Can a Daily Dose of Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Aid Weight Loss?
Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid—a compound that gives vinegar its distinctive sharp taste and smell. This acetic acid may delay gastric emptying, promoting satiety and reducing calorie consumption. “The effect of slowed gastric emptying is key to any weight loss and blood sugar regulation,” says Shiara Ortiz-Pujols, MD, MPH, director of Obesity Medicine at… read on >
Strengthening Your Relationship: Practical Strategies
Honest dialogue, genuine interest, personal pursuits, and collaboration represent just some approaches for cultivating a healthy partnership. Success also hinges on understanding your requirements and your partner’s. Healthy relationships don’t follow a universal template. We all have distinct requirements. Your specific preferences regarding crucial relationship elements may evolve over time. What allows a relationship to… read on >
6 Health Beverages That Can Actually Spike Your Blood Sugar
Numerous widely consumed drinks promoted for their wellness properties can actually elevate your blood glucose levels and increase your type 2 diabetes risk. The key is enjoying them sparingly as part of a balanced, nutritious eating plan. 1. Energy Beverages and Concentrated Shots Energy beverages often contain substantial amounts of added sweeteners—including sucrose, dextrose, or… read on >
New Female Crash Dummy Aims to Make Cars Safer for Women
For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are taking a step to better protect women behind the wheel. The U.S. Transportation Department has approved a new female crash test dummy called THOR-05F, designed to better reflect how women’s bodies respond in a… read on > read on >
Quitting a GLP-1 Before Pregnancy Linked to Higher Weight Gain, Complications
Women who stop taking a GLP-1 weight loss/diabetes medication just prior to a pregnancy appear to be at higher odds for excess weight gain and complications while pregnant, new research shows. As the study authors pointed out, potential risks to the fetus of using a GLP-1 while pregnant remain unclear, so current recommendations advise discontinuing… read on > read on >
