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Professional Faqs: What Foods Reduce Fatty Liver?

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA Foods that reduce fatty liver include: fresh vegetables and fruits, foods rich in fiber content, foods with little sugar, salt, trans fat and saturated fat, and avoiding alcohol consumption. Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas MD · 40 years of experience · USA Fruits, n...


The Best Wellness Retreats To Kick Off Your New Year

Whether you want to be out in nature, get a good workout or just feel restored, we have something great for you.


Looking For Lower Ab Exercises? You Need These 11 Trainer-Approved Moves

An open secret in the fitness world: There's technically no muscle group known as the "lower abs."


How much olive oil is healthy? An expert guide to the superfood

Whether used as a drizzle over salad, a dip for bread or to roast vegetables, olive oil has been hailed for its health-boosting effects for centuries. It was praised an elixir of youth and health in ancient Greece and swathes of studies in recent decades seem to have upheld the claim, concluding that it dramatically lowers the risk of disease and a...


The "Male IUD" Is Closer Than We Think; Here's What Experts Want You to Know

Editor's Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities can impregnate others or become pregnant.


15 Pre-Workout Snacks You Can Prep Ahead of Time

Prep these easy pre-workout snacks ahead of time so you feel energized for every workout


Professional Faqs: How Do You Prevent Lipomas?

Expert opinion from Rajesh Mishra MBBS · Less than a year of experience · India Lipomas are inherited. Since they're passed down through families. It isn't possible to prevent them. You can lower your risk of developing Madelung's disease (a condition that causes lipomas to grow) by limiting the amount of alcohol you drink. Expert opinion from Ilya...


The Best Tennis Documentaries to Add to Your Watch List

You don't have to be a sports fan to find value in tennis documentaries.


This Hailey Bieber-Loved Brand Makes One of the Best Face Sunscreens

I'm ashamed to admit that back in high school (and even college) my sun-protection game was weak (read: almost nonexistent).


How to Make a "Medicine Ball," Starbucks's Slightly Controversial Tea Drink

When you're searching for relief from the discomfort of a cold or the flu, you likely hit up the drugstore's cold and flu aisle.


Professional Faqs: Can I Take Probiotic/prebiotic And Activia Yogurt Together?

Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA Yes, you can take probiotic/prebiotic and Activia yogurt together. Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for your gut health, while prebiotics are non-digestible fibers that help feed the...


‘Abrosexual’ and ‘greyromantic’ rights? The culture wars will never end

The revelation that NHS workers might be asked to class themselves as “greyromantic”, “abrosexual” or “endosex” might be expected to have middle England rolling its eyes over the breakfast marmalade. But there’s more than meets the eye to this survey – which, it’s important to point out, has not been signed off by health service managers (at least,...


The Summer Fridays Jet Lag Eye Serum Helps Me Fake a Full Night's Sleep

As a millennial who likes to pretend she's part of the Gen Z crowd (at least when it comes to my outfits on a Friday night at the bar), I'm very aware that I'm aging.


Americas dengue outbreak is the ‘worst to date’

Dengue cases have accelerated in the Americas, with 3.5 million infections recorded since January, the Pan American Health Organisation has confirmed. The public health body said that the region is experiencing “probably the worst dengue season to date,” with over 1,000 deaths recorded in the past three months. The spike in ‘breakbone fever’ repres...


Rory Cellan-Jones: Parkinson’s feels like a forgotten disease

Parkinson’s feels like a “forgotten” condition, former BBC reporter Rory Cellan-Jones has said. The 66-year-old has said current waiting times to get diagnosed aren’t “good enough” and has insisted there is too much red tape making it difficult for those with the condition to claim benefits. Cellan-Jones was diagnosed with the disease in 2019 after...


Does Sound Healing Really Work? Experts Help Cut Through the Noise

Most of us already have some personal experience with the power of sound - whether it's a specific frequency that keeps you calm, or the white noise that helps you sleep at night.


