Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’; trend reflects overwhelmed lifestyles

On Chinese social media, people are sharing the latest move they have invented to get by: making human food. The hashtag "human food" has over 5.4 million views on a social media platform. The main ingredients for human food are those commonly seen in salads, such as green peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, corn, beef and shrimps.

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According to health experts, people need to stop falling for "wellness" trends like "Looksmaxxing", "MLM diet products," "Chiropractors", "exercises", "extreme workouts" and "carnivore diets" are dangerous fads.

Common daily food may slow biological aging in men: study

The study investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected 48 overweight men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period in Japan. The men who consumed probiotic yogurt, adjusted their diets and exercised showed a statistically significant reduction in their biological aging by 2.2%.

15 things I consumed this week

This week in Maybe Baby, there's an essay on "bad taste," some recs for pregnant-friendly dresses that aren't technically "maternity," the perfect polenta recipe, and more. This Sunday, she'll be off for summer hours, but she recommends her 2023 essay "Unhappy Medium" and Maria Zorn's "35 and 1".

Meal scanner apps in the test: How accurate are they really?

All the self-optimizers make me nervous. For every “Longevity” posted, I prepare myself an unhealthy meal. Protein shakes, fitness bracelets and sleep trackers are too much for me. I have the flight reflex whenever a protein influencer with tattoos up to his neck philosophizes about low-fat quark.

Inside the word-of-mouth wellness club Manhattan moms are flocking to — with their daughters

The Pearl is a wellness club on the Upper East Side that caters to women of all ages. It's part fitness studio, part social club, part multigenerational event space for personal development programming and bachelorette parties. Founder Marcella Guarino Hymowitz started New York Cheer and Dance, a youth cheerleading program.

California standardizes date labeling, Virginia bans foam food containers

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Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’; trend reflects overwhelmed lifestyles
Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’; trend reflects overwhelmed lifestyles

On Chinese social media, people are sharing the latest move they have invented to get by: making human food. The hashtag "human food" has over 5.4 million views on a social media platform. The main ingredients for human food are those commonly seen in salads, such as green peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, corn, beef and shrimps.

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Viewpoint: 21 worthless wellness trends inspired by RFK, Jr.’s ill-informed MAHA followers that can harm or even kill you.
Viewpoint: 21 worthless wellness trends inspired by RFK, Jr.’s ill-informed MAHA followers that can harm or even kill you.

According to health experts, people need to stop falling for "wellness" trends like "Looksmaxxing", "MLM diet products," "Chiropractors", "exercises", "extreme workouts" and "carnivore diets" are dangerous fads.

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Common daily food may slow biological aging in men: study
Common daily food may slow biological aging in men: study

The study investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected 48 overweight men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period in Japan. The men who consumed probiotic yogurt, adjusted their diets and exercised showed a statistically significant reduction in their biological aging by 2.2%.

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15 things I consumed this week
15 things I consumed this week

This week in Maybe Baby, there's an essay on "bad taste," some recs for pregnant-friendly dresses that aren't technically "maternity," the perfect polenta recipe, and more. This Sunday, she'll be off for summer hours, but she recommends her 2023 essay "Unhappy Medium" and Maria Zorn's "35 and 1".

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Meal scanner apps in the test: How accurate are they really?
Meal scanner apps in the test: How accurate are they really?

All the self-optimizers make me nervous. For every “Longevity” posted, I prepare myself an unhealthy meal. Protein shakes, fitness bracelets and sleep trackers are too much for me. I have the flight reflex whenever a protein influencer with tattoos up to his neck philosophizes about low-fat quark.

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Inside the word-of-mouth wellness club Manhattan moms are flocking to — with their daughters
Inside the word-of-mouth wellness club Manhattan moms are flocking to — with their daughters

The Pearl is a wellness club on the Upper East Side that caters to women of all ages. It's part fitness studio, part social club, part multigenerational event space for personal development programming and bachelorette parties. Founder Marcella Guarino Hymowitz started New York Cheer and Dance, a youth cheerleading program.

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California standardizes date labeling, Virginia bans foam food containers
California standardizes date labeling, Virginia bans foam food containers

2026 has already seen multiple new packaging laws related to plastic bags, bottles and more. July 1 was the start date for a few more. California standardizes food date labels. All food vendors in Virginia will have to comply with an expanded polystyrene container ban come July 1. Connecticut outlawed intentionally added PFAS in numerous product categories. Washington designated Circular Action Alliance as its PRO.

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