Weight loss and management Archive

In a 2025 study, researchers found that many people who drank water containing the no-calorie sweetener sucralose (Splenda) had increased appetite and cravings compared with those who drank water sweetened with table sugar or plain water.

Following a mostly plant-based diet starting in middle age can boost a person's odds of healthy aging, defined as reaching age 70 free from chronic disease while also maintaining cognitive, physical, and mental health, according to a 2025 study.

Magnesium is a mineral the human body needs to function properly - especially for a healthy cardiovascular system, nerves, muscles, and bones - though the benefits of supplements are largely oversold. While most people get enough magnesium from their diet, in certain instances people should take a supplement.

The Mediterranean diet is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and various types of cancer, among other benefits. Try these easy swaps to get started,

Long-term research found that higher consumption of butter increases mortality risk, while higher consumption of plant-based oil lowers it. And substituting certain plant oils for butter might help people live longer. What's a butter lover to do?