Shrinking your “jelly belly” is no easy feat. The process can be exhausting and time-consuming, but getting your midsection into shape and giving it the tone it deserves is such a rewarding and necessary health and fitness goal. Shaky belly fat can be the most challenging type of body fat to lose, and it’s typically … Read more
Keeping your gut happy isn’t just about healthy digestion. Research, including a 2020 article in the World Diabetes Journal, shows that gut health may play an important role in the development and management of diabetes. And the gut health benefits don’t end there. A healthy gut microbiome may also promote heart health, reduce colon cancer … Read more
You may already know that no food can contribute to weight loss. Rather, it’s a combination of what you eat, how you eat, and how much you eat that could impact your weight loss goals. Fruits and vegetables, for example, are vital to maintaining a healthy weight. While all vegetables and fruits offer a range … Read more
Many Long Islanders accustomed to free COVID-19 testing will have to pay more than $10 for home kits, and prices for tests at doctors’ offices are expected to average between $130 and $150, leading experts to predict that some may stop getting tested. The May 11 deadline of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency meant … Read more
Illustration by Blake Cale The 360 shows you different perspectives on the most important stories and debates of the day. In the United States, prisons and jails are one of the largest providers of mental health care in the country. For decades, people with mental illness have been overrepresented in prisons and jails as about … Read more
By adopting a balanced diet and making positive lifestyle changes, people can improve their health and stay fit into their 40s and beyond. Read on to explore the top dietary and lifestyle habits that are essential to maintaining good health after 40. Welcome ladies to the Magnificent Forties! This is the decade where wisdom meets … Read more
What foods can help fight stress? Here are seven superfoods that have proven results. Stress eaters, step up. It’s easy to binge eat at the end of a bad day, or when you’re particularly exhausted, but it’s probably fair to say that most of us seek out things that aren’t necessarily good for us. We … Read more
Adding 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to yogurt gives you an extra 10 grams of fiber. Getty Images You probably know that fiber is an important ingredient for a healthy diet. But if you’re like most Americans, you can’t get enough. While it’s best known as the nutrient that helps keep you regular, fiber has … Read more
Discover the power of 9 basic foods that will revolutionize your weekly menu and improve your health. From nutrient-packed vegetables to protein-packed grains, these essential ingredients will make healthy eating a breeze. Boost your well-being and culinary creativity with these versatile staples. Updated May 27, 2023 | 1:24 PM IST 9 staple foods to transform … Read more
If you exercise and feel heartburn and acid reflux, you’re doing something wrong. According to health experts, heartburn from exercise is a serious problem and should be addressed immediately, otherwise it can cause many other underlying ailments. Read on to learn what types of exercise should be avoided and tips for relieving heartburn. Updated May … Read more