I Got a Sleep Study in My 30s. It Probably Saved My Life
Millions of men don’t know they’re suffering from sleep apnea. Consider this a wake-up call.
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This Simple Diet Tweak Can Increase Heart Health And Stave Off Kidney Disease
A new study shows that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help patients with hypertension, and can also reduce risk of kidney and heart disease.
The simple food trick which helps with weight loss and mental health
We all know fermented food is good for our gut microbiome, but making it yourself can supercharge your health in unexpected ways, says Karen Gray. The self-confessed ‘kimchi queen’ says fermenting is as satisfying as baking and gardening…
www.independent.co.uk
I Ate at Every Buffet on the Las Vegas Strip in One Week
The soul of Las Vegas can be uncovered one buffet station at a time
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Sea moss punch: The Caribbean's cooling, healthy elixir for summer
Plucked from the ocean, Trinidad's answer to the summer milkshake is now part of a frenzied craze around the world.
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State Fair of Texas Drops the (Burnt End) Bomb on 2024 Food Finalists
Oreo Nutty Bars, pancake poppers, and cotton candy bacon fill out the top foods this year but the pickle takes the cake
dallas.eater.com
New York Pizza Is an Evolution in Four Acts
The city with the highest diversity of styles, a hundred years in the making.
ny.eater.com
17 ultra-processed foods you should think twice about before buying
If you're trying to eat fewer UPFs, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine reveals easy swaps
I Reviewed Restaurants for 12 Years. They’ve Changed, and Not for the Better.
In his last essay as a restaurant critic, Pete Wells reflects on a dining world of touch screens and reservation apps, where it’s getting hard to find the human touch.
Are Weetabix actually healthy?
The recent focus on ultra-processed foods has raised questions about how nutritious this household staple really is. We asked the experts
www.telegraph.co.uk
Everything I’m Seeding in August
Like you, I look forward to putting away the seed trays and heat mats and seed domes for their long winter slumber, and regaining my office shelves. It's been a long season. But first, a few more tasks.
Woman's 'realistic sacrifices' she made with her diet to lose 100lbs
A weight loss coach has lifted the lid on the four 'sacrifices' she made to shed 100 pounds - and what helped her keep it off. Tameika Gentles tipped the scales at 230 pounds in her 20s.
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Everything Suni Lee Has Shared About Her Rare Kidney Disease
From her very first symptom to how she’s doing now.
‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Actually Has Two Eye Conditions
The gymnast is able to compete without his iconic glasses because it's “all about feeling the equipment.”
Here’s What a Microbiologist Thinks of the Seine Olympic Swimming Situation
Multiple athletes who competed in the river reportedly fell ill over the weekend.
The Surprising Links Between What You Eat and How Well You Sleep
Not getting enough sleep can lead to a vicious circle of over-eating and further sleep deprivation, but it may be possible to create a virtuous circle - where healthy eating actually improves your sleep.
Parents of Kids with Disabilities Praise Colin Farrell for Opening Up About His Son's Special Needs Diagnosis
Parents of kids with disabilities are praising Colin Farrell after the actor opened up about his son's Angelman syndrome diagnosis with PEOPLE in an exclusive interview.
Colin Farrell Recalls First Question He Asked Doctor After Son’s Special Needs Diagnosis (Exclusive)
Colin Farrell, who is launching his foundation to support adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs, recalls the first questions he asked the doctor after his son was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.
Scientists are piecing together the puzzle of long COVID. Here's what to know
A new study finds the risks of developing long COVID declined over the first two years of the pandemic. But unvaccinated adults were more than twice as likely to get long COVID compared with those who were vaccinated.
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How to Stop Wildfire Smoke Damaging Your Health
Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common.
Procrastination Is Hurting Future You. Present You Can Help.
You don’t want to put off reading this.
Why Diner Coffee Tastes Different From Your Home Brew - The Takeout
If you've ever started to brew a cup of coffee at home but then realized you craved the unique, comforting taste of diner coffee instead, here's why.
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Taco Bell's Cheesy Street Chalupas Are All Bread And No Bite - The Takeout
Taco Bell's new limited-time Cheesy Street Chalupas are supposed to be a tribute to street tacos, but their flavor is overwhelmed by too much starch.
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Paris' big risk: Was using the River Seine as a venue worth it?
Ultimately every race that was scheduled to take place in the Seine was completed. But it wasn't without a lot of questions and concerns.
Can Magnesium Help With Anxiety and Stress?
Magnesium is essential for the body, regulating blood pressure, bone growth, heart rhythm, and mental health. Here's how it helps with anxiety and stress.
www.discovermagazine.com
The ‘Orgasm Gap’ Isn’t Going Away for Straight Women
A new study suggests they still have fewer orgasms during sex than men do, even with age and experience.
Is It Good or Bad to Stretch Before a Workout?
Should you stretch before a workout? There was a time when stretching felt mandatory, and I felt the need to tell you guys that it’s okay not to. But the pendulum has swung the other way, and influencers are telling you that stretching will KILL your GAINS, and that’s not really true either...
10 Everyday Habits That Are Harming Your Longevity The Most
Doctors share what you shouldn't be doing if you want to live a long and healthy life.
Avocado goldrush links U.S. companies with Mexico’s deforestation disaster
Environmental damage caused by illegal practices and growing demand have prompted the Organic Consumers Association, a U.S. nonprofit, to sue.
www.nbcnews.com
Is Hikikomori — an Extreme, Long-Term Form of Social Isolation — a Disease Unto Itself?
