Short growing seasons limited the possible size of hunter-gatherer societies by forcing people to rely on meat, according to a recent study by a team of international reseachers including McGill University professor Eric Galbraith. After looking at population size for the roughly 300 hunter-gatherer societies which existed until quite recently, the researchers found that many
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/oranienburg-09-21/index.html Key points: 652 people have been reported sick from 37 states, and 129 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Epidemiologic and traceback data show that one source of infections in this outbreak are whole red,
We do love finding out what those royals enjoying eating behind closed doors, and it appears that the Duke of Cambridge has rather a sweet tooth. MORE: Royal school lunches: Prince William & Prince Harry’s five-star meals at Eton revealed Despite learning to cook in Home Economics classes while at Eton College, Prince William certainly has
With a newborn and a new album, you could say Natti Natasha has been pretty busy. In May, she gave birth to her daughter, Vida Isabelle, after fearing she could never become pregnant, and now she’s happily immersing herself in all things motherhood. So much so that she says it’s served as inspo for her
Social media users who view images of healthy foods that have been heavily endorsed with 'likes' are more likely to make healthier food choices, a new study has found. The research, by psychologists from Aston University's College of Health and Life Sciences, found that study participants who viewed highly liked mock Instagram posts of fruit
Thanksgiving can be a stressful time for everybody, but this year may prove especially difficult to navigate as families gather potentially for the first time in more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That said, make sure the focus stays on enjoying your time reuniting with loved ones, instead of the stress of
In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic forced positive changes in how medicine is practiced in communities and at academic medical centers, with Family Medicine departments working at the front lines to provide care and forge relationships with community partners, according to a Duke Health review. Publishing in the Journal of the American Board of Family
Weekly consumption of ultra-processed food is linked with an increased risk of heart disease, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021. Ultra-processed food refers to a wide range of products such as mass produced bread, ready meals, fast foods, sweets and desserts, salty snacks, breakfast cereals, reconstituted meat including chicken and fish nuggets, instant
Lethargic and bloated are two words you’d never associate with Maggie Q, the butt-kicking star (seriously, she does her own stunts) of such action-packed projects as Nikita, Divergent, and the new film The Protégé, in theaters now. But in her 20s, the actress experienced regular bouts of low energy and abdominal pain. “I instinctually felt
Spotting the “goldilocks” of kid-friendly snacks is easier said than done. As you stand in the snack foods aisle, staring at the endless brands and options, three questions run through your mind: Is this snack healthy enough? Is it too healthy? And, most importantly, will the kids even like it? They’re all valid questions, but
There’s something about Halloween that makes you feel like a little kid again. No matter how old I get, October will always be synonymous with cool costumes, cute, but spooky Halloween decor, and the best part—candy. But if you’re trying to reach a health goal, candy can feel like it’s off limits—urgh. Halloween sweets can
When it comes to the best fruits for you, apples seem to be the gold standard. I mean you’ve heard it before—an apple a day…yeah yeah, you know the rest. But how many calories, exactly, are in an apple—and is that staple your mom packed in your school lunch really that great for you? Well,
Food trends come and go, but it seems that this whole plant-based diet thing is here to stay. Even fast food joints are on-board; KFC just started rolling out vegan chicken nuggets and Denny’s now offers the Beyond Burger nationwide. And people are eating it up. In fact, the plant-based food market is expected to
Okay, okay, we get it: Eating a pint of Ben and Jerry’s every night while watching Friends for the upteenth time is maybe not the healthiest thing in the world (even if it does feel so right). But the never-ending talk of how bad sugar is and the futile attempts to cut it completely out
Between starring on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, hosting The Real and her new podcast, Going To Bed with Garcelle, and taking care of two teenage boys, Garcelle Beauvais is capital B busy. But, in between the diamond-studded chaos that is the reality TV star/actress/host’s life, Garcelle doesn’t miss any meals. Her Instagram feed
I’ve recently discovered that there’s a lot to love about air fryers.The kitchen appliance has cut my own cooking time in half. It requires little to no oil to make all the greasy foods I love, and the way it reheats leftovers makes my microwave pale in comparison. Admittedly, I’m late to the air fryer
A few things are necessary for any successful beach day: bathing suit, sunscreen, towel, book, sunglasses, big floppy hat (for both blocking the sun’s rays and getting the perfect IG pic), and most important of all, a cooler full of snacks! Beach days aren’t beach days without your favorite snacks to keep you energized and
If you’re looking to lose weight or just generally be healthier in your day-to-day life, eating sugar isn’t exactly the best option. “Sugar is inflammatory to the body,” explains Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Real Nutrition. And of course, chronic inflammation is not something you want hanging around in your system: It can
As the founder and CEO of Love Squad, a Peloton instructor, and host of the Brooklyn Nets, Ally Love has a lot to get done on any given day. That’s why she strives to start every morning the same way—to set herself up to conquer the day with peace of mind and joy in her
Kicking back with a cool glass of red sangria is pretty much the perfect way to spend a summer evening. And, if you’ve never made it yourself, it’s time to change that (don’t worry if you’re not usually the bartender in your friend group—there’s really not a set “recipe,” and you can customize it and
