Kava is all the rage right now. But is there evidence that it actually quells anxiety? And could there be a downside? “Kava root has a long history of use…
Author: Caitlin Dow
People with irritable bowel syndrome have hypersensitive guts that react to certain foods or medications or to stress and anxiety. It can be debilitating. “IBS often comes with bloating, pain,…
“Rejuvenate.” “Restore.” “Brighten.” Skincare companies use vague buzzwords to imply that their elixirs, potions, and serums are the fountain of youth. Here’s the evidence for which products do—and don’t—work. Moisturizers…
If you’re cutting calories, it makes sense to cut carbs and fat rather than protein. But does extra protein keep you from losing muscle as you lose weight? Researchers randomly…
Who couldn’t use a little more sleep? Or at least a little more good-quality sleep. Here’s what can help…and what’s a waste of money. Michael V. Vitiello is professor of…
There’s no way to prevent wrinkles altogether (though cosmetics companies would love for you to believe otherwise). Here’s the best evidence on what causes wrinkles—and what you can do to…
A new fad may have you wondering whether your diet is healthy…or even safe. Here’s the real deal. “Most people have never even heard of them, but I believe lectins…
A ketogenic diet—which is very low in carbohydrates and high in fat—may be getting attention, but the evidence to support it is far from solid. “Low-carb and low-fat diets equally…
“More and more research points to mindfulness—not certain foods—for weight loss,” ran the Washington Post headline in March. Mindfulness? “Mindful eating means that you tune in to hunger signals so…
“Satisfy your hunger,” say Kellogg’s Special K Shakes. Does protein keep you satiated—that is, feeling full—for longer? “The results of human studies are mixed,” says Barbara Rolls, professor of nutritional sciences…