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Nov 12, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Claudia Rupcich
woman looking at food menu at restaurantWho doesn’t love a good meal out? It requires zero cooking or cleaning, and it may taste better than what you’d make at home. And there’s a reason for that — restaurants tend to use ingredients that add flavor, yet make your meal less healthy. So what should you look for when scanning the menu? Theresa Gentile, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, gave us a full rundown below.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Claudia Rupcich |Maria McCallen |Karell Roxas
Shorter days, cooler temps, and drier skin — it all comes with the change of seasons. But is there a way to get ahead of the game and prevent your skin from getting flaky and cracked? We asked Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of FACET Dermatology. How can I prevent dry skin this winter? Your best line of defense is to fortify and protect the skin barrier. That will prevent water from getting out and allergens or bacteria from getting in, says Yadav.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Claudia Rupcich |Maria McCallen |Karell Roxas
October 30, 2024Protein powder feels like a simple solution to help you reach your protein goals — but finding the right one can be intimidating. There are seemingly endless options with labels full of mystery ingredients. To decode the fine print and figure out what ingredients we want in our protein powder, we turned to Andrea Soares, RDN, who specializes in sports nutrition at Top Nutrition Coaching. What ingredients should be in my protein powder?
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Claudia Rupcich |Karell Roxas |Kamini Ramdeen
Dr. Becky tackles how parents can handle work stress, set screen boundaries, and foster independence — all while balancing busy lives. Scripts included.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Maria McCallen |Karell Roxas |Claudia Rupcich
ICYMI, hot girls have stomach issues. That’s what social media has been telling us in recent years, while offering a seemingly simple remedy: Prebiotics and probiotics. But what exactly are they, and should you take them? Here’s what Daniel Kim, DO, a board-certified family physician at Medical Offices of Manhattan, says. What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Claudia Rupcich |Maria McCallen |Karell Roxas
There is so much we have to be on top of when it comes to adulting, and sometimes, towel hygiene doesn’t make the top of the list. But keeping bathroom towels fresh and sanitary is important for your health. Chances are, you might not be swapping them out frequently enough. How often should I wash my bathroom towels? For bath towels: After every two to four uses, says Dr. Leah Ansell, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Treiber Dermatology Associates.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Claudia Rupcich
There is so much we have to be on top of when it comes to adulting, and sometimes, towel hygiene doesn’t make the top of the list. But keeping bathroom towels fresh and sanitary is important for your health. Chances are, you might not be swapping them out frequently enough. How often should I wash my bathroom towels? For bath towels: After every two to four uses, says Dr. Leah Ansell, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Treiber Dermatology Associates.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Claudia Rupcich |Maria McCallen |Karell Roxas
Chances are you've either seen questions about your family medical history on a medical form, or your doctor has asked you about it directly. But how exactly can it impact your health? We asked Gabriella Farkas, MD, a medical director at Nurx. How important is my family medical history? It’s important, but family genetics aren't everything, says Farkas. If one of your family members was diagnosed with a certain disorder, you could be more likely to develop the same condition.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
theskimm.com | Claudia Rupcich |Maria McCallen |Karell Roxas
We’ve been getting mixed messages about the benefits of multivitamins for years. But what do experts say when it comes to their effects on longevity? We asked Vanessa King, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Probably not. A recent NIH observational study found that taking multivitamins didn’t increase longevity for healthy adults. “[These] adults who have balanced diets without deficiencies may not get much of a longevity benefit from a multivitamin,” says King.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
link.theskimm.com | Sami Roberts |Claudia Rupcich
Hello. Everything I’ve read about achieving “great sleep” includes having a consistent routine. Oh, I’m consistent.
