The #1 Unhealthiest Order at 30 Major Fast-Food Chains
Photos: The brands. Design: Eat This, Not That! Fast food is quick, easy, affordable, and delicious, and you can find a fast-food chain just about anywhere. But despite the pros of fast food, there is one major downside to eating…
Muscle zapping during exercise helps people recover after a stroke
During the experiment, electrodes were applied over the scalp to record brain activity while a computer screen indicated when to attempt moving Robin Ritter/Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology Magdeburg A new kind of rehabilitation therapy for people who have had a…
I lost 45 pounds in 3 months — thanks to a ‘game changer’ new technique
The weight is no longer sticking to him. A Texas man is halfway to his 90-pound weight loss goal after undergoing a new bariatric surgery option that involves magnets. “I’ve been able to do fantastic improvements in my quality of…
8 habits may slow aging, reduce your risk of death: study
“Eight” your heart out. Researchers believe that adopting eight healthy behaviors — known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 — can slow the aging process and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and death. “Our message is…
Having kids may shorten a man’s life, groundbreaking study reveals
CHICAGO — Choosing to become a parent could end up shortening a man’s life. A groundbreaking new study reveals that fatherhood may take an alarming toll on men’s heart health as they get older. Researchers from Northwestern University and Ann &…
I’m a dietitian — here are 5 easy, hearty, cheap lunches to make for the office
Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 13, 2024, 2:11 p.m. ET Talk about a packed lunch. A UK dietitian is sharing recipes for five simple, nutrient-loaded lunches to pack for the office — including one that’s very easy on the…
How premature menopause can cause early death: new study
Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 12, 2024, 5:50 p.m. ET Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more likely to die young from cancer — and twice as likely to die young of heart disease or…
I’m a cardiologist — this is the best fruit to eat for a healthy heart
Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 12, 2024, 4:01 p.m. ET Since fruits have different nutritional values and health benefits, several cardiologists are revealing their favorite fruits to eat to boost heart health. Getty Images/iStockphoto They like these fruits berry…
‘Surprisingly’ high number of adults, even those as young as 20, at risk of heart syndrome
Nearly 90% of adults over age 20 in the United States are at risk of developing heart disease, an alarming new study suggests. While the unexpectedly high number doesn’t mean that the majority of adults in the U.S. have full-blown…
Dr Michael Mosley says a teaspoon of ‘nutritional powerhouse’ food can reduce blood pressure and improve skin
Dr Michael Mosley says just a small amount of a food he calls a ‘nutritional powerhouse’ can help people reduce their chances of heart disease, high blood pressure and even improve their skin. Speaking on his Just One Thing podcast…