The top number on a blood pressure test is widely viewed as the best gauge of a person’s overall risk for heart disease. But the bottom number could be important when it comes to evaluating the chance of a person having scars on their brain that could be an indicator for dementia, stroke or falls.
It took the unexpected offer of a new job for Clayton Gee to realize he could change his life. A 31-year-old regional safety coordinator from Breckenridge, TX, he’d been obese for most of his life. At 12 years old he was 200 pounds; he graduated high school at 220, with a BMI of 32.5, making
My name is Natalie Gruendl (@tasteslovely) and I am 33 years old. I live in the Bay Area of California. I’m a full-time food blogger at Tastes Lovely and full-time mom to Ryan, 1 1/2, and Josh, 4. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart Shawn for seven years. I created a hybrid Whole30-meets-keto
Giving up booze during “Dry January” is gaining popularity as people re-examine their relationships with alcohol. But finding replacements to take the place of your favorite cocktails or weekly happy hour with friends can be challenging. That’s why two guys created The Zero Proof, a resource for the sober curious community. On the website you’ll
If you’re getting bored of being stuck in the house with the same five Christmas films on repeat – it might be time to get moving. Shake of the festive funk and work up a sweat with a simple but effective workout you can do without even leaving your living room. You might just need
You might have turned your nose up at a squat toilet you encountered in a southeast Asian country during your gap yah, but there’s merit in squatting for a poop. Research shows that crouching makes it easier to empty your bowels – and who doesn’t want a smooth, effortless poop? But as most of us
People love to joke about how expensive it is buy your groceries at Whole Foods. However, YouTube health coach Thomas DeLauer shows that you can shop at the store, while following the high-fat keto diet, without blowing your budget. In a recent video, DeLauer advises picking out your most expensive items first. “We’re going to
Ina Garten knows a thing about cooking comfort recipes for fall, and she definitely is one of our go-to resources when we’re trying to decide which Thanksgiving side dishes to make for our holiday feast this year. So when she posts about a go-to recipe that’s on her Thanksgiving table every year, we list. What’s
The keto diet has been massively popular in the last few years, and for good reason: It’s the go-to diet of celebs like Halle Berry, Savannah Guthrie, and Jenna Jameson, and it’s been shown to lead to major weight loss for many women who’ve tried it. The thing is, going from eating whatever you want
It’s been four years since shared parental leave was introduced in the UK. The policy that would see more dads taking an active role in parenting—with new parents sharing time off following the birth of a baby or an adoption. Under shared parental leave, mothers must still take the initial two weeks after birth, but
When Paul Bagga was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer that soon spread to his brain, the nonsmoker was devastated and terrified. More than five years later, the Flourtown retiree, 67, is going strong, thanks to participating in clinical testing of a targeted drug developed by Pfizer. Lorbrena was approved last November, and it is still
“Dear Candy Corn, I hate your stinking guts. You make me vomit. You’re scum between my toes! Love, America.” This is how I imagine America’s hate letter to candy corn would read, and after seeing CandyStore.com’s recently published list of the worst Halloween candies, it’s probably dead-on. According to the site, candy corn is the
Ian Sullivan was working four jobs, spending long hours away from home, and he still wasn’t getting ahead. In fact, his routine was killing him. While working at the local mall, Sullivan relied on an expedient diet—fast food and sodas—just to get himself through the day. By the time he came home each day, he
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
Until she was 25, Rachel* was completely healthy. She ran marathons and rode horses, and later she was active in her job as a microbiologist. Suddenly, she developed joint problems. She was first diagnosed with Lyme disease, then a genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which makes her joints move beyond their normal range of motion
We’ve just found our latest weekend food prep inspiration, courtesy of Kevin Curry over at the Fit Men Cook channel on YouTube. Curry, who gained a following while learning to cook, says that coming up with new recipes and experimenting with different flavors is a constant source of joy: “If something works, great. If it
• In his forties, Ben Raue took it upon himself to show how realistic it is to lose weight and build muscle on a vegan diet. • He combined HIIT and cardio with weight training to build muscle while getting lean. • Meanwhile, he continued to get all of his necessary protein from food sources
When I woke up to use the bathroom in the wee hours one recent Saturday morning, I knew something was off the moment I stepped out of bed. I couldn’t find my balance, and the room was spinning; it felt like being really drunk, only I was completely sober. I bounced like a ping-pong ball
What did we do before smartphones? Our devices have become an essential tool for modern life, even when we’re on holiday. In fact, technology is revolutionizing tourism. We navigate with Google Maps, we use TripAdvisor to find good restaurants, we share our travel experiences on Instagram, and we instantly message people back home. Imagine if
• In his 30s and 40s, lifestyle changes led Dylan Thomas to gain weight, topping out at more than 230 pounds. • A regular workout regimen including free weights, pushups, and planks helped him begin to achieve dramatic results. • He also restricted his calorie intake to 1200 calories per day, which helped him complete
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