Dr. Dr Jack Mosley is a medical doctor and best selling author on the topic of weight-loss management. He says the new weight loss drugs can go a long way to quiet what is known as “food noise,” which are cravings not tied to physical needs. ( Photo: The Soho Agency) How to Silence “Food Noise” the Urge to Eat Even When Not Hungry Food doesn’t talk, but the body and brain do, sometimes in tandem to produce a phenomenon nutrition people call “food noise.”... Healthy Manhattan 03 Sep 2026 | 06:42
The northern cardinal is a rarity in that both the male and female can sign. They are known for a variety of whistles and trills. ( Photo: Pexels.com) Song Birds Really Can Chase the Blues Away Hearing birds sing makes humans feel good. This simple fact is backed with serious science, the latest example being a study... Healthy Manhattan 31 Aug 2026 | 12:45
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the work habits of people around the world, with millions working from home. Workers have returned in waves back to the office on some days, but navigating that transition is a significant hurdle for employers and workers alike. ( Photo: Bebeto Matthews / AP) Hug, Shake Hands or Wave? “Hello” Greeting Is Harder Than Ever In everyday life, there are three ways to say “hello:” a wave, a hand shake and a hug. But in the post pandemic world, more... Home 25 Aug 2026 | 05:26
If she was in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries, she would not dare eat that tomato which was given the feared nickname “poison apple.” In the modern era, not only is it revered as as a tasty and versatile food, the tomato has serious and newly discovered health benefits. ( Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels) Tomato Is Revered Today But it Was Once Feared as “Poison Apple” The pigment that turns tomatoes red may protect your heart and lower the risk of cancer. The round red fruit’s made a big... Healthy Manhattan 10 Aug 2026 | 07:18
The rising number of cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States has prompled some to start avoiding lettuce, even though the FDA now says a report last week blaming the outbreak on Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico was a false positive. Health experts recommend washing full heads of lettuce rather than using pre-packaged lettuce. ( Photo: Pexels) Taylor Farms Recall Was Due to False Positive, but Worth Checking All Warning Labels The FDA last week thought it had found the source to the rising cases of cyclosporiasis—the stomach bug caused by a parasite... Food & Drink 23 Jul 2026 | 01:40
While some health food guidance has changed over the years, experts have consistently urged people to have five helpings of fruits and vegetables a day to live a longer and healthier life. ( Photo: Manuel Joseph/pexels) When it Comes to Fruits and Veggies, 5-a-day Is Still the Gold Standard Nutrition is a numbers game and one that has stood the test of time for over twenty years is: five. That’s how many servings... Healthy Manhattan 10 Jul 2026 | 05:25
Chickpeas are the surprise winner for best mid-day snack. ( Photo: AlixSaz/Wikimedia Commons) Chickpeas: The Surprise Winner in the Best Mid-Day Snack Derby When four healthy eating advocates speaking to EatingWell were asked recently to name the best packaged snack to bridge hunger... Healthy Manhattan 23 Jun 2026 | 06:03
White tea packs more antioxidants than black tea or green tea. ( Photo: Silar/Wikimedia Commons) Black, Green or White? Skip the black. Forget the green. The tea that packs the most antioxidant wallop is actually the palest of them all: white... Healthy Manhattan 12 Jun 2026 | 01:28
Japanese silky tofu can serve as a way to capture calcium for consumers who for allergy reasons or simple taste preferences do not want to get the healthful benefits via standard cow’s milk. ( Photo: DryPot/Wikimedia Commons) Milk is a Calcium Champion but There are Many Alternatives Milk is mighty rich in calcium which builds and supports bones and teeth, muscles nerves, and hormones. But for people with... Healthy Manhattan 06 Jun 2026 | 10:45
Behold the apricot. ( Photo: Fir0002/Wikimedia commons) Apricots: No Longer the Poor Relation in the Yellow Fruit World Apricots, long underappreciated, are coming into their own in the world of health and nutrition. Based on a recent report... News 21 May 2026 | 02:20
The peak months for ice cream consumption are June and July, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, which predicts consumption will continue to rise well into the next decade. ( Photo: Adams Jones/Wikimedia Commons) We All Scream for Ice Cream (Cones)! The average American consumes approximately 19 pounds or about four gallons of ice cream per year. And a staggering majority... Food & Drink 14 May 2026 | 06:00
Protein builds and restores muscle mass, but it needs other ingredients to help it along. A meal of fettuccine alfredo with a side of Caesar salad could help, say some diet experts. ( Photo: Dilu/Wikimedia commons) Protein Needs Help from Carbs, Magnesium and Iron to Build Muscle Protein builds muscles–but not on its own. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public... Healthy Manhattan 08 May 2026 | 12:27
Recent guidelines said you should undertake at least ten mintues of moderate exercise three times a week to gain long term health benefits. Now a noted sports medicine physician says even two minutes a day will deliver big long term health benefits. ( Photo: GoodRx) The New Perfect Workout: 2 Minutes a Day Can Help You Live Longer Done right, a two-minute workout can replace hours of running, jumping and aerobic exercises. That’s the makeover message... Healthy Manhattan 23 Apr 2026 | 11:43
Scientific studies have found oysters really do contain ingredients that can impact your love life. ( Photo: T. Tseng/Wikimedia Commons) Sexy Oysters: No Myth, They Really Do Pack a Wallop Casanova, the legendary 18th century Italian lover, purportedly ate 50 oysters for breakfast each morning to guarantee his... News 07 Apr 2026 | 06:14
The flu season could last into May this year, the NYS Health Department warned recently. ( Photo: Benjamin Stratton/Wikimedia Commons) What to Take Now That the Flu Season is Growing Longer This year’s flu season was the worst in more than 25 years and it may continue to circulate well into May, the NYS Health... Home 30 Mar 2026 | 02:50
