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There’s nothing more buzzy than intermittent fasting (IF) when it comes to current weight-loss trends. Tons of celebs tout it as their go-to eating approach to get or stay in shape—including Halle Berry, Jenna Jameson, Jennifer Garner, Stassi Schroeder, and Vanessa Hudgens, to name a few. And the benefits of IF aren’t limited to weight

Your heart beats faster, your palms sweat and part of your brain called the Heschl’s gyrus lights up like a Christmas tree. Chances are, you’ve never thought in such a detailed way about what happens to your brain and body when you listen to music. But it’s a question that has puzzled scientists for decades:

Vegan school lunches contain triple the amount of heart-healthy fiber found in standard entrées, according to a new case study published in The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management. Fiber is an important nutrient that not only aids heart health, but also boosts digestion, weight loss, and cancer prevention. The data comes from a pilot

In a new paper, a team of USC computer scientists and psychologists teamed up to investigate how music affects how you act, feel and think Your heart beats faster, palms sweat and part of your brain called the Heschl’s gyrus lights up like a Christmas tree. Chances are, you’ve never thought about what happens to

When we think of fall, it conjures a few things to mind. Bright orange, red, and yellow leaves; the first chilly nights of the season; snuggling by the fire; and…surf and sunshine? It turns out that for some of us, eating pumpkin and wearing bikinis go hand in hand. In fact, according to GrubHub, California

Eat as clean and as light as you can — and try to squeeze in some cardio — today and through the weekend because next Monday and Tuesday are two of the more sinful national food days of the year: National Potato Day and National Bacon Lovers Day, respectively. And if you’re anything like us,

My family of four just returned from a three-week road trip adventure throughout Canada, the Adirondacks, Connecticut, New Jersey, back through Pittsburgh, and home. Being a dietitian and the father of a seven-year-old and a 10-year-old, I knew that we had to have a plan. So my wife and I brought a bevy of easy-to-eat,

When the weather is warm, not much makes me happier than firing up our outdoor pizza oven with a cold craft IPA in hand. A registered dietitian drinking a high-carb, gluten-filled liquid appetizer followed by a few slices of carb- and gluten-containing pizza? Yessir. I also enjoy a nice glass of red wine, a tumbler

Alex has a problem with running; he has become addicted to it. “I have to get out and run, whether my family like it or not,” he says. “It’s just who I am.” Running three times a week has become ten times a week, and when life gets in the way of his running, Alex

Diet trends come and go, but fiber is forever. Unlike paleo and raw food meal plans, high-fiber diets don’t stir up much debate among health experts, and new research published in The Lancet confirms why. According to the review, which was commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) and assessed findings from nearly 250 prospective

Pin It happens every. Single. Year. As soon as kids are back in school and day care after summer break, the sniffles start. At first, they sound innocent enough; then, you hear a little cough or two. And finally, just as the weather starts to turn really chilly, everyone in your household is showing full-on flu symptoms.

When it comes to fast food, Burger King, ahem, reigns supreme. Why? You can quite literally have it your way. Grilled chicken instead of fried? Check. Light dressing instead of mayo? You got it. A burger because YOLO? Go for it. Steal these healthy menu orders from registered dietitians on your next trip to the

The bread aisle in the grocery store can seem like an endless sea of bagel flats, multigrain slices, and whole-wheat rolls (with an old-school loaf of Wonder bread thrown in the mix). While it’s clear that not all bread is created equal, it can be hard to know how to make the healthiest pick. “It’s a

Females have significantly more active brains than men in terms of blood flow in specific areas of the brain, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. A team at Amen Clinics in California studied 46,034 brain-imaging scans through SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography), a technology used to track blood

S’mores are a summer campfire staple. But if you’re gluten-free, or trying to eat healthier, the traditional version may not fit your feel-good goals. Not to worry—I’ve got you covered with this healthied-up s’more recipe. It calls for 70% dark chocolate, all-natural marshmallows, and cinnamon dusted banana slices (in place of graham crackers). The resulting s’mores are super simple and just

  Rowan Blanchard was 14 years old when she made headlines for a social media post in which she shared that she struggles with depression. The activist and actor, then starring on Girl Meets World, posted a personal essay reflecting on her year on New Year’s Eve 2015, in which she wrote how she’d come