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Social media is jam-packed with viral workout and diet trends from people who have tested them out, documented their journeys, and swear by them. One of the more popular eating regimens that’s taken TikTok by storm is the “5:2” diet for weight loss. But is it a sustainable lifestyle adaptation in the long term? Losing weight is a unique process for everyone, so we here at Eat This, Not That! spoke with Lisa Young, Ph.D., RDN, the author of Finally Full, Finally Slim, a nutritionist in private practice, and a member of our Medical Expert Board, who shares everything you…

John Cadwallader shares his journey of hope and perseverance after CAR-T cell therapy. “Every day is a gift,” says John Cadwallader reflecting from his hospital room. For 10 years, the Welsh-born farmer and craftsman has been fighting multiple myeloma: a cancer that affects plasma cells which produce disease- and infection-fighting antibodies. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than produce helpful antibodies, the cancer cells produce abnormal proteins that can cause bone pain, fractures, kidney failure and other complications. “I’ve struggled and carried on fighting this disease as well…

If you feel like your relationship with alcohol needs an overhaul, you’ve got plenty of company. According to the most recent data available from 2021, at least 1 in 10 people ages 12 and older in the US showed symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD) over the prior year—like being unable to stop drinking alcohol after starting, craving alcohol to the point of distraction, or drinking to the point that it impacts personal and professional relationships. Although issues with drinking are a hugely common struggle, quitting can be tough, even if you don’t identify with the above scenarios, given how…

We’ve all heard breakfast is essential for weight loss, but what about dinner? It’s that meal where many people fall off the rails on their weight loss journey, succumbing to cravings or overconsuming calories after a long, stressful day. But what if we told you dinner could actually help you lose weight? And no, it’s not just salad and boiled chicken. We spoke with Destini Moody, RDN, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and sports dietitian with Garage Gym Reviews, who shares her #1 dinner for weight loss and achieving a slimmer midsection. There’s more to weight loss than what you…

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The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. It’s no secret that increasing your veggie intake can improve your overall health. But it can be hard to reach your recommended daily intake of produce without feeling deprived of your favorite foods or if you face a panel of picky eaters at mealtime. Fortunately, packaged food companies have become more creative at sneaking “hidden” veggies into snacks, meals, and treats that look and taste…

Inflammation is a silent saboteur that can wreak havoc on your health and sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Fortunately, there are natural approaches to help you reduce inflammation and drop unwanted pounds. One is adopting a healthy diet centered around anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes. We spoke with Destini Moody, RDN, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and sports dietitian with Garage Gym Reviews, who shares her 10 best anti-inflammatory snacks for weight loss. But before we dive into them, let’s chat a little bit more about inflammation. If left unchecked, inflammation can lead to various chronic health conditions, including…

You may need to talk with your doctor about prescription medications or other treatments, such as pelvic floor therapy, biofeedback, or surgery.The occasional bout of constipation happens to everyone at some point. Often the cause is obvious: traveling and being out of your normal routine, eating too much cheese, or possibly both. When in Rome, eh? But when constipation is a regular (no pun intended) occurrence and has no known cause, it’s called chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).Symptoms of CIC can last for months or longer. You may experience periods of abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, passing hard and lumpy stools,…

Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best left for others to do. Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says she encourages exercising, but the combination of cold weather and strenuous exercise puts extra strain on your heart and can trigger a heart attack. Watch: Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:08) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Shoveling snow can be a good workout, but it’s not for…

Back pain is the leading cause of work limitations globally; and if you’re a heavy lifter, lack proper posture, or experience regular stress, you may be one of the 50 to 80 percent of adults who will experience at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime. With these eye-opening statistics, what if simply strapping yourself onto a cushioned table and tipping partially upside down could help relieve your dreadful back pain and keep you from missing your workouts? Seem too good to be true? Maybe not. “Inversion tables are beneficial for relieving back and hip pain from issues…