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. ( 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 20 Jul 2026 | 02:33
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
Who knew that peanut butter, the staple of school kids’ PB&J sandwiches could be a healthful addition to an adult diet. ( Photo: Evan-Amos/Wikimedia Commons) Peanut Butter: It’s Not Just for Kids Great news for grownups: PB&J ain’t just for kids anymore. The sandwich that still graces millions of school kids’ lunch... News 23 Mar 2026 | 12:37
Sunrise over New York City. ( Photo: duzzani Ken Okaya/ Wikimedia Commons) Here Comes the Sun...And Things Are Looking Brighter Spring is coming and so is the sun. Or more precisely, a Daylight Savings Time extra hour of sunlight each day. To mark the... News 13 Mar 2026 | 02:18
Oatmeal can help reduce bad cholesterol by as much as 10 percent, some studies found. ( Photo: Ps. Paroj/Wikimedia Commons) Oatmeal: One Hot Dish! Oatmeal is one hot dish for your insides especially when the weather outside is snow and ice. Research shows that oatmeal... News 27 Feb 2026 | 02:35
This woman is engaged in a form of lunge, which is one of four routines that AARP says can be combined with three other exercise routines to reap the same benefits as running a mile. ( Photo: Julie Ann Silverman/Wikimedia Commons) How You Can Get the Benefits of Running without Running The benefits of running are obvious. No special equipment needed. An exercise that works anywhere at any convenient time.... News 20 Feb 2026 | 01:11
