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Of all the comfort foods that men may use to fill their bellies, pizza is a proverbial favorite. Crispy crust, rosy red sauce, velvety cheese and greasy meats team up to provide the perfect gustatory mix of great taste. But not everyone fancies the cost these days of take-out pies, and that is before laying down the tip. And for the most part Dominos, Pizza Hut and their ilk are delivering pies that are undeniably delicious but also a good bet to be nutritionally problematic. Even if you count the tomato sauce as a vegetable it doesn’t nearly offset all…
Achieving fitness goals is a common aspiration, yet many find it challenging to see results efficiently. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply enhance your overall health, the path to success requires more than just determination; it demands smart strategies that optimize your efforts. In this article, we will explore some effective tips that can significantly accelerate your journey towards your fitness objectives. From setting well-defined goals to incorporating high-intensity workouts and refining your diet with nutritious choices like almonds, these approaches are designed to not only enhance your physical capabilities but also sustain your motivation over…
Did you know that after completing an intense workout, your muscle cells keep working hard to burn fat? This magical process is known as the “afterburn effect.” Your metabolism revs up and expedites weight loss during this post-workout rest period. Pretty cool, right? We’re here to let you know how you can harness the afterburn effect and supercharge your weight-loss efforts. The actual scientific term for the afterburn is excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). “Following an intense workout, the body continues to expend energy at higher rates as it returns to its baseline resting state,” explains Sydney Yeomans, NASM-CPT and…
There’s no one way for poop to smell, other than, well, bad. So what if yours suddenly doesn’t? Or just smells totally different than normal? Spoiler alert: It’s completely possible to get sweet-smelling poop. “Poop is never going to smell amazing, but yours should smell familiar to you,” says Supriya Rao, MD, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. If you notice your bowel movements have a weirdly sweet odor to them, or you’re sensing some kind of other unusual smell, that’s usually a sign something is going on with your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Here are some potential…
Health & Wellness May 29, 2024 Each hurricane season, it is critical to take proactive steps to protect yourself, your family and your property. Hurricanes and other severe storm events can be devastating, but with proper preparation, you can minimize risks and stay safe. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service forecasters predict an 85% chance for above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic throughout the season beginning June 1 and ending Nov. 30. Taking time to prepare in advance of severe weather can help reduce stress and ensure personal safety and well-being when a storm…
When I’m working, I hyperfocus on the task at hand. If I’m writing an article—like this one, for example—I sit down at my desk around 8:30 a.m., conduct a couple of interviews, research the topic I’m covering, and then hunch over my keyboard like a gremlin, typing away until the end of the work day, which, for me, is usually around 5 or 6 p.m. I get absolutely absorbed—so much so that when it’s time to shut my laptop and make dinner, I seriously struggle with transitioning out of work mode. I continue to think about how I want to…
Editors note: May 31 is World No Tobacco Day From the traditional cigarette to the modern electronic cigarette, from the communal hookah to the discreet pinch of smokeless tobacco, each has proven to be detrimental to a person’s health. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jon Ebbert, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Nicotine Dependence Center, discusses why there is no “lesser evil” when it comes to tobacco use. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Smoked tobacco has the strongest…
Fruits are called nature’s candy for a reason: They are our largest source of sugar in minimally processed whole foods. So when the low-carb diet gained popularity, fruit came under scrutiny by scrupulous dieters looking for a nutritional edge. We know fruit is a good source of valuable vitamins and minerals, but many people wonder: Is the sugar in fruit bad for you? Read on to get a better understanding of the sugar in your fruit and whether not it might be a concern for you. Is Sugar in Fruit Bad for You? In short, no, you probably shouldn’t eliminate…
Medical Innovation May 28, 2024 Mayo Clinic will hold its 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, “Generative Multimodal AI — Potentials and Challenges,” on July 8–9 in Rochester and virtually. The event will bring together AI experts and the healthcare community to discuss advances in large multimodal models and their use in healthcare. Cui Tao, Ph.D. “The role of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly in areas from preventing and diagnosing diseases to developing new cures,” says Cui Tao, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics. “The summit is an exciting opportunity to explore the possibilities while navigating the…
Besides any known allergens you’re sensitive to, like eggs or whey (if you have issues with dairy), there aren’t many ingredients you need to flat-out avoid in protein bars. But there are some you should be aware of before opening the wrapper.First, sugar alcohols (like xylitol, erythritol, maltitol, or sorbitol) and other artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes (like sucralose, stevia, or aspartame) appear on a lot of bars’ ingredient lists instead of real added sugar. They help bars taste sweet without adding many calories or causing the same kind of blood sugar spikes as regular sugar, but they can also…