While mental health experts agree that hikikomori is a global mental health phenomenon, there’s uncertainty about the extent to which it occurs with other illnesses.
www.discovermagazine.com
3 Non-Obvious Signs Someone Is Drowning That Every Adult Should Know
Spotting them can mean the difference between life and death.
Autopsy Shocker: YouTube CEO's 19-Year-Old Son Died From Deadly Mix of Cocaine and Prescription Drugs
Marco Troper, the 19-year-old son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and longtime Google executive Dennis Troper, died from an accidental overdose of recreational drugs and anti-anxiety medications.radaronline.com
Ex-YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies Just Months After Son Died of Overdose
Susan Wojcicki, whose sister Anne Wojcicki was married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, was left devastated after her son was found dead in his dorm room in February.
www.thedailybeast.com
Dentist Charged With Alleged Burrito Battery
AUGUST 5--An argument early Saturday began over Dr. Esha Persad, a 34-year-old dentist, getting her husband “Taco Bell and McDonald’s for his birthday,” according to court records. During the 12:20 A
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Cops: Sunday Night Spaghetti Dinner Dispute Got Very Saucy
A Sunday night spaghetti dinner turned violent when a 41-year-old man threw the pasta at his mother, striking the victim in the head with the starchy weapon and leaving her splattered with sauce, pol
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Do You Really Store Stress in Your Body?
Stress doesn't just live in your belly or lower back.
What happens when a so-called climate solution risks your community’s safety?
The environmental injustice of a $4.6 billion carbon capture project in Louisiana.
www.vox.com
Organize Your Home by Treating It Like a Retail Store
Scrolling through TikTok and Reels can often feel like a waste of time, but today, I found a winner: Christen Fackler, a professional organizer who offers advice on clearing out both your home and your mind, suggests thinking of your home like a store for maximum organization, calling upon the...
Fact or Fiction?: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever
The answer is simmering in a bowl of chicken soup.
Use the '5x5 Method' to Make Cleaning Less Overwhelming
The best cleaning approaches are undertaken over the course of days. The 5x5 Method gives you some structure instead of leaving you to figure it all out on your own.
How to Clean Your Home in 15-Minute Chunks (and Why You Should)
Set a new cleaning schedule, but limit yourself to 15 minutes per day. Cleaning in short chunks will keep you motivated, plus help make cleaning a sustainable everyday habit. Here are some ideas for how to get started.
Why You Should Stick a Towel in Your Dishwasher
This hack for drying your dishes more efficiently really works. Here's what you need to do.
Sleep scientist reveals the food that will destroy your sleep
Dr Cheri Mah, from San Francisco, California , who is a professor at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Centre, spoke to Dragon's Den star Steven Bartlett on his podcast The Diary Of a CEO.
Beachgoers told not to swim with open wounds after person dies
Summer beachgoers in Rhode Island are on high alert following the death of a resident due to flesh-eating bacteria lurking in the water.
Father of four diagnosed with a tennis-ball sized brain tumour
Dan Wyatt, 35, from Somerset, developed migraines in early 2023, but assumed they were due to eye strain. But it was caused by a brain tumour the size of a tennis ball.
Man killed by probioitic supplement that that caused his gut to 'die'
For one elderly Japanese man a supposedly helpful dose of microscopic allies were anything but, causing his gut to die after triggering a massive, and fatal, infection.
The Brain’s ‘Fight or Flight’ Response May Be a Myth
The brain's primary job is to reduce uncertainty in an ever-changing world
Scientology Is on the Brink of Killing an Entire Medical Industry
By systematically targeting electroconvulsive therapy as part of its war on psychiatry, experts say Scientology could decimate a treatment that is “saving so many lives.”
www.thedailybeast.com
Doctor debunks five most common hair loss myths
If you think hair loss only affects men or elderly people, think again.
YouTuber Joey Graceffa reveals he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer
‘I literally passed out in the chair when the biopsy happened,’ Graceffa says
Most people don’t eat enough fiber in a day. These 15 high-fiber recipes will change that
Your entire body will thank you for adding more fiber to your diet.
www.today.com
Bobby Flay Uses This Soda To Give Barbecue Sauce More Flavor - The Takeout
Celebrity chef extraordinaire Bobby Flay shares his secrets for the tastiest barbecue sauce with subtle hints of sweet and fruity flavor.
www.thetakeout.com
How to eat like an ancient Olympic athlete: figs, feta, and liver
Max Miller of "Tasting History" created a recipe from Ancient Greece in honor of the games' early athletes. Many ate vegetarian diets at first.
www.businessinsider.com
This Sandwich Is So Corporate Chain, but So Good
A simple French dip sandwich from the Hillstone restaurant group represents a certain kind of nice dining.
A User’s Guide to Resting Between Sets in the Gym
Whether your approach is full steam ahead or slow and steady, treating your rest periods as a vital part of your workout can help you unlock your true potential.
The foot phenomenon: simple, surprising ways to improve your balance, health – and longevity
Why do so many of us neglect our feet, when they are crucial to all forms of movement? At 61, I decided to change all that
Is It Good or Bad to Stretch Before a Workout?
Should you stretch before a workout? There was a time when stretching felt mandatory, and I felt the need to tell you guys that it’s okay not to. But the pendulum has swung the other way, and influencers are telling you that stretching will KILL your GAINS, and that’s not really true either...
Popular gym chain offering $40 memberships files for bankruptcy
The company, which operates 101 gyms nationally, seeks to be allowed to continue operating as they work out a plan to repay creditors.
Sam Neill reveals brutal chemo treatment following cancer diagnosis
Sam Neill has revealed his 'brutal' chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with stage-three blood cancer.