Talk about grapevine expectations. Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet tip for managing stress eating. He recommends that frozen grapes melt in your mouth. “Cold temperature activates TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which then trigger the release of dopamine — and this is responsible for pleasure, similar …
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead …
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men. The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the front of the neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism, support growth, and promote brain development, among other vital functions. Dr. Kepal Patel, co-director of the Thyroid Program …