Author: Katie Rose

Four out of 10 adults between the ages of 18 and 44 have an often-overlooked health condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes, according to research published in 2022 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism: Insulin resistance. When you have insulin resistance, your body doesn’t respond effectively to insulin, a hormone that pushes blood glucose into your cells where it can be used for energy, says the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Because of this, the body demands more insulin to help the cells absorb glucose. “This leads to higher levels of both insulin and…

Every morning, Jeni Gutke swallows 12 pills. In the evening, she takes 15 more, then another before bed. She also takes an injectable medication once weekly, and two other medications as needed. Gutke, of Joliet, Illinois, has polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and the medications and supplements help the 45-year-old cope with migraines, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety and depression that come with the complex hormonal condition. Not one of Gutke’s medications are technically “PCOS drugs.” The Food and Drug Administration has not approved a medication specifically for PCOS, which is often linked to infertility, irregular or missed…

Having people over at your house, whether it’s for a casual get-together or a fancy dinner party, can be stress-inducing — especially if you have anxious or perfectionist tendencies. Perhaps you’re someone who obsesses over every detail of your home needing to be pristine. Maybe you find it hard to enjoy hosting because you’re preoccupied with what guests will think of your space. But there’s no sense wasting time and energy agonizing over stuff that isn’t going to be very meaningful — or even noticeable — to your guests. That’s why we asked experts in all things homes and hosting to…

Christine Quinn’s husband, Christian Richard, was arrested again, Yahoo Entertainment can confirm, just one day after an alleged domestic violence incident. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) says Richard “was arrested for violation of a restraining order” on Wednesday night. Richard returned to the home he shares with the former Selling Sunset star and their 2-year-old son, but it’s unclear who called the cops. He was released Thursday on $30,000 bond, records show. The 44-year-old entrepreneur allegedly injured his son on March 19 while attempting to throw a glass bottle at Quinn. Here’s what’s going on. Richard was charged…

The impending Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving in April is one of the most anticipated events in the blockchain and crypto world, and for good reason. In the three previous halvings, the price of Bitcoin surged higher afterward, and many investors expect the same thing to happen this time around. As a result, many investors are planning to buy Bitcoin before the halving event. But which other cryptocurrencies stand to benefit from the halving? Here are four that could be ready to soar. Cryptocurrencies highly correlated with Bitcoin Although the prices of all cryptocurrencies are correlated with Bitcoin to some degree, a handful of…

The 2024 awards season has officially ended. January kicked things off with the Golden Globes, Critic’s Choice Awards, and Emmys. February brought us the SAG Awards and Grammys, while March rounded things out with the Oscars. Every year, when award season rolls around, we’re always excited about one thing: the beauty looks our favorite celebs debut on the red carpet. While their hair and makeup are rightfully the main attraction, we’re always eager to see the manicures they choose to accompany their look. And there was certainly a wealth of stunning manicures to gaze at this season. From Anya Taylor Joy’s silver velvet nails to Kourtney Kardashian’s baby…

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RDBell peppers are vibrant and popular vegetables that come in many colors including red, orange, yellow and green. Green peppers are unripe, offering a slightly more bitter and earthy flavor than their sweeter, more ripe counterparts. And if you ask us, dishes like Veggie Fajitas, Chicken Paprikash Soup and Sheet-Pan Sausage & Peppers wouldn’t be the same without them. They are full of vitamins and minerals that can benefit your health, but what happens when you eat them regularly or multiple times per week? We spoke with nutrition experts to get the scoop.Bell Pepper NutritionOne medium red bell pepper…

Showering is a basic part of most people’s daily routines. But can your preferred shower time—morning or night—have an effect on your health? This debate between people who shower in the morning and those who shower at night has raged on for years. Online, creators make bold claims about why their showering habit of choice is best, with some even arguing that science backs up their preference. Though the two camps are staunchly divided, whether you shower in the morning or at night may not have significant implications for your health. Across a range of specialties, healthcare providers agreed that, in general, you can shower…

Want to build a better brain? In this series, we’re exploring expert-led tips and POVs on the latest research on improving cognition and brain health in different sectors of life. A quick Internet search of “how to get smarter” will reveal dozens of options to boost your brain health, from free online memory games to $3,000 “cognitive enhancement devices.” While these things are all well and good, experts say that none of them will make quite as much of a difference in your brain power as what you eat every day. “Your diet plays a huge role in your brain health,” says Jeffery…

Stop what you’re doing — how’s your heart? A strong, healthy heart isn’t just about keeping up during exercise. Measuring how well your heart works at rest is just as important for unlocking a longer life and better fitness. Your resting heart rate (how many times your heart beats per minute while you’re calm and sitting or lying down) can be a helpful sign of overall health and fitness, according to Dr. Edo Paz, a cardiologist at White Plains Hospital and senior vice president of medical affairs at the digital health company Hello Heart. “Your resting heart rate tells you…