Skinny News

06/03/2026

Everyone is talking about GLP-1s and how they're transforming bodies all over the world. But, what about their side effects? Let's talk about the Most Common Side Effects of GLP-1s?

In recent years, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have ballooned in popularity. While GLP-1s have, for years, been a prescribed treatment for type 2 diabetes, they now are an FDA-approved weight-loss drug that also reduce the risk of certain cancers, heart disease, cognitive...

06/02/2026

Battling the blues? Studies making these dietary changes can help lower depression:

People who drink a glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie each day as part of the UK’s 5-a-day healthy eating guidance see improvements in their mental wellbeing, according to new research from Newcastle University, UK. In a new randomised controlled trial, adults with low intakes of fruit and ve...

06/01/2026

How you start your morning can not only shape your mood, but also affect your health. Small, consistent habits in the morning can help keep chronic inflammation in check.

How you start your morning can shape more than just your mood—it can also influence inflammation levels in your body. We hear a lot about the negative effects of inflammation, but it’s not always a problem. Acute inflammation is a normal, short-lived response that helps your body heal from injur...

05/31/2026

Do you know the difference between self-soothing and self-care? How do you take care of yourself and how do you calm yourself down when you're feeling overwhelmed?

05/29/2026

Yesterday, we posted about the benefits of a cold shower....but let's not forget about the hot stuff! Are there benefits to drinking hot water?

It’s well-established that drinking water is crucial for your health. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and almost all of the cells in our bodies need water to function. Recently, it’s become trendy to drink water that’s been boiled or warmed, with some claiming that it may help you l...

05/28/2026

We all know the ice bath fad, but what's the story? Do cold baths/showers really help you lose weight?

Wearing an ice vest or taking daily cold showers could help people lose weight, according to researchers. Despite the growing popularity of cold-water swimming and freezing plunges, to date there is minimal data on the health benefits of cold exposure. But a study of 47 adults with obesity or overwe...

05/27/2026

Is it better to focus on diet, exercise or both?

When it comes to weight loss, there’s no shortage of advice, whether that’s to cut carbs (maybe, but not all carbs!), try intermittent fasting (this definitely isn’t for everyone), walk 10,000 steps a day (research shows it’s actually less). Amid all the noise, the one question that keeps co...

05/22/2026

Getting your steps in every day is great for health and has been shown to improve posture, joint health, mood and body mass index (BMI)... but how did 10,000 steps a day become the magic number for weight loss?

Permission to take things down a step. Getting your steps in every day is great for health and has been shown to improve posture, joint health, mood and body mass index (BMI), a measurement used to categorize healthy and unhealthy weight. But while 10,000 steps is sold as the magic number to achieve...

05/21/2026

Whether you’re new to strength training or a seasoned weightlifter, eating a nutritious diet is crucial to fuel your body and grow muscles during exercise:

Whether you’re new to strength training or a seasoned weightlifter, eating a nutritious diet is crucial to fuel your body and grow muscles during exercise. If you’re looking to get stronger and increase muscle mass, you may first think about how you can change your strength training routine to s...

05/20/2026

Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early is key for heart and brain health. Learn how to manage your cholesterol and how lifestyle affects your heart health:

With so much information available, it can be difficult to understand what cholesterol is – and why it’s important. Knowing your personal risk of developing heart disease and managing your cholesterol early through healthy habits, regular screening and informed care is key for heart and brain he...