Ask A Nutrition Professional: What Are Some Of The Negative Effects Of Potatoes?

Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil I would say that the potato itself does not have a negative side, it is another food option that we have and that has been part of our food and tradition for a long time. The problem is the way we use and prepare the potato. When we remove the husk, we already...


How to Master the Kettlebell Swing, According to 2 Trainers

Strength, endurance, and power.


These Summer Dresses for Women Over 50 Are Cool, Comfy, and So Flattering

Stock up on these picks that are fit for any warm-weather occasion.


Six cancer-fighting foods to add to your diet – and exactly how much you should eat

More than 1,000 Britons a day are given the devastating news that they have cancer. But four in 10 diagnoses could be avoided through beneficial lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthier diet. But what should we be eating exactly? While no single food fights cancer, studies have consistently linked the combination included in the Mediterranean ...


The Best Puzzles for Adults to Order Right Now

From trendy to artsy to fun, here are the best puzzles for every level.


Four people die in Japan after ‘eating cholesterol-lowering supplement’

Four people in Japan are now believed to have died after consuming a supplement containing red yeast rice, as a growing health scare sweeps the country. Red yeast rice, or “beni koji”, is supposed to help lower cholesterol and is an ingredient in dozens of other products that are now being recalled, including sake, salad dressing and miso paste. La...


Do The Health Benefits Of Decaffeinated Black Tea Compare To Those Of Regular Black Tea? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA The health benefits of decaffeinated black tea compare to those of regular black tea. Decaffeinated black tea still contains antioxidants and other nutrients that can offer health benefits. Ho...


How Smoking Cigarettes Affects Your Skin Over Time

Smoking doesn't just wreak havoc on your lungs; it can also have a severe impact on your skin.


Ask A Doctor: How Long Does Pleurisy Last?

Expert opinion from Sandeep Kumar Reddy Mallela MBBS BMB Pediatrics persevering · 2 years of experience · India Pleurisy is an inflammation of the tissue between lungs and the ribcage (pleura). The most common symptom of pleurisy is a sharp chest pain when you breathe. Sometimes the pain is also felt in the shoulder, and the pain becomes worse when...


Trainers Dish Their Best Tips for Boosting Workout Motivation

These pro tips will help you get moving.


What today’s ‘mental health’ comedies can learn from Richard Briers

Big Mood is about to begin its six episode run on Channel 4. It’s a sitcom; the story of Millennial Londoner pals Maggie (Nicola Coughlan) and Eddie (Lydia West). Can their friendship survive Maggie’s bipolar behaviour? So far, so Fleabag. Television commissioning goes in waves – it wasn’t so long ago that you couldn’t move for quirky writer/perfor...


The Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Tune in on your way to work, while you're running, before bed or on a road trip.


Dogs can detect onset of PTSD flashbacks in BREATH with over 70% accuracy, study shows

Tests at Dalhousie in Canada, also found that dogs can differentiate between 'stressed out' PTSD sweat and calm sweat, in side-by-side tests, with 90% accuracy


Care Plan Your Doctor Would Usually Recommend For Post-concussion Syndrome

Overview The persistence of various symptoms such as headache, dizziness, problems with concentration and memory weeks after a mild head injury. Symptoms Symptoms include headache, dizziness, fatigue, slowness of movements, poor balance, anxiety, irritability, blurred vision, ringing in the ears and psychological symptoms. → Common treatment option...


A Trainer Explains How to Do Crunches So They Actually Work Your Abs

Crunches are a classic core-strengthening exercise.


These Flower Delivery Services Make for the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

These bloom-sending services have you covered.


15 of the Best Olympic Figure Skating Performances of All Time

Look at all this ice perfection!


Hormonal contraception is underresearched – women’s fears should be taken seriously

At 25, I count myself extremely lucky to have never suffered a serious health crisis – but as a very healthy teenager and young woman, my use of various different types of hormonal contraception made me ill. Or to use the euphemistic language associated with the packets’ medical information, I experienced “a range of possible side effects”. So I wa...


