Diller Scofidio + Renfro rebuilds Manhattan apartment to house museum-quality art and its collectors

Fifth Avenue Apartment

In rare cases, architects are able to explore certain design ideas to the fullest. All you need is an empathetic client with the right tools and insight. Fortunately, Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) had this opportunity to renovate a penthouse apartment in New York City. Although this project is not on the scale of a … Read more

Is all chocolate good for you? this is what science says

Is all chocolate good for you? this is what science says

Cacao has been linked to a variety of benefits, including heart health, delayed aging, and improved cognition. However, experts warn that there is a caveat to this. advertisement advertisement Studies link cocoa with flavanols, powerful plant-based bioactive compounds and antioxidants, and theobromine, a bitter natural stimulant found in the cocoa plant and chocolate, as key … Read more

Matsui and Van clash over health care, campaign funds and Gaza at packed forum

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin. Hannah Lehoff hruhoff@sacbee.com Longtime U.S. Rep Doris Matsui and challenger Mai Vang clashed … Read more

Taking too much vitamin D can cloud its benefits and pose health risks – Harvard Health

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Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with increased risk for everything from heart disease, diabetes and cancer to mood disorders and dementia. So it may not be surprising that vitamin D supplements are popular. However, many people who take vitamin D supplements have no signs of vitamin D deficiency or underlying conditions that … Read more

Eating two foods lowers cholesterol ‘similar to statins’

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Cardiologist shared 2 foods that research shows can help lower cholesterol levels Foods containing “slow fiber” like oats are effective (stock image)(Image: Getty) Heart experts have identified foods that may have similar effects to statins, including their ability to lower cholesterol levels. Cardiologists from the British Heart Foundation (BFH) have highlighted two of the most … Read more

Why sugar cravings don’t go away even if you stop eating sweets

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“Eating less sweets may not reduce your appetite or improve your overall health,” says a new study that challenges long-held beliefs about the “sweet tooth.” Dutch and British researchers found no significant differences in sweet food preferences among adults who ate more or less sweet-tasting foods over several months. Participants’ weight, diabetes and heart disease … Read more

Protein drinks seem like a no-brainer, but nutritionists say protein’s benefits aren’t what you think.

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Drinking alcohol vs. eating protein: which is healthier?ATHVisions – Getty Images There’s never been a better time to include protein in your diet. In addition to foods that naturally contain protein, we now have a wide selection of products infused with liquid protein, such as coffee, shakes, and even soda. With that in mind, it’s … Read more

Body modification specialist Kinita Kadakia Patel shares celebrity secrets, says Jimmy Shergill has ‘unparalleled discipline’

Body modification specialist Kinita Kadakia Patel shares celebrity secrets, says Jimmy Shergill has 'unparalleled discipline'

○For two decades, Kinita Kadakia Patel has worked with many celebrities including Alia Bhatt, Huma Qureshi, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kemmu and Genelia D’Souza. Kinita points out that most of her clients are honest and disciplined, but quickly adds, “If they don’t comply, I always pull them out.” But more than just stars, the metabolic … Read more

Walnuts vs. Almonds: Which is Better for Brain Health, According to Nutritionists?

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Which is better for your brain? Walnut vs. AlmondJose Luis Laota – Getty Images What you eat affects the function of every part of your body, from your feet to your brain. So if you’re looking to fill your plate with the best foods to eat to improve your brain health, compare walnuts to almonds … Read more

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Bouba Dieme

It’s hard to miss the sight of 6-foot-8 Bouba Dieme weaving between the tables at the East Boston Senior Center. His Heart of a Giant Foundation has been providing health care testing and heart health information at the facility for more than two years. Meanwhile, members’ blood pressure readings have been declining. “It means so … Read more