From how much energy you have first thing in the morning, to how your mood ebbs and flows throughout the day, the foods you eat have a significant impact on how you feel. It’s why doctors and nutritionists alike consider the first meal of the day to be most important. Hunter Stoler, a NYC-based certified…
Today, Dick Van Dyke is officially 100 years old. Born on Dec. 13, 1925, the “Mary Poppins” actor took Hollywood by storm with his singing and dancing, and became an Emmy, Grammy and Tony award-winning legend. Now, Van Dyke has earned a new title: centenarian. Over the course of his life, the performer has shared…
Vince Nguyen, a 39-year-old entrepreneur based in Vietnam, spends a few hundreds almost every month traveling to other countries to play pickleball. The sport, which began as a pastime after injuring himself in American football, has since become central to his lifestyle, as he plays it for two to four hours almost daily. Since he…
At 88 years old, renowned actor Morgan Freeman is still starring in movies and using his distinctive voice to narrate films. His acting career spans six decades, and he isn’t looking to retire, according to AARP. Freeman told the nonprofit that he plans to “keep moving.” And he pairs that sentiment with the advice he received…
Fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen is struggling as its traffic and sales continue to fall and it reports millions in losses each quarter. Its earnings worsened in its third quarter this year, as same-store sales declined 9.5% due in part to a 11.7% drop in foot traffic. Sweetgreen revolutionized the quick service industry after launching in…
I grew up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by fruit trees, farms, and generous neighbors who would bring us baskets of freshly picked strawberries, watermelons, persimmons, figs, and pretty much anything that was ripe on their farm. Fruit was part of the seasons, traditions, celebrations, and even medicine. As a nutritionist, I still believe that fruit…
One in seven people have never spoken to their relatives about their family’s health history, according to a recent global study from Bupa, a health insurance company. The survey polled 8,000 adults and 169 health professionals from the UK, Australia, Spain and more. Of the respondents, 30% said having a conversation about family health history…
Despite the prevalence of cervical cancer diagnoses and deaths in the United States, data shows that screening for the cancer is on a consistent decline. Each year in the U.S., around 4,000 women die from cervical cancer, and about 13,000 are diagnosed with the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The…
It’s normal to feel stressed every now and then, but chronic stress can cause health issues like anxiety, high blood pressure and even heart attacks. But the effects don’t stop there. On a recent episode of 10% Happier with Dan Harris, Elissa Epel, author of “The Stress Prescription,” and expert on well-being and aging, shared…
Skin cancer is prevalent in the United States, and still there are many misconceptions about skin protection — especially when it comes to sunscreen. There are plenty of things people aren’t aware of when it comes to how sun exposure can affect the skin, says Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at GW…