The Best Snack Combinations for Faster Weight Loss

Want to amp up your weight loss efforts? Our nutritionists weigh in with their top snack picks that promote healthy, lasting weight loss.


I’m a Fitness Instructor With Stage 4 Colon Cancer: What I Want Women to Know About Their Health

You are your biggest advocate.


Is a 3-Day Wellness Cleanse Worth It? I Tried One to Find Out

I tried Remedy Reset Program's three-day wellness cleanse to see what all the hype is about with cleanses. Here's my honest review.


My Night-Time Beauty Routine Saved My Sanity

Beauty has always been a major part of my life.


I Got My Sun-Kissed Glow From Ole Henriksen's New Moisturizer

My skin-care and makeup routines are geared toward making my skin look as glowy (and healthy) as possible.


KFC Is Adding 6 Exciting New Items To the Menu

KFC fans, rejoice! Next week, the chain is rolling out multiple new menu items, including chicken nuggets and a sweet treat.


Mental health issues ‘double young women’s risk of developing heart disease’

Younger women with anxiety and depression are twice as likely to develop heart problems later in life, a study suggests. Scientists say the conditions could be used as eligibility criteria for screening techniques to prevent serious issues such as heart attacks in at-risk patients. The data show that anxiety and depression almost double a young wom...


17 Grocery Stores That Are Open on Easter Sunday

Multiple grocery chains will be closed this Easter Sunday, but plenty will still be open. Here are the stores you can visit on March 31.


Wisconsin Kinda Sorta Banned Teen Tanning Bed Use — So, Who’s Next?

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call-to-action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun. Tanning beds are now off-limits for Wisconsin teens. Well, kinda. The state passed legislation on March 22 that now requires 16 and 17 year olds to have...


Tracy Morgan clarifies claim he gained 40 pounds on Ozempic

Tracy Morgan has clarified his claim of gaining 40 pounds on Ozempic: "Just a joke!" The comedian explained he had taken Ozempic and had success losing weight using the drug, after having earlier claimed he had beaten it and managed to gain weight while using it. “That was just a joke,” Tracy, 55, told E! News. “Ozempic did great by me and I was gl...


Letters: The collapse of primary care has left patients with little faith in the NHS

SIR – My wife had an accident and injured her hand, which was competently treated at A&E. The wound needs re-dressing every two days, yet when she contacted our local GP on March 26, she was told that the next available nurse appointment was on April 16. The result is that she has to attend an NHS walk-in centre and suffer the inevitable wait. I si...


15 Things Every Good Neighbor Does

Get your cup of sugar ready.


Beta blockers are becoming the new Prozac – but there are non-medical alternatives

Lauren Sawyer was on a train heading into London for work when she had a sudden and overwhelming sense of fear and anxiety. Arriving at Liverpool Street Station she sought medical help from staff at the platform, who advised her to go back home and see her GP. The 29-year-old PR manager had suffered her first panic attack. It wasn’t due to anything...


Mila’s legacy: The little girl who could change how medicines are made in Britain

Julia Vitarello and her family lived an outdoor life against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Her daughter Mila was adventurous. She was skiing at the age of two and could hike for hours in her tiny hiking boots. But at the age of about three and a half, Mila started to lose her agility, became clumsy and was often covered in bruise...


Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help Arthritis? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil There is not enough evidence to show that apple cider vinegar is an effective treatment for any symptoms related to arthritis. However, the Mediterranean diet can help control disease activity. This diet is rich in whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, f...


Professional Faqs: Can Cream Of Wheat Be Consumed After An Affected Intestine?

Expert opinion from Leticia Soares Postgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of experience · Brazil When consumed in a correct and balanced way, gluten, when it reaches the small intestine, helps in the proliferation and renewal of “good” bacteria, which aid in food digestion. For patients ...