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When you’re focused on losing belly fat, there are many foods you may want to avoid consuming regularly. Although protein is an excellent addition to any healthy diet, as it helps keep you full and preserve lean muscle, not all proteins are created equal. Eat This, Not That! spoke with The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, who sit on our Medical Expert Board, and learned the #1 worst protein for belly fat. Keep reading to learn more, and when you’re finished, be sure to check out The Easy & Effective 5-Day…
Bright red zits between my eyebrows have immediately thrown me into a downward spiral of hopelessness and panic. Dark spots across my chin were the very reasons I wouldn’t let a soul—not even my boyfriend at the time—see me without color-correcting concealer in high school.As someone who dealt with persistent acne in my teens (and still does, at 25), let me tell you that it controlled my entire life—whether I was ditching school because I was too sad to get out of bed or making a habit of avoiding eye contact with anyone and everyone. If you can relate to…
Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can reduce the number of senescent cells. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says people must prioritize physical activity, especially as they age. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:58) is in the downloads…
Maintaining a strong immune system is crucial for our overall health, and it’s a year-round job. While there’s no magic potion to make you invincible, you can give your immune system a helping hand by making wise choices in your diet. Here are three natural foods that support your immunity regardless of the season. These remedies are easy to incorporate into your daily routine and are backed by science. So, let’s learn about how these foods can help protect your health. Understanding the Role of the Immune System Your immune system is your body’s first line of defence against infections.…
An aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee replacements is projected to grow by 673%, reaching approximately 3.48 million procedures by 2030, according to a 2007 study. Dr. Charles Hannon, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says that Mayo Clinic is at the forefront of total knee replacement innovation, developing advanced tools and delivering precision robotic surgery to patients. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:10) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Knee replacement surgery is…
Well, this is unsettling: More than half a million beds sold at major retailers, including Wayfair and Walmart, have been recalled for falling apart and causing injuries.On January 18, the US Consumer and Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of more than 520,000 beds of various models and sizes from Home Design. So far, the company has received 128 reports of the affected products “breaking, sagging, or collapsing” after use, resulting in 36 injuries.The recall involves all sizes of the following beds, which have been sold at Wayfair, Walmart, and Overstock from July 2018 through November 2023:Tufted Upholstered Low…
If the idea of flying fills you with anxiety and fear, you are not alone. Aviophobia, an extreme fear of flying, is one of the most common phobias in the United States, affecting as many as 40% of people! Thankfully, the fear of flying can be treated successfully through therapy. Most travelers have a healthy concern about the safety of airplane travel. They want to know that planes are routinely serviced, that pilots and air traffic controllers are well trained, that weather conditions are safe before they fly, and that security is tight. This normal concern is rational, and the…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. While many prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized, other types are aggressive and spread quickly. That’s why Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, encourages regular screening. He says the goal of screening is to detect prostate cancer early, when it’s still confined to the prostate gland and has the best chance for successful treatment. “It’s important to get adequate screening, and screening for prostate cancer is relatively simple. You can have a prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, test with your primary care doctor once a year,…
I truly believe that when we engage with topics like the one I’m going to address and tackle here, we enrich not just our own lives, but also those we touch directly or indirectly, whether that’s in our personal lives or in our work lives.Today, I am going to explore an emotion that we all experience—one very few of us harness effectively. It’s something that can be both debilitating and powerful. That emotion is fear.An emotion we all experienceFear is something that has traditionally been viewed as an adversary, something to avoid, something that holds us back. It’s an emotion…
For many people, the idea of cutting weight several months away from the summer is difficult to comprehend, but the truth is that those with a little extra weight to lose, who want to get shredded for the summer, require more than the 14-day plans that are often touted to get you beach ready. Still, getting serious about your ab game requires a multifaceted approach to scorching fat while building muscle, not to mention keeping your heads straight while doing so. Fortunately, Canadian natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, and highly respected coach Jeff Nippard has explained everything you need to know in…