The suicides of Robin Williams in 2014 and Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain in 2018 led to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among the public, a disturbing new report from Columbia University finds. Columbia researchers developed a computer model that estimated the amount of suicidal ideation and the number of suicides stemming from … Read more
This is a bitter pill to swallow. Many US cocoa products contain worrisome levels of toxic heavy metals, warns a new study from George Washington University. Many US cocoa products contain worrisome levels of lead and cadmium, warns a new study from George Washington University. Photo partners – stock.adobe.com Researchers analyzed 72 cocoa-based foods — … Read more
Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, made up of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle challenges responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing … Read more
It looks like the Olympic Village won’t be winning any gold medals for its food. Sodexo Live!, the official food provider of this year’s Paris Games, is serving up 40,000 meals a day to hungry athletes, but not all competitors are impressed by the offerings. Now that the athletes have been eating food for about … Read more
Hips don’t lie – and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make everyday life more difficult and sedentary jobs make the challenges worse. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches, rather) to slow the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more
Americans burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to make ends meet. One in three American households cut back on food spending to meet their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of survey participants, of … Read more
Call it a joint effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite foods to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch, and dark chocolate at night. “I find that these little additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my … Read more
When people talk about decorating their fridge, they often talk about the door – but the latest trend sees people focusing on WITHIN of the refrigerator for decoration. People on Instagram and TikTok have taken to “fridge processing,” turning the place where they keep their food into something aesthetically pleasing. Food products now share a … Read more
Just two aspirin a week can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in adults who live an unhealthy lifestyle, a new study from Mass General Brigham finds. Nearly 108,000 health professionals were included in the study – most were around 50 years old. The researchers recorded their aspirin intake and assigned them a lifestyle … Read more
No wonder we can’t do it with meat. A big batch of new data has revealed some hard-hitting truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to take its toll all aspects of everyday American life. And while New … Read more