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 »
The calorie content of meals in UK restaurants is “excessive” and sit-down restaurants are unhealthier than fast-food chains, BMJ research suggests. Health experts say meals should not exceed 600 calories, but in this study they averaged 1,033 in restaurants and 751 in fast-food chains. University of Liverpool researchers analysed thousands of meals from places like… Read More »
Even though I write about beauty and try the latest and greatest skin-care products, I face my share of acne—especially body acne, as I work out several times a week. Although I’ve tested hundreds of spot treatments, serums, and lotions, the best product for banishing body acne isn’t some secret holy grail find. Rather, I… Read More »
Emily CappielloNov 27 You know you should get a flu shot, but do you know what kind? Yep—there are a bunch, and getting the wrong one could leave you exposed. Image-Point-Fr/Shutterstock Most people go in for a flu shot expecting they’ll get just that: An injection that protects against the flu. As it turns out,… Read More »
Ninety-one percent of 500 healthcare leaders voiced confidence that they will see an ROI on AI, according to an OptumIQ survey. Hospital executives expect to see a positive ROI in four years — while 38 percent of employers and 20 percent of health plan executives anticipate ROI sooner, in three years or less. Ninety-four percent… 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 »