Does L-carnitine help with weight loss? Here’s what the experts say

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Weight loss supplements are everywhere, and one ingredient you often see on labels is L-carnitine. Touted as a “fat-burning” compound, it has become popular among gym-goers, fitness enthusiasts, and those looking to lose weight. But does it actually help you lose excess weight or is it just an overrated supplement? According to Dr. Dinesh Kumar, … Read more

Mental health apps for students are growing. Here’s what schools need to know

Mental health apps for students are growing. Here's what schools need to know

More teens are using AI-powered mental health apps, creating an opportunity for schools to leverage this technology to provide even more support to students. However, new risk assessments of popular technologies A word of caution to both students and educators. The market for these apps is unregulated and the products available may be harmful to … Read more

TikTok claims this move is elite for building defined abs. Here’s what experts say:

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3 minute read TikTok has a new fitness overfix feature called cable crunches. several creators teeth hype them for growing definition It claims to strengthen your abdominal muscles and be much more effective than a ton of random core exercises, but is that really true? Cable crunches are exactly what they sound like. Using a … Read more

Does creatine help with menopausal brain fog? What about bone health in people over 40? Here’s what the science says about supplements

White creatine powder used as a pre-workout performance booster.

Creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements on the planet, with new research linking it to healthy aging, especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Creatine has been widely studied as an ergogenic aid to exercise, helping improve lean muscle mass, strength, performance, and recovery, but it also improves cognitive function and may help … Read more

It’s the hottest new snack trend. Here’s why you should think twice before trying it.

It's the hottest new snack trend. Here's why you should think twice before trying it.

Who doesn’t get excited about having an afternoon snack or something delicious while watching “The Pit”? But not all snacks are created equal. If we want to choose nutritious snacks, what are the best options? And are these new “naked” and “natural” snack foods that are popping up everywhere really that much better for us … Read more