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As a 45-year-old dietitian, I’m deeply invested in my health, particularly when it comes to maintaining muscle mass and strength. After all, sarcopenia, or the gradual loss of muscle mass with age, isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a real concern that I take seriously. My routine is pretty dialed in. I work out regularly, I don’t skip my daily creatine, and I’m diligent about hitting my protein goals. But I’m always curious about new ways to support my body. So when I heard more buzz in the nutrition world about tart cherry juice and its impressive benefits, especially for muscle…

An essential mineral, magnesium plays many different roles in the body. Per the National Institutes of Health (NIH), magnesium supports muscle and nerve function, helps regulate blood sugar and blood pressure, and maintains strong bones. In addition, studies show that taking magnesium can be helpful for supporting sleep, reducing headaches, and more. But to get these additional magnesium benefits, you may need to choose the right type of magnesium supplement. While true magnesium deficiency is rare, per NIH, research suggests that we may not be getting as much of the mineral from our diets as we once did. “A study…

Low-grade, chronic inflammation is at the heart of numerous health conditions, including heart disease, GI disorders, mental illness, and more, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Fortunately, it’s easy to take steps in your daily life to reduce inflammation. One of the most powerful is to eat more anti-inflammatory foods and fewer inflammation-causing foods. But does dairy trigger inflammation?Meet the Experts: Rudolph Bedford, M.D., is a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif.; Albert Matheny, R.D., C.S.C.S., is a nutritionist and personal trainer, and co-founder of SoHo Strength Lab; Scott Keatley, R.D., is…

If you feel like you’ve been hearing more doctors and nutrition experts talking about blood sugar lately, you’re likely not imagining things. Over 38 million adults in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while another 98 million have prediabetes, the CDC says. All told, that’s 40% of Americans who are dealing with some degree of high blood sugar. And while some may need medication or insulin, depending on the type of diabetes, all can benefit from adding more foods to help manage blood sugar to their plates. Meet the experts: Lauren…

A week. That’s a scant seven days, a roughly a third of which you’ll be spending asleep, not burning many calories. TL/DR, you can’t lose much weight in a week. But please keep reading, because sometimes the question (in this case, How much weight can you lose in a week?) is more important than the answer. I totally get why you’re asking: Being thin, or thinner, seems like it’s never not going to be a thing, especially now that GLP-1 agonist medications are (for the first time) making it possible for many people to lose weight and keep it off–trying…

Exercise is important for longevity, but variety matters. New research links exercise variety with a nearly 20% lower risk of dying prematurely. There are a few ways to approach this, according to experts. Once you’ve found an exercise routine you love, it makes sense to keep coming back to it. After all, it’s hard to get motivated to do any workout, even when it‘s one you already know you enjoy. While personal trainers have talked for years about the importance of mixing up your workouts to target different muscle groups, new research suggests there’s more than strength gains at stake:…

The benefits of matcha go far beyond its vibrant green color. This green tea has been proven to help prevent chronic disease, support heart health, boost metabolism, improve focus, and aid in weight loss, among numerous other benefits. If you’re not familiar with matcha, it’s a concentrated green tea powder made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea plant. It’s low-calorie and has a distinctive flavor that’s generally sweeter than other green teas. Some people also find it tastes slightly earthy. In addition to mixing it with water to make tea, you can also stir matcha powder into milk,…

“Excessive blood clotting can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, medication and certain situations and diseases,” says Dr. Reynolds. “We typically group those factors into two categories: Acquired and genetic.”“Acquired means that the blood clotting was triggered by another disease or condition,” Dr. Reynolds explains. “Examples are smoking, obesity, pregnancy, use of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, diabetes, cancer, prolonged bed rest, or long car and plane trips.” Other common acquired risk factors, according to The National Library of Medicine, include COVID-19, diabetes, serious injuries, atrial fibrillation, and atherosclerosis.Blood clots that result from genetic risk…

There are so many options in the bread aisle it can be overwhelming. White bread, wheat bread, whole grain bread, sourdough…the list goes on and on. Then you get into the breads made for people with dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free bread. But even if you don’t have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, gluten-free bread vs. regular bread, is one technically better for you than the other?Meet the experts: Samantha Peterson, M.S., R.D.N., a functional medicine dietitian and founder of Simply Wellness; Amy Davis, R.D., L.D.N., a registered dietitian based in New Orleans, LA. “While gluten-free bread is essential…

Every week, Lululemon restocks its popular We Made Too Much section of the website, loading it up with excess styles labeled as final sale.I found several editor-tested items here: Align leggings for $59 and Beyondfeel running shoes for $99.Men’s styles are also included. Look for sneakers, joggers, and end-of-season styles like a quilted puffer vest that provides an extra winter layer.In our years of testing athletic gear, we’ve learned that function and comfort matter more than style. When a brand like Lululemon consistently nails all three, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. We’ve reviewed Lululemon’s clothes, running shoes,…