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Sports fans are gearing up for the biggest college basketball tournament in the country: March Madness. As fans finalize their brackets and prepare game day snacks, so are the athletes fuel for A long and fast race. Registered Sports Nutritionist Allison McKay and sports dietitian for athletics at George Mason University Quentin PetersonWho is Graduate … Read more
Key words Omega-3 fatty acids support brain systems involved in mood, memory and cognitive function. Vitamins D and E require dietary fat for absorption, and deficiencies in these vitamins are associated with mood and cognitive changes. Foods such as fish, olive oil, nuts and seeds rich in unsaturated fats support brain health, while excess saturated … Read more
Running is my favorite form of therapy and self-care. For two hours each day, I put on a pair of comfortable shoes, grab my AirPods and a full bottle of water, and hit the floor to compress. And while daily movement has great health benefits, it was never my focus until recently. I was four … Read more
Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who appreciates my morning routine at the gym. I love group exercise classes. My issue is with a woman who insists on counting very loudly with the teacher, singing loudly to the music and thinking she is having fun during class. He does this twice a week … Read more
If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a strange trend: wellness influencers are praising nicotine. Not smoking or vaping, but nicotine patches and sachets, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity enhancers and even weight loss aids. But does the science support this reconstruction, or are we seeing a familiar substance undergo … Read more
Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who appreciates my morning routine at the gym. I love group exercise classes. My issue is with a woman who insists on counting very loudly with the teacher, singing loudly to the music and thinking she is having fun during class. He does this twice a week … Read more
A screenshot from the dining hall app ‘Swipe’ for UConn, designed by a UConn undergraduate. The purpose of the app is to help students find food on campus and learn more about it. Image courtesy of Swipe in the App Store Sean Howard, a second-semester business undecided major, was talking to his roommate about how … Read more
Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who appreciates my morning routine at the gym. I love group exercise classes. My issue is with a woman who insists on counting very loudly with the teacher, singing loudly to the music and thinking she is having fun during class. He does this twice a week … Read more
AMA News Wire From screening to shelves: Integrating food as part of daily care March 12, 2026 Food insecurity has long been recognized as a social issue that has direct and measurable effects on the physical health of community members. It often coexists with financial instability, inadequate housing, reliable utilities, transportation and income. The problem … Read more
The market for herbal and “natural” weight loss supplements has experienced rapid growth in recent years as consumers increasingly seek simple weight management solutions. Many of these products are promoted as safe alternatives to prescription drugs that they advertise as “plant-based” and “cleansing” and “metabolism boosters.” Medical experts are concerned that some herbal weight loss … Read more