Healthy

Practically everyone knows what it's like to feel less than stellar after an unhealthy meal. You may feel sluggish, sleepy, or even grumpy about the less-than-healthy choice you've just made. However, new research suggests that eating an unhealthy diet may have more serious consequences for your well-being in the long run—and it's not just your weight or physical appearance your diet can affect. In order to test whether or not a customized diet could lead to improvements in mood among men and women age 30 and older,…

Gal Gadot knows a thing or two about staying in superhero shape, and now, the Wonder Woman 1984 star is sharing with fans just how she stays so enviably fit. In a new interview with Shape, Gadot opens up about the exact way of eating she adheres to in order to stay fit and healthy. Read on to discover the exact diet and exercise plan that keeps Gadot in fighting form. And for more on how your favorite stars stay in amazing shape, check out Julianne Hough Reveals Her Exact Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner to Stay Fit.…

This is 40. You're wiser. You know yourself. You're making strides professionally and possibly reproducing. Then, seemingly overnight, you realize that you're not bouncing back in quite the same way that you did in your 30s. Holiday weight—usually all but melted by Valentine's Day—seems reluctant to budge when you throw your old tricks at it. And by the time summer rolls around, you might look like how you're used to looking! If it seems that something important has shifted, you're right. Your metabolism is slowing,…

Whether you want to admit it or not, there are some foods that, no matter what, go directly to the gut and cause what feels like almost instant weight gain. Yes, we're talking about dreaded belly fat. There is a reason we all hate belly fat - we all know how hard it is to get rid of it when it comes up. This type of weight gain is called "deep adipose tissue" and it can even lead to some more serious problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's.…

The Mediterranean Diet has exploded in popularity over the past few years, and it's not just because following it evokes feeling like you are dining on a Greek island or at an Italian villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Following this diet has been linked to countless health benefits and is a sustainable and delicious way of eating. One beautiful thing about the Mediterranean Diet is that it is not really a diet in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a lifestyle that emulates the way people live in the Mediterranean…

Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply maintain it, one of the most important ways to keep the weight off is by adopting healthy eating habits into your lifestyle. Creating healthy habits is the key to success when it comes to staying healthy, but if you're not careful, it can be easy to adopt a few unhealthy eating habits that make you gain weight. Between poor nutrition advice on the Internet, as well as eating habits you may not even realize you have, it's important to face those eating habits and make some…

Let's be real, no one likes belly fat, and it can be especially frustrating if you're working out, eating right, and still can't manage to shed those stubborn extra pounds around your midsection. While being active and eating healthy are great places to start if you're looking to blast away some belly fat quickly, there's another simple change you can make to your diet that will help that weight fall off and stay off—change your drinking habits. More specifically, to melt belly fat, ditch the sugary soda you have with lunch…

Whether you want to be a great-grandparent someday or are eager to see your 100th birthday, practically everyone has a reason they want to live longer. However, it's not just good luck or genetics that can significantly impact your lifespan—the right supplements can make a major difference when it comes to your wellbeing and longevity. If you want to add years to your lifespan, read on to discover which supplements dietitians recommend for a longer life. And for more supplements you may want to add to your repertoire,…

Despite what you may have heard about eggs in the past, just know that they're actually not all that bad for you. In fact, egg yolk in particular—which is the part of the egg that contains the cholesterol—contains the most nutrients. But let's talk about how eggs can affect your heart health. While eggs are naturally high in cholesterol (one large egg contains about 187 milligrams of cholesterol), they don't appear to play a role in raising cholesterol levels the way that foods high in saturated and trans fats do, says the…

Get this: Alcohol sales were up over 20% during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though bars and restaurants were closed, according to data released by research firm Nielsen. Now that things have started opening up again, you might be wondering how those daily drinks at home might have impacted you. If you were drinking alcohol every day (and still are), the effects last longer and are more dangerous than you think. We gathered information from some of the nation's top hospitals and talked to an expert about what truly happens to…