Since becoming president, Donald Trump has said he typically gets four to five hours of sleep each night. In a 2017 interview with Fox News, he said he typically goes to bed at midnight or 1 a.m. and wakes up at 5 a.m. to eat, read the newspaper, and watch TV. “Don’t sleep any more … Read more
This World Health Day, experts are encouraging people to look beyond diet and exercise and focus on the daily habits that silently shape heart health. From how you brush your teeth to how often you stop to breathe, these small, consistent choices can shape your long-term heart health. “From oral hygiene to sleep quality, … Read more
YI have watched the pounds fall, only to reach a buffer. The number on the scale stops going down, that last pound stops moving, and your motivation plummets. For many, it goes back to the biscuit tin. But while setbacks are almost inevitable, they aren’t insurmountable, and a number of recent studies offer hope for … Read more
“What should I eat?” is one of the most common questions people with inflammatory bowel disease ask their doctors. It’s also the most difficult question to answer. Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are less well studied when it comes to diet. Large, well-controlled studies of dietary modification are limited. Now, … Read more
Rich in fiber, it has great benefits for heart health, gut health, weight loss, and blood sugar control. According to the National Institutes of Health, adults need between 25 and 35 grams of fiber per day, but only 5% of Americans consume the daily recommended amount, meaning they’re not reaping all the benefits for their … Read more
That’s a lot of weight loss, Batman! If you spend enough time scrolling through Reddit threads about keto dieting and weight loss, you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” phenomenon. Many dieters describe this effect as sudden but significant weight loss. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked this concept before, but the whoosh effect is … Read more
Chronic inflammation (a state in which the immune system is continuously activated) is an important cause of many diseases, and diet is also a major contributor to inflammation. Therefore, it makes sense to follow the so-called “anti-inflammatory diet.” There’s one problem. There is more than one anti-inflammatory diet. Rather, this eating pattern is largely determined … Read more