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Eat This, Not That!

5 Dumbbell Exercises That Restore Thigh Strength Faster Than Machines After 50

If you’re planning to invest in gym equipment, there are some facts you should know. According to the 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Expanded Insights , dumbbells and free weights are rated #2 on the list of equipment used at the gym . This translates to 32.1% of gym-goers. (The treadmill is the highest, rating at 43.4%). According to the insights , exercise enthusiasts are gravitating toward mo…

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Healthy eating ideas

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5 Chair Exercises That Build Core Strength Faster Than Floor Workouts After 60

If you’re over 50, chair exercises are an excellent way to stay in shape—and remain independent. This training modality boosts muscle and flexibility, is very safe to do, and helps you remain active. Activity is essential for strength and overall wellness. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that older adults perform 150 minutes of moderate activity (or 75 minutes of higher…

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6 Fast-Food Chains With the Best Fried Fish Baskets, Ranked by Diners

You are probably well aware that fried fish season is coming to an end at the majority of fast-food restaurants. Most brands offer some sort of seafood during Lent, which spans 40 days from Ash Wednesday through just before Easter. During this time, fried fish is plentiful, including fried fish sandwiches, shrimp baskets, and more. Where can you get the best fried fish baskets? Here are 6 fast-food chains with the b…

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5 Best New Aldi “Special Offers” You Need to Buy Before They’re Gone

Aldi is one of the most reliable grocery stores for buying delicious food and beverages at reasonable prices. The store has amassed a cult following for delivering primarily on value. And, when the store runs sales, promotions, and price drops, the savings are super-sized. Right now, there are so many sensational deals on everything you need for your refrigerator and pantry. Here are the 5 best new Aldi special offe…

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7 Best New Breads at the Grocery Store, According to Shoppers

Some bread brands and offerings have been around forever, or at least since I was a kid. And there’s nothing like eating a slice that tastes like nostalgia. However, there are lots of new breads that have hit shelves more recently that you should consider trying. From viral Hawaiian rolls to protein-infused bread slices, we have rounded up the best new options. Here are the 7 best new breads at the grocery sto…

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Diet & wellbeing news

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Plant Based News

The Vitamin Deficiency That May Be Driving IBS Symptoms

If you’ve ever dealt with unpredictable digestion, you’ll know how frustrating it can be to make sense of it all. Now, new research explored by YouTuber Mic the Vegan is putting forward a surprising idea: vitamin B1 and IBS may be more closely linked than previously thought. Mic the Vegan, known for breaking down complex nutrition science on his channel, dives into a recent genetic study that does something unusual…

Evidence

Nutrition science

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NutritionFacts.org — articles

Why Cooling Potatoes Lowers Their Glycemic Load

If you eat potatoes when they’re cold, as in potato salad, or chilled and reheated, you can get a nearly 40% lower glycemic impact. If you systematically pull together all the best studies on potato consumption and chronic disease risk, an association is found for the risk of type 2 diabetes and hypertension—but that’s for French fries. Consumption of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes was not associated with the ris…

ScienceDaily — Nutrition

Scientists discover spice synergy that boosts anti-inflammation 100x

Chronic inflammation often works quietly in the background but can fuel serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. New research reveals that everyday plant compounds—like menthol from mint, cineole from eucalyptus, and capsaicin from chili peppers—can team up inside immune cells to dramatically boost their anti-inflammatory power. While individual compounds showed modest effects, certain combinations…

NutritionFacts.org — articles

Explore NutritionFacts.org Resources

NutritionFacts.org has a wide range of resources to help you on your journey to a healthier life. Primers Learn More Learn More Learn More The How Not to Die Documentary In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the publication of How Not to Die , the Greenbaum Foundation commissioned a documentary about Dr. Greger’s life and work. The film also includes interviews with many of the leading luminaries in the evidence…

ScienceDaily — Nutrition

This diet could slash cholera infections by up to 100x

A surprising new study reveals that what you eat could play a powerful role in fighting cholera, a deadly diarrheal disease. Researchers found that diets rich in certain proteins—especially casein from dairy and wheat gluten—can dramatically reduce the ability of cholera bacteria to take hold in the gut, in some cases cutting infection levels by up to 100 times. These proteins appear to disable a key “weapon” the ba…

ScienceDaily — Nutrition

Scientists discover hidden brain switch that tells you to stop eating

Your brain’s “stop eating” signal may come from an unexpected source. Researchers found that astrocytes—once thought to just support neurons—actually play a key role in controlling appetite. After a meal, glucose triggers tanycytes, which send signals to astrocytes that then activate fullness neurons. This newly discovered pathway could lead to innovative treatments for obesity and eating disorders.

Policy

Global nutrition

International health organization updates on diets, safety, and population-level nutrition.

World Health Organization

WHO and France shift One Health vision to action with new high-impact initiatives

The World Health Organization (WHO) and France hosted the One Health Summit on World Health Day 2026, announcing new initiatives to protect human, animal, and environmental health through the One Health approach. The Summit highlighted urgent global challenges such as climate change, zoonotic diseases, and health inequities, aiming to prevent future health crises by fostering cross-sector collaboration and scientifi…

World Health Organization

WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health, under the World Health Day 2026 theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on 7 April 1948, launching a year-long public health campaign.

Cook & learn

Healthy food videos

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Trusted guides for healthy eating

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U.S. government

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Science-based recommendations on healthy eating patterns, food groups, and limiting added sugars and sodium per official U.S. guidance.

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USDA MyPlate

Build plates with fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy using official portion guidance.

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NHS — Eat well

Practical advice on balanced meals, food labels, hydration, and sustainable healthy habits.

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The Nutrition Source

Evidence on healthy eating patterns, nutrients, and how diet relates to long-term health.

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Nutrition and healthy eating

Clinician-reviewed articles on diets, supplements, meal planning, and common nutrition questions.

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Healthy eating

Heart-healthy patterns: vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, sodium, and fats that support cardiovascular health.

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Nutrition — health topics

Global perspective on healthy diets, malnutrition, and food-policy context.

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