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When it comes to weight loss, you know the drill. Eat healthy foods. Work out smart. Pray to the scale gods up above. But there's an oft-overlooked booster to help you on your weight loss journey or jumpstart a weight loss plateau: supplements. There's a smattering of research-backed supplements that can help you slim down. Below, nutritionists and doctors weigh in on the best of the bunch. As always, consult with a trusted healthcare professional before adding a new supplement to your routine. Read on, and for more on how…

There is no question that the pandemic has taken a serious toll on so many people's mental health. From feelings of anxiety surrounding getting COVID-19 to dealing with the challenges of social isolation, this past year was extremely tough. It's possible, though, that the foods you're eating could be making your mental health even worse. You read that right—your diet could be directly impacting the way you're feeling, so it's important to understand exactly which foods to eat and which to avoid. We consulted research studies…

There's been a wave of claims recently—specifically, on TikTok—that chlorophyll water is the hot, new treatment for solving many health and beauty problems. Celebs like Kourtney Kardashian have hopped on the trend by imbibing the stuff daily, while countless other TikTokers have documented their experiences "drinking their greens"  instead of eating them. Intrigued by the rumors and viral videos about how it can clear up your skin (I've been having some breakouts of my own lately), I decided to try drinking chlorophyll water…

Fad diets come and go, but there are some proven methods to do lose weight which actually works - and does not involve unhealthy habits such as not eating enough or exercising too much. Adrienne Youdim, MD, FACP, an intern specializing in medical weight loss and nutrition and author of Amazon's bestseller # 1 Hungry for more: Stories and science to inspire weight loss from the inside out, offers 15 evidence-based weight loss tips to Eat this, not that! which…

Listen up, fellas. According to research presented at the 23rd European Congress of Endocrinology, a low-calorie ketogenic (keto) diet has been shown to improve sex hormone levels in overweight and obese men. In the first study of its kind, investigators from Italy examined the potential effects this eating pattern could have on weight loss, along with testosterone and sex hormone levels called sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) since obesity can lead to low testosterone (typical symptoms of which include low sex drive and…

Often the easier way to approach weight loss is to add - not remove. Start exercising (even a walk a day will do it); add healthy fruits, vegetables and whole grains; drink more water ... Eventually, by starting these healthy habits, you begin to shift the less-than-good-for-you things you have done and eaten. However, there is a drink to consider cutting out your diet immediately when you commit to losing weight, which it is the drink most closely linked to…

Since it can be tricky to stick to a perfectly balanced diet at all times, it's not uncommon for people (particularly as they age) to take certain supplements in an effort to ensure their bodies are getting the nutrients they need. And while supplements can help rectify some concerning nutrient deficiencies, they can also lead to some problems of their own. Magnesium is a particularly tricky nutrient because it is involved in a variety of bodily functions. It can also be dangerous if you have either too little or too much…

The best way to lose weight according to doctors is not a mystery, but it is difficult for many of us to maintain. For all we have learned about the science of losing weight - perhaps most importantly, that low fat and low calorie diets do not work - more Americans are overweight or obese than ever. Additional complicated things: New studies have shown that when we lose weight, our bodies actually try to hang on to fat. When the pound falls rapidly, metabolism…

Not sure whether or not to spring for the organic meat at your supermarket? It can be a tough call. As far as nutrients go, the meat will pretty much off there same vitamins and minerals as its conventional counterpart, though it may spare you from eating harmful hormones and antibiotics. However, new research may give you extra incentive to buy organic meat. As it turns out, organic meat is significantly less likely to contain harmful bacteria that could put you at risk for foodborne illnesses. A new study from researchers…

Hand-washing, hand-washing, hand-washing: It's one of the most powerful ways you've heard health experts say we can avoid the spread of germs and infections, like COVID-19. And with summer—the season with the highest food poisoning rates—upon us, good hand hygiene is critical. However, a water purifying brand recently conducted a survey of consumers across the country to find some pretty unappetizing trends in our most recent hand-washing habits. Keep reading to learn what the Puronics survey uncovered about America's spotty…