Andi Breitowich

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Andi Breitowich

Credit: Andik Tri Witanto / Getty Images Key pointsConsumer Reports found dangerously high levels of lead in over two-thirds of 27 tested cassava-based products, with some exceeding safety thresholds by more than 2,000%, particularly in flours and chips. Lead contamination in cassava likely stems from its root nature, as it absorbs heavy metals from soil, and the grinding process used to make flour can concentrate these toxins further.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Andi Breitowich

Credit: alvarez / Getty Images Key pointsThe Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) is a science-backed scoring system developed by leading universities to evaluate diet quality based on its ability to reduce chronic disease risk and promote healthy aging. A 30-year study of 105,000 adults found that only 1 in 10 people aged in a “healthy” way—maintaining cognitive function, mental health, and physical mobility into their 70s — and all followed a diet aligned with AHEI principles.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Andi Breitowich

Credit: Food & Wine / Getty Images Key pointsBananas may help lower blood pressure due to their high potassium content, which supports kidney function by promoting sodium excretion and relaxing blood vessels. A 2025 study found sex-specific responses to potassium intake, with computational models showing that increased potassium significantly reduced blood pressure in both men and women.

1 week ago | womenshealthmag.com | Emilia Benton |Andi Breitowich |Ashley Martens

Sauna culture has become huge recently, as tons of new sauna spots have become the (literal) hottest places to socialize. (The United States sauna market is projected to expand by 151.3 million from 2025 to 2029.) But they have more benefits for your mental and physical health than just feeling relaxed and sociable. Saunas are typically heated between 110 and 195 degrees, depending on the type, per the Cleveland Clinic.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Emilia Benton |Andi Breitowich |Ashley Martens

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Sauna culture has become huge recently, as tons of new sauna spots have become the (literal) hottest places to socialize. (The United States sauna market is projected to expand by 151.3 million from 2025 to 2029.) But they have more benefits for your mental and physical health than just feeling relaxed and sociable.