscles and torching fat — may crank up your appetite and make you gain weight, originally reported…
Snooze to your heart’s content. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year. Heart health is influenced by several lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, weight, stress, and sleep quality. A new study finds that just three nights of sleep deprivation can increase the…
A healthy gut helps you digest your food and absorb its nutrients, strengthens your immune system and reduces your risk of certain chronic diseases. But not everyone realizes that having a happy belly also has a major impact on your mood since about 90% of your body’s serotonin and over 50% of your dopamine —…
Want to fight off Father Time? New research published in Nature Aging found that taking two common supplements while getting regular exercise form a powerful anti-aging combination. Even better, the study suggests that this super-heathy trifecta not only extends your life but also enhances its quality by reducing the risk of age-related health issues and…
Life expectancy in the US already falls behind many other developed countries, putting us in 49th place in global rankings in 2022 — but a new report says we’ll drop even further to 66th place in 2050. That year, Americans are expected to live 80.4 years on average, up from 79.9 years in 2035 and…
Meeting on a dating app isn’t a dilemma. A study published in the journal Social Sciences has determined that those who match on dating apps can have romances that are just as strong as those who meet in person. Researchers surveyed 233 college students about their relationship experiences to determine if how couples meet impacts the quality…
Some prenatal vitamins contain a “concerning” amount of toxic heavy metals, while others don’t have key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins — 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription — for their choline and iodine levels and checked…
What a nightmare! Sleeping poorly in your 40s may age your brain faster — and you might feel the effects into your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to preserve brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol…
Who moved their cheese? A pivotal new study that subjected mice to a variety of diets found that genetic factors had a far greater effect on their life span than eating habits. “If you want to live a long time, there are things you can control within your lifetime such as diet, but really what…
Let’s keep it 100 — your chances of becoming a centenarian are slim. Medical breakthroughs, public health achievements and better diets led to steep increases in global life expectancy in the 1800s and 1900s. But startling new research finds this momentum has slowed and the biggest boosts to longevity may be in the rearview mirror….