Scientists have concluded that intermittent fasting, also referred to as the 5:2 diet or the 16:8 diet, does help with weight loss, but it’s no better than conventional calorie restriction diets for losing weight. An example of an intermittent fasting diet is feasting for 8 hours and then fasting for 16 hours. Some intermittent fasting… Read More »
Are you a ‘new year, new me’ kind of person? This kind of mentality tends to attract criticism, but really it shouldn’t be the case. Of course, we have 365 days to make a positive change in our lives, and we don’t have to wait until the start of a new year to do so,… Read More »
While we have focused a great deal on the emergence of mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, there is a growing body of literature that indicates that anxiety symptoms are prevalent during this period of time and may also affect pregnancy outcomes. Although many women with panic disorder attempt to discontinue their medications… Read More »
Frequent use of hand sanitizer, instead of soap and water, may lead to fewer respiratory infections, fewer sick days, and less antibiotic use — at least if you’re a toddler. A Spanish study enrolled 911 children who attended day care, from newborns up to three-year-olds, and randomly assigned them to one of three groups. In… Read More »
Lifelong Bronxites and pop culture podcasters Desus Nice and the Kid Mero, a k a the Bodega Boys, hit Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater Sunday for the New York Comedy Festival. “It’s gonna be lit,” says 37-year-old Desus. “It’s like a huge family gathering,” adds Mero, 35. “And we’re gonna go to Red Lobster afterward.” The two… Read More »
If you’ve ever looked into natural ways to improve your sleep, you’ve probably noticed that one of the most common herbal remedies used for this purpose is valerian (Valeriana officinalis). In fact, it’s been prescribed for insomnia since the second century A.D., and its other therapeutic uses were even described by Hippocrates.1 One of the… Read More »