Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a sweet and lemony herb in the mint family that can help you feel calmer. There’s no clear, direct relationship between lemon balm and weight loss, but its effects may help support other weight loss efforts, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. Lemon balm has special compounds that may…
What’s not to like about smoothies? They can be convenient, delicious, and a healthy choice that provides protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, not all smoothies are created equal. They can be low in satiating nutrients like fiber and protein and high in carbs and added sugar, which makes them less filling…
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are a type of macronutrient, a nutrient the body needs in large quantities. Your body converts carbs into energy to fuel your brain and body. Cutting back on carbs can aid in weight loss. You don’t have to eliminate them completely. Carbs are the preferred source of energy for your body and…
May 24, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in game three of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The sting of a 42-point loss has…
Should you load up on red meat during your period to help offset blood and iron loss? That’s the claim buzzing around on social media—some users say eating a more carnivorous diet while they’re menstruating can help them avoid symptoms of iron deficiency like fatigue and dizziness. But does it work? While red meat is…
When Penny Gautreaux started taking Rybelsus, an oral version of semaglutide, it didn’t take long for some of the side effects her doctor had warned her about to hit. “I noticed stomach pain and gastrointestinal distress almost immediately,” said Gautreux, who began taking the medication in the spring of 2023 to manage her type 2…
With multiple safe and effective weight loss drugs on the market, how can you tell which one is best? New research may have an answer. Eli Lilly’s Zepbound proved more effective than Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a new head-to-head trial, though both medications resulted in substantial weight loss. The trial, called SURMOUNT-5, specifically found that…
Following a historic loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chargers fan goes viral, but was she a plant? “I want to thank Tom and Brandon for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism, and wish both them and…
