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The new food pyramid prioritizes protein, with an emphasis on consuming meat, seafood, dairy and eggs. The guidelines also state that people should aim to eat three servings of vegetables, two servings of fruit and two to four servings of whole grains per day. All of this is a dramatic change from the previous recommendations, which prioritized vegetables, grains and lean proteins over red meat and dairy. While grains are now relegated to the bottom of the pyramid, our nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN, noted that eating fiber-rich foods is essential for our overall gut health.…
Does Off-Label Topiramate Support Weight Management?Several studies have demonstrated how topiramate can help with weight loss. One randomized controlled trial compared topiramate to a placebo in 385 patients ages 18 to 75 with a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 50. The patients who were given topiramate took four doses ranging between 64 and 384 milligrams. The study found that all four doses led to significant weight loss compared with the placebo group, with higher doses corresponding to greater weight loss. Research has also shown it to be well tolerated, causing few side effects.[1]Ann Rogers, MD, a bariatric surgeon…
When Netflix isn’t spending its time trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, it seems the company is actually adding new features to its subscription service. Netflix is always adding new shows and movies, which is what most users are looking for in the platform, but that’s not all you can expect from your account. In fact, Netflix is now rolling out an interactive experience for its live competition shows, allowing subscribers to cast votes in real-time. Live voting comes to Star SearchNetflix announced the change in a press release on Tuesday, and also revealed the first show to officially run…
A genetic risk for high cholesterol doesn’t mean healthy choices won’t make a difference.Following a Spanish lifestyle and Mediterranean diet may support healthier cholesterol levels.Smaller portions, regular exercise and social connection are simple changes anyone can make. I was sitting in the examination room in one of those embarrassing paper gowns when my doctor walked in, read my blood test results off his computer screen, and told me the bad news. My cholesterol was too high. I can’t say I was surprised. Even though I was in my early forties, exercised and stuck to a healthy vegetarian diet, my whole…
Kit Kats are a fan-favorite candy for a reason. Beyond the classic chocolate bar, the crispy, crunchy candy also comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors ensuring that you can break off a piece of that Kit Kat bar regardless of preference. And while some flavors are permanent staples in the U.S., others are limited by season, exclusive to certain stores, or only available internationally. Luckily, Dollar Tree now has the seasonal Kit Kat flavor that fans can’t get enough of. Some even claims it’s better than the original. Kit Kat’s Lemon Crisp Flavor Now at Dollar Tree…
Prescription fish oil may lower high triglycerides and reduce heart risks in 4 to 12 weeks. Over-the-counter fish oil supplements vary in quality and may not offer the same benefits. Eating fatty fish twice a week is a proven way to support heart health without supplements. Fish oil is a well-known source of omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients found in high concentrations in the eyes and brain. Unlike other nutrients, your body can’t make omega-3s on its own, so it’s important to get them through food—like fish—or supplements. Often, fish oil is touted for its heart-health benefits, but taking a supplement…
During pregnancy, the research team discovered that the rate of new ADHD diagnoses dropped about 72% from where it was during the pre-pregnancy period. There also weren’t many diagnoses for the first two years after the women gave birth. But once the children were between two and five years old, the rate of new ADHD diagnoses started to creep up. And, in moms of kids between the ages of four and five, the rate of ADHD diagnoses jumped.Overall, women who were two to five years postpartum had a 24% higher risk of an ADHD diagnosis compared to women in the…
When you go into a calorie deficit, the body compensates in a few different ways. The stomach releases more of the hunger hormone ghrelin, while levels of the fullness hormone leptin drop.[1] At the same time, your metabolism slows, so you burn fewer calories — and the difference can be significant. That’s because you now have less fat and muscle mass using up those calories.[9] Unfortunately, this slowdown can last for years.[10] One landmark study on contestants from The Biggest Loser found that their resting metabolic rate (how many calories we burn daily just to stay alive) still remained significantly lower six…
When OpenAI first announced GPT-5.2 last month, it quietly disclosed a new safety feature it called “age prediction.” Considering ChatGPT proper isn’t exactly an “all ages” kind of tool, it makes sense that users under the age of 18 should have protections in place to shield them from harmful content. The company says that users who indicate they’re under 18 already receive an altered experience to “reduce exposure to sensitive or potentially harmful content,” but if the user doesn’t voluntarily share how old they are with OpenAI, how does the company enforce these protections? Here’s where age prediction comes in.How…
Not getting along with your mother-in-law is an archetypal kind of dilemma: a cliché movie trope, a hot topic in Reddit threads and mom-group chats, and, apparently, something even celebrities have to deal with.Over the weekend, Brooklyn Beckham took to Instagram to confirm a long-rumored feud within his family, in the process revealing a strained relationship between his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and his parents, Victoria and David Beckham. “My wife has been consistently disrespected by my family, no matter how hard we’ve tried to come together as one,” he wrote in a series of Instagram stories, claiming that they…