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Could nutritional yeast, affectionately known as “nooch” by those who partake, be the next superfood?

From improved concentration to higher creativity, dancing offers a range of brain-boosting benefits. And you don’t need to spend hours on the dance floor to feel the effects

Avocados are one of those rare foods that manage to enjoy an almost perfect image. It looks good on toast, blends excellently into salads, adds a creamy and rich texture to any dish, and has been considered for years one of the biggest stars of a healthy diet. Therefore, it is not surprising at all…

As a registered dietitian, a question I hear often is what to eat after a tough workout. People want to bounce back, feel less sore, and show up ready for the next session. Good news: the foods that support recovery are usually the same wholesome, everyday options you already know and love—and one in particular…

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also influence a small structure that performs a vital job during every heartbeat: the mitral valve

A second pregnancy changes the brain in ways that are both familiar and distinct from a first pregnancy, according to new research from Amsterdam UMC published in Nature Communications. Building on earlier work showing that a first pregnancy reshapes the brain, the researchers found that each pregnancy leaves its own unique imprint on the maternal…

GLP-1 medications are effective for the treatment of overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Emerging evidence has suggested that the GLP-1 medications may also be useful for the treatment of some psychiatric disorders

We all know that fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, but recent research has shed light on how these two food groups impact metabolic health differently. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, affects a significant portion of the adult population

Getting just an hour and a half less sleep a night for a few weeks could cause weight gain, a study has suggested

While recruits often build up quite a name for themselves, some have family members who have found similar fame. For many, gymnastics runs in the family, but some have connections outside the sport too! Here are a few you may not know about: