Selling weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York is now illegal

ALBANY, N.Y. — It’s now illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York, under a first-in-the-nation law that went into effect this week. Experts say loose federal regulation of dietary supplements has resulted in these products sometimes including unapproved ingredients, like steroids and heavy metals, putting kids at risk. The U.S. … Read more

A nutritionist shares her simple diet for optimal health

The impact of what you eat daily on your overall health cannot be overstated, and we can all look to the diets of experts like nutritionists for guidance. Carissa Galloway has 10 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist and is a nutrition consultant and personal trainer for Premier Protein. Prior to her career as … Read more

Fitness influencers swear by the ‘carnivore diet’: What doctors think

Beef, butter, bacon and eggs — that’s what some influencers swear by for the “carnivore diet.” The diet beefs up on meat and minimizes or cuts out fruit and vegetables entirely. On TikTok, people can be seen eating bowls of steak and 12 scrambled eggs all in one day — and some even snack on … Read more

Diet of Dan Buettner, longevity expert who coined term ‘Blue Zones’

When it comes to extending your lifespan, it’s crucial to be cognizant about the foods you put in your body. Dan Buettner has made it his life’s work to research the world’s longest-living people. The 63-year-old coined the term “blue zones,” which refers to the places around the globe where residents’ lifespans exceed the average … Read more

The big decisions you’ll need to make once on new weight loss drugs

An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City, U.S., December 11, 2023.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters For all of the promise associated with new weight loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk‘s Wegovy and Eli Lilly‘s Zepbound in treating obesity, there’s a very big risk printed right on … Read more

People in this remote valley live to 100—they follow 5 distinct diet and lifestyle habits for longevity

In a little-known mountainous area called Hunza Valley, located far north of Pakistan, people seem to defy all medical odds. It is primarily home to the Burusho and Wakhi people, who for centuries have survived and thrived in remote villages — with minimal amenities and rudimentary health facilities. Studies have found that the average life … Read more

2 reasons why skipping breakfast isn’t so harmless

With a busy schedule, breakfast can easily be overlooked, but research suggests that skipping that meal may be more harmful than you think. “As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” says Dan Buettner, longevity researcher who coined the term “blue zones.” “It gives your body the energy to make it … Read more

The ‘holy grail’ of longevity foods this doctor eats every day—it protects you ‘like a suit of armor’

1. They strengthen your cells  2. They are great for your eyesight One cup of blueberries contains 16% of the daily value of vitamin C, which is known to boost eye health. Vitamin C can help prevent age-related macular degeneration and reduce cellular oxidative stress in the retina, essentially making your eyes less susceptible to … Read more