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You might already be familiar with the 10,000 steps standard. In the past, it was touted as a daily goal to aim for—but the number doesn’t originate from a recognized health authority. “It actually comes from a 1965 marketing campaign by a Japanese company selling pedometers called ‘manpo-kei’, which translates to ‘10,000 step meters’,” says trainer and walking coach Chloe …

Today’s food environment is saturated with ultra-processed food that is particularly harmful to some children. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images Back when Kerri Boutelle‘s children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. “One child would eat half of …

Facebook Tweet Email Link If you needed another reason to get your daily steps in, science just handed you one. A new study shows that walking daily can reduce the risk of cognitive decline — especially among those with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease. Almost 3,000 participants between the ages of 70 and 79 reported their daily walking habits …

Brigette Muller wasn’t a big fan of caffeine for most of her life. Just a few sips just made her jittery and never seemed to have any upsides. But, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Muller started drinking Olipop’s “healthy soda,” she tells Yahoo. She especially loved the Vintage Cola flavor with prebiotics. “I became addicted to Olipop, and I loved it, …

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Hello! I’m Mia de Graaf. I run health coverage at Business Insider, and I’m stepping in for Joi-Marie this week while she’s on vacation. Physically, I will be at home in New York City this summer. Mentally? Not so. This weekend, I am attempting to transport myself from my kitchen to Florence, Italy, with a zesty homemade agnolotti. Garlic, chiles, …

Recent research and expert advice show that in Indian meals, the sequence matters. The order you eat your food can help control blood sugar. Start with non‑starchy vegetables like salad or stir-fried greens, then move on to protein and good fats like dal, paneer, eggs, nuts or seeds. Finally, finish with carbohydrates such as roti, rice, or millet. Eating this …

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Oats are the No. 1 whole grain for better gut health, according to a gastroenterologist. Whole grains like oats pack important nutrients like dietary fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Oats benefit your gut by acting as a prebiotic, supporting immune health and increasing satiety. Whole grains are the MVP of the carbohydrate family. They pack important nutrients like dietary fiber, …