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Everyday Health

Swapping butter for healthier fats might be one of the simplest changes you can make for your health. A recent large-scale study found that replacing just 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of butter daily with a plant-based oil reduced the risk of premature death by 17 percent.

One possible explanation? Butter is high in saturated fat, which raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and contributes to heart disease.

Embody

The easiest — and cheapest — way to get a prescription for popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs these days is to go online.

Telehealth companies and online pharmacies dispense these medications, which include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), for hundreds of dollars less than the brand names, often with minimal vetting.

How do they do it? Simple: Their versions are compounded.

Embody

Of course you think about food — we all do. But if food thoughts feel unstoppable, distract you from important things, or interfere with your daily life, they may have crossed the line into food noise.

You’ve probably heard that term a lot lately, since many people on GLP-1 weight loss medications say the drugs help to quiet the constant din. Some say they didn’t even realize they were experiencing food noise until it stopped.

Embody

Rapid weight loss may trigger an unwelcome side effect: loose, excess skin. Lately it’s been dubbed “NSF,” but problems happen all over your body, and not just with weight loss medications. Pricey skin care products aimed specifically at GLP-1 users are popping up, but the jury’s out on their efficacy.

Knowable Magazine

When I’m stressed, I often crave kasha varnishkes, an Ashkenazi Jewish dish made from buckwheat groats, sautéed onions and bow-tie noodles that appeared on nearly every holiday table as I grew up. Thanks to its distinctive aroma, my husband can’t even be in the same room with the stuff. For him, comfort comes in a bowl of pasta with his Sicilian great-grandmother’s tomato sauce. When there’s no time for old-world cooking, ice cream works for both of us.

WebMD

Multitasking may give you the illusion that you’re getting more done. But it’s actually a poor tool for efficiency.

Despite that — and after decades of ever-increasing expectations for productivity — many take pride in the attempt to juggle multiple projects

In one survey of U.S. adults, 79% said they were either “somewhat good” or “very good” at multitasking.

WebMD

Jan. 26, 2026 — If you’re like most Americans, you probably read the Nutrition Facts label before buying a food product — but are you sure you’re reading it correctly?

Estimates suggest 1 in 5 people don’t understand it. And even those who think they do may be making common mistakes, experts say.

Medscape

While surgeons have long been expected to perform at their peak on little sleep, new workplace standards and research trends are signaling a change in a workhorse culture that historically has made it difficult, if not impossible, for surgeons to admit when they’re too tired to operate.

AARP

The word “fiber” used to conjure images of prunes or ads for Metamucil — not exactly sexy. But this nutrient is having a moment. It even has its own TikTok-driven trend, fibermaxxing: eating strategically to meet or exceed the recommended daily amount.

AARP

As we age, our bodies need a steady supply of protein. A study published in 2024 examined
the protein consumption of nearly 50,000 women over more than 30 years. It found that those
who ate more protein of any kind saw some benefits, and those who consumed more plant
protein in particular had fewer chronic illnesses and were healthier overall later in life

AARP

Just weeks ago, you were wearing shorts. Suddenly the air has a chill, the foliage is stunning and the sky turns dark before dinner. You might think your chances for eating fresh, seasonal foods are dwindling fast. That’s true, as far as corn and watermelon are concerned. On the other hand, fall ushers in produce that mimics the changing leaves — deep shades of red, orange and yellow amid patches of green. Phytonutrients, the plant compounds that produce those hues, also provide numerous benefits to your health.

Simply Recipes

I am a mother to a famously picky son. Seriously—when he was little, I wrote for the New York Times about the, uh, fun I had as a food writer with a child so selective he ate roughly ten things.