Every day, it’s lurking — somewhere in the window between lunch and dinner, waiting to sap your energy and motivation. It’s the midday slump, that time of afternoon when many people succumb to fatigue, lethargy and a general decline in productivity. But you don’t have to surrender to the post-lunch “food coma,” according to Dr. Christopher Rhodes, a nutritional biologist …
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Pure orange juice might have some unexpected benefits. Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), or “orange drink,” on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults. The study was funded by the Florida Department of Citrus. It was published in the journal Nutrients and also surveyed emotions …
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Lard was the canary in the coal mine of culinary correctness. Rendered pig fat was ubiquitous in human diets for centuries. It was used to fry everything from dough to chicken and was an essential ingredient in pie making. Lard tragically fell from public favor during the Great War on Monounsaturated Fats in the 20th century. AMERICAN DINER LINGO EXISTED …
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Carnie Wilson says her doctor warned her last year about the possible serious side effects of taking Ozempic, and while she doesn’t think there should be a “stigma” around taking weight loss drugs, it wasn’t the right choice for her. “I personally was too scared for any side effects, gastrointestinal side effects,” the 55-year-old “Next to You” singer told Fox …
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How has the world’s oldest man lived such a long life? For starters, no smoking, little alcohol and a fair amount of good luck have contributed to his lengthy life. And maybe a weekly batch of fish and chips, too. John Alfred Tinniswood of England, 111 years and 223 days old as of April 5, 2024, has been named the …
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Whether you want to spend all summer on the beach, hiking or just sunbathing in your own yard, getting healthy now can help make the season all that more enjoyable. You don’t need a fancy gym membership to get in shape, either. Amazon has a wide variety of exercise equipment that you can easily use in your home, making working …
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Jason Kelce recently received fitness advice from one of the best. On the April 3 released episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce welcomed Arnold Schwarzenegger as a guest star. During the podcast, the Kelce brothers scored fitness tips from the man considered one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. Jason Kelce, now retired from the …
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Hiking is the perfect hobby to pick up this year. You get out into nature and you get exercise all at the same time. If you want to better prepare yourself for hiking season, these hiking gear essentials can help. Whether you’re a beginner just hiking on local trails or an experienced hiker taking on overnight hiking trips, there’s something …
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Revered celebrity trainer and former Director of Strength and Endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers Gunnar Peterson announced heartbreaking news on his Instagram Wednesday. The Duke University alum, who has worked with the likes of Sylvester Stallone and the Kardashian family to retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady, shared photographs from a hospital where his daughter is currently receiving treatment. She …
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Oprah Winfrey is getting real about her weight-loss journey, admitting that for “25 years, making fun of my weight was a national sport.” Winfrey said throughout the 1980s and ‘90s, tabloids were smeared with headlines like “fatter than ever,” “hits 246 pounds,” “final showdown with Steadman sends her into feeding frenzy” and “Oprah warned: diet or die.” She said she …
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