Have you ever grabbed leftovers from the fridge and smelled it to make sure it was good to eat? Well, it turns out that really doesn’t work. Food scientists say there’s no way to tell if food is safe to eat based on smell – only if the quality has decreased. For instance, milk may…
You want to eat healthier, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But it’s doable – and it may be as simple as just not going to the store! A new study shows that those who bought their groceries online spent a lot less on junk food than when they shopped in person. And it…
You already know walking is good for you, and it’s fun to walk with a significant other – but if you’re doing that for exercise, a new study shows that having a partner may actually reduce the health benefits of walking! The study found that the slower walked didn’t speed up to keep up with…
If you want a bit more energy during the day, there’s a few things you can do each morning to help out the rest of the day: First things first – even before you get out of bed, take ten deep breaths. Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can help you start the day…
Many of us struggle with weight loss, but beyond diet and exercise, there’s another thing you may not have tried – sleeping more! A new study tracked how many hours people slept with how many calories they consumed. Participants who got a full 8 hours consumed on average 270 fewer calories per day. For some…
When you hear the word exercise, you think about working out in the gym, running, or other strenuous activities. But what’s the hot new trend in exercise? Doing nothing and not breaking a sweat! A new report shows that many gyms are offering mellow workout classes. Gentle workouts are in demand – like meditation and…
If you want to live longer, sitting behind a desk or behind the wheel all day isn’t helping – you need daily movement! And it doesn’t require an expensive gym membership – you can start simple and add more movement right into your everyday life! Some tips to help get your moving: Keep your shoes…
You probably had coffee this morning. Maybe even a coffee break this afternoon. But you may want to switch to tea – it may even be the healthiest drink in the world! First, it lowers blood pressure – it causes blood vessels to relax, which can keep your blood pressure in check. Since tea comes…
Do you try to get 10,000 steps in every day? Many of us do – whether we use a Fitbit or check the steps on our phones. But is 10,000 still what we need? New research shows that it’s far fewer. The ideal number of steps to aim for is between 6,000 and 8,000 each…
You’ve probably heard about ice baths – a lot of celebrities are swearing by cold water immersion to help with everything from inflammation to focus to exercise recovery. But these special baths are expensive and tough to utilize if you don’t have a lot of space. So will a cold shower do the same? Experts…