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IN THE HIERARCHY of nuts, peanuts are at the bottom. Cashews, almonds, and walnuts are distinguished and healthful. Peanuts are often relegated to pub mix. But fitness-minded folks stock up on the legumes because they are, in fact, just as nutritious—and a jar of peanut butter is so much more affordable than fancier nut butter. […] More
Bad news. There’s no magic diet, perfect workout, or new gadgetry in these pages. Shocking for a post about New Year’s resolutions, we know. But our guide to having a better year is void of gimmicks. The Best Diets to Lose Weight, Ranked What you’ll find: more than 25 simple, expert-backed methods you can start […] More
While the benefits of intermittent fasting for weight loss are pretty well known, restricting your eating to set time periods can do much more than just trim your waistline. Intermittent fasting can also trigger a range of other benefits, including increased stress resistance, longer lifespan, and a lowered risk of obesity and cancer, according to […] More
The idea that our electronic devices are keeping us awake and ruining our sleep is pretty widely accepted—and one common remedy is to alter the screen so it gives off a warm, yellow light. But new research from the University of Manchester suggests that might not be the best idea. Using dimmer, blue-toned lights in […] More
In the U.S., one in four deaths is due to heart disease. It’s been the leading cause of death in America for five years, which has doctors on the lookout for interventions that will help. And it seems that a new drug is poised to make a big difference: Vascepa. Vascepa uses a compound that’s […] More
I don’t have as much energy as I used to. Could it be because of low testosterone? Yes, it’s possible. But it’s not the only answer. Figuring out the exact cause of your specific issues is very important. Recently, there has been a greater awareness that energy level, muscle mass, sexual desire, and mental acuity […] More
Those huge locker room mouthwash dispensers should be banished, a U.K. study, published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, finds. That minty swish hinders fitness gains. It has to do with nitric oxide, a naturally occurring substance in blood vessels, which increases during exercise to bring more oxygen to muscles. The vessels use nitric oxide as […] More
The Mediterranean diet has been touted as one of the healthiest meal plans to follow. The gist? Prioritize olive oil, fruits and veggies, nuts and legumes, whole grains, and a moderate amount of fresh fish and red wine. Unfortunately, that can be a tough ask for people who love red meat—like Americans and Australians. But […] More
