Nov 28th, 2025 - Drinking warm water before bed is a simple habit that many people incorporate into their nightly routine, often for its comforting and soothing effects. While it may seem like just a way to stay hydrated, warm water can influence several aspects of health, from digestion and detoxification to mood and skin appearance. Proper hydration is essential for overall well-being, and sipping warm water in the evening may offer additional benefits, such as supporting relaxation and reducing late-night cravings. However, like any habit, it also comes with potential drawbacks. Drinking too much or ... [Read More]

Nov 26th, 2025 - ORLANDO, Fla. – Americans consume about 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day, more than double the recommended limit! Trying to cut back usually means trying to find alternatives. But which options do you get the most bang for your sugar-free high? Although sugar may not be as addictive as alcohol or nicotine, research shows it can stimulate the same reward pathways in the brain. Going cold turkey can lead to strong cravings. So many people look for swaps, but what about the taste? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that has half the calories as regular sugar and can even help prevent tooth ... [Read More]

Nov 25th, 2025 - Which Pie Gives You the Biggest Sugar Rush: Pecan, Apple or Pumpkin? I love a good pie. Every year for Thanksgiving I make a bourbon chocolate pecan pie, which is every bit as decadent—and delicious—as it sounds. But it contains an ungodly amount of corn syrup and sugar, so it got me thinking: Which type of pie spikes your blood sugar the fastest? And is there a "healthier" pie? Pie varieties abound, so I focused on some of the classics: pecan, pumpkin and apple. Regardless of filling, when you take a bite of pie, the carbohydrates get delivered to your bloodstream as glucose ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Cholesterol Levels Suffer When You Skip Breakfast and Eat Dinner Late A new study revealed these eating habits lead to a modest increase in LDL 'bad' cholesterol over time — which could raise heart disease risk. For the research, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , researchers tracked the health of more than 30,000 middle-aged Chinese adults (77 percent males) over four years. The concept of chrononutrition — the idea that when you eat can influence your health — isn't new. With breakfast, for instance, research has shown that when you skip the ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - By Losing weight can often seem like an uphill battle, especially if you're trying to get rid of stubborn abdominal fat that seems to creep on during menopause. But it turns out one of the most effective ways to shrink your waist after 50 may also be one of the easiest: eating more high-fiber foods for belly fat. "Fiber can help with weight loss in several ways," says Amy Woodman, RD, founder of Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness. "High-fiber foods are inherently nutrient-dense, meaning they are high in nutrients and low in calories. These foods slow digestion and help you feel fuller ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Your abs workout deserves an upgrade. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Whether you love or hate 'em, your isn't complete without at least one . They may make your abs shake and burn, but they're actually helping you build total-body strength. "Planks target and strengthen the core muscles, including transverses abdominals (the deepest abs muscles), rectus abdominis, and the internal and external obliques," as well as your quads and glutes, says , CPT, a certified personal trainer and instructor. Strengthening all of ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Shop deals curated by our expert deal finders It's not common to think about your kidneys every time you eat or drink something, but you probably should. They work to clear the bad stuff out of your system, filtering all the blood in your body while also managing your blood pressure and removing waste. Some extra thought into what you consume can potentially help your kidneys. Following a kidney-friendly diet can help keep them in good health. This is especially important considering how common chronic kidney disease (CKD) is: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that ... [Read More]

Nov 24th, 2025 - Eating a vegan diet increases consumption of plant-based foods-including those defined as "unhealthy" by the plant-based diet index-leading to greater weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, finds a new analysis by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in  Frontiers in Nutrition .  Avoiding animal products; eating foods like potatoes and refined grains, which are defined as "unhealthy" by the plant-based diet index; and avoiding added oils and nuts, which are defined as "healthy" by the plant-based diet index, all contributed to weight loss. Our research ... [Read More]