Full-Fat Dairy Defies Cholesterol Fears in New Study

University of Toronto research finds surprising effects among adults who added extra dairy to their diets A new University of Toronto study is challenging decades of dietary caution around whole-fat dairy, offering fresh evidence that cheese, milk and yogurt lovers may not need to feel guilty after all. For years, dairy fans have been told…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 10, 20260Comments

Beauty

Stop skipping these 6 drinks if you want younger skin

Six everyday beverages may naturally boost your body's collagen levels Collagen is the quiet MVP behind smooth skin, strong hair, and joints that don't creak every time you stand up. The catch? Your body's natural collagen production starts slowing down as early as your mid-20s, which is why so many people are turning to their…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 6, 20260Comments

Wellness

Back sleeping could be the simple fix your aging body needs

Why the position you fall asleep in matters more than ever after 40 — and how to make the switch stick There's a quiet shift happening in how your body handles sleep as you age, and most people never notice it. Younger adults roll and adjust position roughly 27 times a night. By the time…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 6, 20260Comments

Health

Gum disease and cavities combo signals troubling health risk

New research suggests your oral health could be quietly shaping your risk for stroke Skipping the dentist might cost you more than a cavity. A growing body of research shows that poor oral health doesn't just threaten your teeth — it may be putting your brain at risk, too, and the numbers behind this connection…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 4, 20260Comments

Health

New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step. An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 27, 20260Comments

Wellness

Detox teas are lying to you, here’s the truth

The Great Detox Tea Con Scroll through any wellness influencer's page and you'll see it: teas promising to melt fat, flush toxins and reset your system in seven days. For Black women especially, who are relentlessly marketed weight loss quick fixes and flat-tummy miracle brews, the pressure to sip away imperfection runs deep. Add in…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 23, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Eggs may hold a hidden secret to a sharper mind

New research suggests this everyday breakfast staple may help protect memory as you age. Eggs have had quite the reputation rollercoaster. First they were cholesterol villains, then protein powerhouses, and now they're stepping into an entirely new role: potential brain protectors. A recent large-scale study has reignited the conversation, this time linking regular egg consumption…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 22, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Cyclosporiasis outbreak puts these everyday foods on notice

As cases nationwide near 7,000, health officials are zeroing in on the raw produce most likely to carry the parasite — and it's not just lettuce. A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has climbed to nearly 7,000 reported cases, and investigators still haven't pinned down a single source, though raw produce like lettuce remains a leading suspect.…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 21, 20260Comments

Mind

Artificial sweeteners might be doing this to your brain

New research suggests a decade-long diet soda habit could carry a cognitive cost most people never see coming For years, artificial sweeteners have been marketed as the smarter substitute — all the sweetness, none of the sugar. But a sweeping new study out of Brazil is complicating that narrative, suggesting the trade-off may not be…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 20, 20260Comments

Fitness

Lenny Kravitz’s bizarre waist secret will shock fans

At 62, the rocker reveals the odd fitness ritual behind his rock-solid physique Lenny Kravitz has spent three decades building one of rock's most recognizable physiques, and at 62, the musician says he's in better shape now than he was at 30. The Grammy-winning artist opened up…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 16, 20260Comments

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