ASK THE NUTRITIONIST: These 10 simple things will improve your health without dieting
Dear readers, Is there a such thing as dieting fatigue? I think it’s time to recognize and address it.
Many of us have such abundant food choices we can choose the type of foods we want to eat to the exclusion of others. This power is…
The 3 Best Ab Exercises To Shrink Belly Fat Fast, Trainer Says
If a top fitness priority of yours is to lose fat in a speedy manner, then you've come to the right place. We've rounded up some of the best moves you can do at the gym or at home to torch calories and reach your workout goals in no time. …
Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he’s ‘feeling fine’
Former President Barack Obama said on Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, though he’s feeling relatively healthy and his wife, Michelle, tested negative.
“I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling…
‘Detox’ or ‘juice’ diets such as that undertaken by Shane Warne are risky…
If the sudden death of cricketer Shane Warne sent shockwaves around the globe, the subsequent revelation that the spin bowler was on a "fluid-only" diet for two weeks prior has sounded the alarm on the dangers of extreme dieting for heart…
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine less effective against Omicron in younger children, new study suggests
Two shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were less effective at curbing the risk posed by the Omicron variant in younger children compared to older age groups, according to new data published this week by the Centers for Disease…
Halle Berry Went Skateboarding in a Bikini to Celebrate ‘Fitness Friday’
Halle Berry has been pretty busy with work lately—her latest film, Moonfall just released, and she has two projects in post-production. Which explains why she took a break from sharing her weekly Instagram series #FitnessFriday. But it’s…
This cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
During this month, it’s important to note that colorectal cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer death in men and women. Only lung cancer takes more lives.
However, one of the true…
Weight loss apps have had a wellness rebrand, and they’re pushing us to believe our bodies are…
As companies pivot to a self-care approach, there’s a risk of new fads normalising behaviours that so often harm us
There’s a new wave of dieting fads upon us – just don’t call them that. Awash with soft and inviting-sounding apps like…
Most fitness app subscriptions aren’t worth their cost
People expect fitness smartwatches and trackers to cost much less than an Apple or Samsung lifestyle watch because they "only" track your health and fitness data. They're tools, not accessories. But believe it or not, squeezing tons of…
Over 2 billion genetically modified mosquitos are about to be released in the US
Scientists have been playing god with mosquitos for a couple of years now. Back in 2021, British company Oxitech released 750 million lab-modified mosquitos in Florida. Now, the company is gearing up to release another 2 billion genetically…