WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A junk-food lifestyle might contribute to embarrassing little leaks in middle-aged women, a new study suggests. Women who often munch fast food or packaged eats appear more likely to develop urinary incontinence, researchers recently reported in the journal Women’s Health. Frequently eating either processed or fast food is…
Organic or non-organic? Fresh or frozen? Generic or brand name? The art of buying groceries is a delicate balance of finding food that’s healthy, but won’t break the bank. On this episode of On Nutrition, we talk with dietitian Kristen Blixt about the best strategies for calculating a food budget, choosing affordable items, and not…
Sarah Tong, co-founder and CEO, Big Bang Academy: For transforming STEM education and inspiring young girls and women to lead in science “Because of what I do, I am in two of the fields where women are still under-represented: in STEM and in entrepreneurship. Globally, women make up over half of all students who have…
If you’re a regular viewer of ITV’s Lorraine, you’ll be familiar with the show’s resident fitness expert, Shakira Akabusi. A bundle of energy and optimism, Shakira frequently lights up our TV screens offering easy-to-follow advice and inspiration when it comes to fitness and health. As well as being a constant source of optimism for women…
You may be familiar with a range of tips for living a healthy life: watch your weight, exercise, eat nutritious food and do not smoke, for example. What if you could combine these lifestyle factors with a host of other variables to learn your risk of developing specific diseases, to help catch and treat them…
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…
Rina began facing menopause symptoms like mood swings, hot flashes, and sleepless nights at 48. She therefore, decided to take a proactive approach to address these changes in her body instead of ignoring them. Rina made efforts to follow a lifestyle by improving her dietary habits. She included more fruits and vegetables along with whole…
At 39, Rachael Sacerdoti felt she had spent her whole adult life trying and failing to get in shape. Determined to make a change and stick to a healthy lifestyle, Rachel committed to five essential things she needed to become a healthier, more confident version of herself. Now 44, Rachael is in the best shape…
These drugs are also not a one-stop solution for better health, as healthy eating and regular exercise are also key to losing weight. But current weight loss interventions based on lifestyle changes largely fail to meet the needs of Black women. MORE: Light lamps can help combat the winter blues, but choosing an effective one can…
The rising health-consciousness in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has redefined “active lifestyle”, which is no longer just relevant to athletes and gym enthusiasts, but has also expanded into a broad and diverse spectrum of consumers taking a proactive approach to their health. “Mobility is key to maintaining an active lifestyle, so it’s no wonder that…