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This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette. Cavemen in the Stone Age didn’t have many luxuries. They had, however, learned to make fire by banging together flintstones or rubbing two sticks together, and that at least made their cold and dingy dwellings more comfortable. And fire did something else. Once the caveman had clubbed his prey, which of course wasn’t a dinosaur, fire allowed the meat to be cooked. If the meat wasn’t eaten right away it would be hung to dry because experience had shown that dried meat keeps longer, especially if exposed to smoke. Much later, science…

Eating is a significant part of life — there’s no way around it.It’s completely normal and even enjoyable to think about food, meal planning, grocery shopping, or whatever you’re craving for dinner tonight, says Susan Zinn, a licensed certified professional counselor and eating disorder specialist in private practice in Santa Monica, California.But for many people, excessive thoughts about food and eating — especially as they relate to body weight and shape — can be preoccupying and anxiety inducing, and can even impede the ability to function. Approximately 28.8 million Americans, or 9 percent of the U.S. population, will develop an…

As we age, our dietary needs (and needs overall) start to change. We need more of some nutrients and less of others, we may need to scale back on intense exercise routines, and we often start to introduce new medications to manage specific health conditions.But back to food: With the ever-changing state of our bodies and health, it can be hard to know how to properly nourish ourselves at different life stages. But there’s one food registered dietitians say you should be extra careful about eating as you get older — and we’re going to guess you didn’t see this…

Pop star Taylor Swift’s grip on our cultural imagination isn’t just getting some people to copy her penchant for friendship bracelets and bedazzled Travis Kelce jerseys. A new study suggests that her openness about her struggles with body image, disordered eating, and body objectification has helped some fans improve their own attitudes and behaviors around food and body image.[1]For the study, researchers examined more than 8,300 comments in the top 200 TikTok and Reddit posts about Taylor Swift, eating disorders, and body image to assess how her messages have impacted her fans.”Our findings suggest that fans who felt highly connected…

Summary: A new study finds that Taylor Swift’s openness about her struggles with body image and eating disorders positively influences her fans’ attitudes. Researchers analyzed thousands of online comments, revealing that fans view Swift as a role model for recovery and feel inspired by her transparency.However, despite the positive influence, some fans still objectify Swift’s body, highlighting the complexity of celebrity influence on societal norms. This research underscores the power of Swift’s disclosures in promoting healthier attitudes toward body image.Key Facts:Positive Influence: Swift’s openness inspires fans to improve their body image and eating habits.Ongoing Objectification: Some fans continue to objectify…

Scientists at Scripps Research have identified a group of brain cells that influence when we decide to take our first bite of food. This discovery sheds new light on the complex neural processes behind eating behaviors and could have implications for understanding and treating eating disorders. The research team focused on a small, understudied region of the brain called the parasubthalamic nucleus (PSTN). They found that certain neurons in this area become highly active during periods of binge-eating. By manipulating these cells, the researchers were able to significantly alter eating and drinking behaviors in mice. Jeff Dunning, PhD, a staff…

PINAKI MAJUMDAR   Jamshedpur, July 11: Tata Main Hospital (TMH) today opened Healthy Hub within its premises at Bistupur in Jamshedpur, offering a wider range of healthy food options for everyone. This aligns with TMH’s commitment to promoting healthy eating habits for everyone. The Healthy Hub, a renowned Jamshedpur institution established in 2018, is known for its delicious and nutritious food and beverages. Healthy eating is one of the most important and best things one can do to prevent and control many of your health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and many other lifestyle diseases. Also Read- Jharkhand News:…

Taylor Swift’s journey with body image issues, disordered eating, and objectification has not only shaped her life but also had a significant impact on her fans. A new study from the University of Vermont shows that Swift’s honesty about her struggles has had a positive impact on her fans’ views on these issues. The study analyzed the top 200 TikTok and Reddit posts, encompassing over 8,300 online comments related to Taylor Swift, eating disorders, and body image. The goal was to assess the impact of Swift’s disclosures about her past eating disorder on her followers. “Our findings suggest that fans…

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are high in fats, sugars and salt and have been linked to obesity as well as heart and circulatory problems It is now the most commonly consumed ultra-processed food A nutrition expert has warned against one particular ultra-processed food (UPF) she’d steer well clear of amidst growing concerns that UPFs are connected to various health issues. High in fats, sugars, and salt, UPFs are culprits behind obesity, heart disease and circulatory problems. The pesky UPFs sneak into diets using ingredients not found in your average kitchen – think sweeteners, stabilisers, colours and flavours. If the ingredients on…

This article contains references to disordered eating and eating disorders.Welcome to the latest instalment of Body Talk, our monthly column written by journalist, author, and GLAMOUR’s Website Director, Ali Pantony. Ali has written extensively about her own journey with body acceptance and eating disorders for GLAMOUR, but still feels there’s so much to be said on this topic. Despite the millions of #bodypositive TikToks, the societal pressures we face as women have never really gone away. In her monthly column, Ali explores the journey to accepting our bodies in a society that has always taught us otherwise.The pharmacist glances at…