Sep 3rd, 2025 - You can now listen to Fox News articles! Carbs have long been seen as an enemy of weight loss — but the right ones can actually help shed fat, build muscle and even keep blood sugar steady, according to a dietitian. "If you're trying to lose body fat and gain muscle at the same time, one of my all-time favorite hacks is to choose carbs that pack protein," said Lauren Hubert, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert from Massachusetts. Carbs have the potential to bump each meal up to around 40 grams of protein.  "Do that three times a day, and you're hitting 120 grams without ... [Read More]

Sep 2nd, 2025 - Wellness doesn't need to be complicated. We may not have time every day to cook elaborate meals or get in a long workout, but there are other easy ways we can prioritize our health and well-being amid our busy lifestyles. In fact, one of the simplest steps you can take toward better health? Reach for a carton of eggs - it's one healthy choice that supports your strongest self. Just two eggs give you 12 grams of complete protein to fuel your body and a collection of nutrients that feed your brain - that's a whole lot of what you need to feel that much stronger. To get you started, cracks open ... [Read More]

Aug 30th, 2025 - If you are among the millions of travelers who have visited Greece this summer, you've likely made acquaintance with feta. The fresh, salty cheese is quintessential to Greek cuisine, and is served in everything from salads to phyllo dough pies from the city of Athens to the islands of the Cyclades. Not that you need to fly halfway across the world to be well-acquainted with this Mediterranean favorite. Often paired with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion in a classic Greek salad (also known as horiatiki ), feta has long been beloved in the United States—especially in the summer. ... [Read More]

Aug 29th, 2025 - Your gut bacteria are far smarter than you might think. While we've long known that different foods can shift the balance of microbes in your digestive tract, new research reveals something even more fascinating: the same beneficial bacteria can completely change how they interact with your immune system 1 based on what carbohydrates you feed them.  Think of it like your gut bugs having multiple personalities, each one activated by different dietary choices. This discovery could change how we approach personalized nutrition, moving beyond simply "good" or "bad" bacteria to understanding ... [Read More]

Aug 28th, 2025 - Sitting at a desk all day can take a serious toll on your body. Try these easy tips from an expert to incorporate more physical activity into your workday for improved physical and mental health benefits. Key Takeaways Getting in physical activity outside of the workday is important, but that still leaves eight to 10 waking hours when you aren't active at all. Being sedentary all of that time can have negative health impacts, from lower-back pain to neck stiffness, headaches and increased risk for chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and cancer. To fit in physical activity during the ... [Read More]

Aug 28th, 2025 - How does your body make poop? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com . How does your body make poop? Owen, 4, Wakefield, Massachusetts Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system , which includes your stomach and your intestines. But some of what you eat makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes out the other end as poop. How does that happen? Imagine you start your day by eating a bowl of crunchy cereal with milk. The process of digestion ... [Read More]