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5 grocery stores with the best fresh-baked bread, according to shoppers

Discover five grocery stores known for the best fresh-baked bread, from sourdough to artisan loaves, according to shoppers.


18 reasons you’re losing weight for seemingly no reason, according to doctors

Conditions like hyperthyroidism or rheumatoid arthritis could be at play. If you’ve ever noticed a sudden drop in weight after an illness, you’ve experienced unintentional weight loss fluctuation. But if you can’t point to something that may have caused the change on the scale, losing weight without trying or unexplained weight loss can be very scary. Unintentional weight loss refers to a reduction in body weight that occurs without conscious effort or intention, says Carlo Manzana, M.D., a family medicine physician with PlushCare. “From a medical standpoint, this is typically characterized by a significant and rapid decrease in weight, usually around 5% of total body weight within a span of six to 12 months.” Meet the Experts: Lydia C. Alexander, M.D., chief medical officer at Enara Health and president-elect of the Obesity Medicine Association; Mir Ali, M.D., bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center; Linda Anegawa, M.D., F.A.C.P., a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine and former medical director at PlushCare; and others. It is normal for weight to fluctuate, typically between five to 10 lbs, and can be due to how much you’re eating, drinking, and moving in a given time period, explains Mir Ali, M.D., bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center. But any more than that, and you haven’t changed your diet, it could be a sign of something bigger, he adds. In fact, unexplained weight loss could be an early sign of a serious health condition, says Kerry Hildreth, M.D., an assistant professor of geriatric medicine at the University of Colorado. So if you’re experiencing unexplained weight loss, it’s best to see a doctor. They can then ask questions associated with the symptoms and potentially perform a blood test or imaging test depending on your symptoms, says Linda Anegawa, M.D., F.A.C.P., a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine and former medical director at PlushCare. Here, doctors share the health issues that could explain why you’re losing weight so suddenly. What causes unexplained weight loss?


5 restaurant chains with the best chicken tenders and fries, according to diners

Discover five restaurant chains praised by diners for serving the best chicken tenders and french fries.


5 steakhouse chains with the best filet mignon and baked potato, according to diners

Diners love these steakhouses for filet mignon and baked potatoes, from Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn to Ruth’s Chris and Outback.


5 restaurant chains that still make their biscuits from scratch, according to diners

Diners love these chains for scratch-made biscuits, from Bojangles and Cracker Barrel to Biscuitville, Hardee’s, and Tudor’s.


If you can hold a wall sit this long after 65, your leg strength is elite

Wall sit test after 65 from a CSCS trainer: learn how to set up your hold, what your time means, and how to reach 60 seconds.


Coach says these 5 exercises help address waistline thickening after 65

Try five core exercises for your waistline after 65 from a certified coach who trains the front and sides of the core.


5 steakhouse chains with the best sirloin and baked potato, according to diners

Diners love these steakhouses for sirloin and baked potatoes, from Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn to Outback and Black Angus.


5 grocery stores with the best deli roast beef, according to shoppers

Shoppers rank the best grocery stores for deli roast beef, including Publix, Sprouts, Wegmans, ALDI, and Whole Foods.


I'm a trainer and here are 5 wall exercises to help improve hunched posture after 60

Wall exercises for hunched posture after 60 from a CSCS trainer, with a 30-day plan for your upper back and shoulder blades.


5 restaurant chains with the best turkey and mac and cheese, according to diners

Diners love these chains for turkey and mac and cheese, from Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel to Luby’s, Perkins, and Metro Diner.


A trainer says these 4 standing exercises help restore walking endurance after 65

Standing exercises for walking endurance after 65 target your legs, hips, and balance. A certified trainer shares four.


5 diner chains with the best pot roast, according to diners

Craving comforting slow-cooked comfort food? Discover five restaurant chains serving up the best pot roast according to diners.


I'm a certified trainer, here are 6 home exercises to help address arm jiggle after 60

A CSCS-certified strength coach shares 6 home exercises to firm arm jiggle after 60, no gym equipment needed.


I'm a trainer and here are 5 chair exercises to help strengthen your pelvic floor after 60

Chair exercises for pelvic floor after 60 from a CSCS trainer, with breathing cues and a simple 30-day routine.