Jun 20, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a layup by Las Vegas Aces guard Dana Evans (11) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Nneka Ogwumike racked up 25 points and 12 rebounds, Skylar Diggins netted 24 points, and…
Jun 16, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) reacts after being tagged out at home by Los Angeles Angels catcher Travis d’Arnaud (25) during the eleventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Even with the presence of Giancarlo Stanton’s bat in the middle of their…
Wegovy, Zepbound, and other glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs saw incredible success in clinical trials for weight loss and have since become hugely popular across the U.S. But do the medications actually work as well in the real world? Past clinical trials have shown that: Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) could lead to a 14.9% reduction in…
Anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by extreme worry. Physical symptoms can include weight changes, tiredness, muscle tension, or insomnia. Cognitive and emotional symptoms, including restlessness, trouble concentrating, or irritability, and how you cope with these symptoms, can also affect physical health. Anxiety symptoms can lead to unexpected weight loss or gain in a…
Coffee may aid in weight management and support a healthy metabolism because it contains natural ingredients, such as caffeine, that may boost your energy and help burn fat. Drinking coffee can also temporarily curb your appetite and cravings. Caffeine in coffee may boost your metabolism because it: Blocks adenosine: This is a chemical that makes…
Fruit is low in calories and rich in nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Eating more of it may support weight loss and encourage healthy blood sugar levels—but does the time you eat fruit affect its health benefits? Fruit is a smart addition to a weight loss diet because it is: Low in calories Packed…
Jun 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Astros left fielder Jacob Melton (31) dives back to first base as Chicago White Sox first baseman Timothy Elko (30) awaits the ball in the fifth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Despite their 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in the opener…
Jun 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies shortstop Ryan Ritter (8) loses his helmet as he runs the bases on a triple in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The Colorado Rockies finally found a groove more than two months into the season…
Jun 5, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) walks to the pitchers mound to change pitchers against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Atlanta Braves hope a disheartening loss and a flight to San Francisco will lead to the same type…
Weight loss and fat loss are often confused as the same thing. Weight loss involves lowering overall body weight from any source, including water, muscle, and fat. Fat loss involves lowering body fat (adipose tissue) while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass. Losing fat improves metabolism and heart health, as well as lowering the risk…
