An avocado a day keeps the doctor away. New research has found that eating an avocado every day is linked to health benefits, including improved sleep and diet quality. “We know from previous work that avocado intake is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease,” Penn State University postdoctoral researcher Dr. Janhavi J. Damani, … Read more
He is offering a helping hand. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is revealing his daily routine to encourage others to adopt healthy habits. In a TikTok this month, he said he tries to do resistance training five times a week, eat an anti-inflammatory diet, sleep seven to eight … Read more
With the onset of summer, ice cream parlors across the country have been serving up cold and delicious treats with many flavors to customers of all ages. But can ice cream be part of a healthy diet? And does a particular flavor of ice cream have a big impact on the nutritional value of the … Read more
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are prepackaged items that are high in salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-raising fats, and other lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPF have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known dangers, UPFs can be a hard habit to break. These items are designed for … Read more
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are prepackaged items that are high in salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-raising fats, and other lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPF have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known dangers, UPFs can be a hard habit to break. These items are designed for … Read more