Healthy

If you feel like you've practically memorized all the drive-thru menu displays within driving distance to your home, a new study suggests there's a way to break the habit—you know, without resorting to hiding your car keys? Researchers from The Ohio State University recruited 212 women between the ages of 18 and 39 who were either overweight or had obesity. All were low-income moms who reported facing numerous challenges like financial difficulties, unstable romantic relationships, and unsafe neighborhoods. (Related: The…

Did you know the majority of foods don't have an expiration date? What you've probably been reading is the "Use by," "Sell by," and "Best By" dates. If the food you want to eat passed those dates, you might wonder what can happen to you if do choose to eat the food anyway. We'll get into the details below, but in short: eating food past its expiration is not only safe, but it's also good for the planet in that it helps to reduce food waste. Read on to learn about what "expiration date" terms really mean, what foods …

The official start of summer will be here soon enough, but if you aren't in tip-top shape just yet there's no need to worry. Why? Because by making a few simple changes to what you eat, what you do, and how you exercise, you can go from flab to fab in about a month. Since the best way to lose weight and stay in shape involves a combination eating right and exercising, we've included both types of tips on our list, and also interspersed some valuable habits to keep in mind if you're looking for a flat belly. While…

What's not to love about walnuts? Between the satisfying taste, the nutritional boost, and the versatile uses, this little nut is a favorite for many reasons. And whether you are adding them to your salad, enjoying them covered in chocolate, or just eating them on their own, including them into your diet can give your body some incredible benefits that many other foods can't hold a candle to. So, what can you expect to experience when you eat walnuts every day? Read on to find out six things that you may experience when…

When you think of overnight oats, what comes to mind? Maybe "tasty" is the first thing you associate with it, or "high-in-fiber." While not everyone may agree with the first thought, the second is certainly true. Something else that should come to mind, but probably doesn't? Overnight oats may help you lower your cholesterol levels.  Believe it or not, it has to do with the fiber content. According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, a specific fiber found in oats called beta-glucan has…

Let's face it: technology has not exactly been good for those who like to cheat on their spouses or significant others and then get away with it. According to research, the two most common ways that people get broken for infidelity are via text message first and email second. But according to the latest account of British reality TV personality Nadia Essex, your smartphone is not the only type of technology you carry around that also acts as a smoke gun for…

Surprising Side Effects of Drinking Green Tea, As if you really were in need of another reason to sip on green tea on the occasion, we're about to give you five more. Outside of various, well-known health benefits of the beverage, such as improved digestion and even feelings of calmness, recent research has suggested that green tea may be associated with other positive health outcomes. Below, we pinpoint just five potential side effects green tea can have on the body that researchers are currently exploring. And then, be…

Many of us have felt it at some point in the past year. You wake up in the morning and thumbs up to your news app of your choice, but feel empty and uninterested as you scroll through an endless stream of alarming headlines. We live in an era where, after all, there is no shortage of bad news - from political war to a global pandemic, from mass shootings to natural disasters - and it is all too easy to feel tired and even a worrying sense of numbness. If all…

Rebel Wilson has lost an astonishing 60 pounds during what the actor has described as his "health year". However, it is not an expensive meal plan or military-style training that enables the actor to not only lose weight but maintain his loss for several months. By making a few simple changes to his exercise and eating habits, Wilson looks slimmer than ever. Read on to discover exactly what she does to keep her weight down. And for more celebrity changes,…

It can not be denied that the past year has taken a significant toll on our bodies. If you are a few pounds up compared to your pre-pandemic weight, do not worry. Stress can easily make your body hold a little extra weight, and if you found yourself striving for comfort food during the pandemic, you are not alone. No matter how the weight gain happened, you may feel uncomfortable with the extra weight on your body and you may feel motivated to lose it. And…