Your favorite Starbucks order might just be a latte for your heart. Dr. Evan Levine is a cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York with over 30 years of experience. He also runs a very popular TikTok channel where he frequently doles out brutally honest — and often a little comical — advice on topics like preventing … Read more
A mom who piled on the pounds after gorging on nightly dinner dates in the “newlywed phase” has lost almost 200 lbs. so she can play with her son. Chandra Pearce, 36, found herself gaining weight after marrying her husband Chad, 36. The pair would treat themselves to restaurant meals most nights but after stepping … Read more
Jenny McCarthy, 52, revealed that she “became so ill from being a vegan” and “almost died” before going pretty hard in the other direction. Speaking on the “Heal Squad x Maria Menounos” podcast, the “Masked Singer” judge was frank about how her plant-based meal plan exacerbated her existing health conditions, including celiac disease, dairy intolerance and … Read more
An estimated 64 million Americans have elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a type of cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. Having high Lp(a) doesn’t show up on routine tests because lifestyle factors like diet and exercise don’t seem to affect it and there have been no drugs … Read more
One in 10 young Americans schedules “worry time,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 10% of younger Americans (Gen Z and millennial respondents) schedule a specific time in their day to worry. That’s compared to just 3% of older Americans (Gen X and baby boomers) surveyed. The survey … Read more
Skinny jab? Try skinny juice. A natural, plant-based drink enjoyed for centuries in South America may help you reach your weight loss goals the same way GLP-1 medications do. And it puts Ozempic’s $1,000-a-month bill to shame, costing just a few bucks at supermarkets and on Amazon. Yerba maté increased the GLP-1 in mice in … Read more
Overlooking Switzerland’s picturesque Lake Lucerne — just a 45-minute drive from Zurich and an eight-hour flight from New York — is a five-star wellness retreat that caters to the uber-wealthy with money to spare on a head-to-toe health makeover. With prices starting at $10,000 a week, visitors to Chenot Palace Weggis get a customized plan … Read more
What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more
Think you’ve got brushing your teeth down? Think again. Dr. Arash Ravanbakhsh, the owner of Inglewood Family Dental in Calgary, Canada, recently shared five common mistakes people make while brushing their teeth. Be careful — ignoring his advice could lead to weakened enamel, gum damage, and even bad breath. Brushing your teeth wrong can lead … Read more
They say the early bird catches the worm — probably because night owls are too depressed to do it. Night owls may be smarter than early birds, but research suggests they are also more likely to develop diabetes and struggle with anxiety and depression. But why night owls — people who like to go to … Read more