Diana Bruk

1 week ago | nypost.com | Diana Bruk

Seasoning is arguably the most exciting part of eating food, as it has the power to enhance natural flavors and add complexity to any dish. But one cardiologist is sounding the alarm on a supposedly upscale seasoning — and, fair warning, her advice might leave you feeling salty. While salt is an essential electrolyte that plays a crucial role in fluid balance and nerve and muscle function, too much of it can spike your blood pressure, thereby increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

1 week ago | nypost.com | Diana Bruk

Originally developed as summer training for cross-country skiers in Finland, Nordic walking uses specially designed poles with glove-like straps to help propel the body forward with each step. This unique technique recruits the arms, shoulders, chest and core while reducing strain on the joints, unlike trekking poles that are mostly used for stability on uneven terrain. Studies have shown that it burns up to 67% more calories than a standard stroll and engages nearly every major muscle group.

1 week ago | nypost.com | Diana Bruk

A growing number of sleep-deprived social media users are turning to magnesium glycinate — dubbed mag glycinate by cool people on TikTok — for a smoother ride to dreamland. But is it truly a natural knockout? Or is this just another TikTok trend you can hit snooze on? You’ve probably already heard of magnesium, an essential mineral that’s become a main ingredient of the viral Sleepy Girl Mocktail.

1 week ago | news.com.au | Diana Bruk

Those delicious darlings on every brunch menu may be more than just a creamy topping. It turns out avocado may just be the key to restful slumber, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers tracked 969 adults aged 25 and over who had abdominal obesity, which is characterised as a waistline that is 35 inches or more for women and 40 inches or more for men.

1 week ago | nypost.com | Diana Bruk

This will brighten your mood. A surprising new study has found that some common medication used to make people feel better might also be effective in the fight against cancer. “These drugs have been widely and safely used to treat depression for decades, so repurposing them for cancer would be a lot easier than developing an entirely new therapy,” Dr. Lili Yang, a member of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA, said in a press release.