HEALTH: GOLDSEA

Turn Tofu into a Muscle-Building Power Bowl

Tofu's healthy amino-acid profile can be pumped up with the right companion foods.

Molecules Your Body Loses with Age—And How to Replenish Them

Check out these evidence-based approaches to address age-related molecular decline.

Why We Fall into Bad Romances—And What to Do About It

Learn to recognize how the bad-romance trap works and how to keep from falling into it.

Dying to Burn Calories When You're Sick?

Your immune system is probably already burning what you would have burned in your normal workout to bring you back to health.

Can You Become Fit Enough to Avoid Colds and Flus?

Fitness does enhance your immune system but overtraining can weaken it as well.

Is Your High IQ Cramping Your Dating Style?

How to avoid the analysis paralysis that can make some brainy Asian Americans miss the moment and lose the connections needed to form relationships.

How America's Germaphobia Contributes to Arthritis, Obesity, Depression, Chronic Fatigue

Your health may improve if you accept that your body was made to thrive in a world filled with germs.

American Dishes That Best Nutritionally Complement East and South Asian Diets

If you've ever wondered how to best balance nutritional deficiencies in your routine Asian diets, take a look at these dishes.

How to Be a Bogus Vegan

You don't actually have to eat those disgusting pricey vegan foods to pull off the ultimate urban image scam.

Should You Work Out Even When You Slept Badly?

Feeling like a rag doll after only 4 hours of sleep shouldn't necessarily keep you from your scheduled workout.

Skinny Girl Gets Superhero Glutes in 5 Months

Pop culture editor Kelli Luu reveals how she sculpted a strong shapely glutes to top off her volleyball legs — without a BBL.

Is Your Fast-Track Lifestyle Causing Hair Loss?

The demands of on-the-go careers can provide too much stress and not enough of the nutrients, sleep and regular moderate exercise to keep your body ...

You May Be a Coffee Junkie for the Right Reasons, Even If It’s Decaf

You may well be addicted to the wide variety of health benefits that drinking even decaffeinated coffee can confer.

11 Molecules in Your Rich Uncle's Supplement Case

Check out the molecules likely to keep popping into the mouths of the rich and healthy.

Testosterone, Baldness, Prostate Cancer and SHBG

Higher levels of sex-hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) helps protect Asian men from bad testosterone side effects like acne, baldness, heart attacks and prostate cancer.

Victor Wong Talks Jiu Jitsu, Kettle Bells and Dropping 20 Pounds

A tournament-level martial artist takes us through jiu jitsu's journey from Japan to Brazil to UFC and his own physical journey to get the conditioning ...

Fit Lactose-Intolerant Asian Insomniac Who Gets Cold Sores?

Congratulations! You're perfectly matched for amino acid supplementation with lysine.

Diaries of My Older Sister

The suicide of his brilliant and beautiful sister Katie in her college dorm inspires Terry Bu's reflections on societal pressures and negative self-talk. (Excerpted from ...

Beta Blockers Don't Help Heart Attack Patients Says Major Study

A pill commonly given to heart-attack patients had no impact on a study involving 8,500 patients.

Black Beans, Seaweed Said to Help Prevent Graying

Eating black beans, sesame seeds and seaweed will help you resist premature graying and hair loss.

What Type of Workers Get the Best Sleep?

The occupations that enjoy the best sleep are those with hours that align with your circadian rhythm, involve less stress, require steady workloads and offer ...

Why Do Europeans Eat Safer and Healthier than Americans?

Stricter, more health-focused European food safety standards ensure Europeans have access to safer dairy, meats, wheat, oat, soy and baked goods.

Can Processed Foods Be Good for You?

Some processed foods can offer valuable nutrition not easily obtained from other sources, but the level of processing makes a big difference in health outcomes.

Are You Crazy?

Some mental health conditions can be more reliably identified through self-assessment, but Asian Americans can benefit from being more open-minded about the benefits of seeking ...

Fibermaxxing Is One Health Trend That's Good for You

The practice encourages strategically maximizing fiber intake throughout the day to promote digestive health.

Blue Zones Offer Health Lessons Compatible with Asian American Lifestyles

The 90-plus years lifespans in Blue Zones owe not to genetics but to balanced and spiritual lifestyles that are highly compatible with Asian American values.

Microplastics in the Asian Diet and How to Reduce It

The typical Asian diet may potentially put you at a higher risk for ingesting nano- and microplastics than the average American diet.

What's Behind Asian American Longevity?

Diet, lifestyle, lower stress linked to socioeconomic status, genetics and access to healthcare are primary factors giving Asian Americans longer life expectancies compared to other ...

Supplements Can Offset Nutritional Deficiencies and Extend Metabolic Efficiency

Today's nutritional supplements can help ensure sufficient nutrition and also help extend your health span by compensating for age-related cellular deficiencies.

Coffee vs. Tea: Wake Up to the Better Choice

Both coffee and tea can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, but they offer different experiences due to varying caffeine levels and the presence of other ...

Stay Extra Alive with 30-Second Death Struggles

Intervals of intense exertion are what keeps bodies youthful by releasing human growth hormones.

Gene Mutations that Impact Asians Most Severely

The prevalence of certain key genetic variants within Asian populations have been shown to impact their health in unique ways.

Your Soap and Shampoo May Be Harming Your Skin

Many commercially available soaps and shampoos contain chemicals that can have adverse effects on the human body, skin and hair.

Indian vs. American Food: The Healthier Choice

Indian meals are often designed to include a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats while ingredients in American food have been stripped of nutrients through ...

Korean vs American Barbecue Health Comparison

Korean BBQ is the healthier option due to its cooking style and the healthier side dishes that typically accompany it.

The Race Is on for the Next Weight Loss Drug

Big pharma manufacturers are developing several experimental drugs in the race to design the next blockbuster medication for obesity and diabetes.

For Some Asians Alcohol Poses Risk of More than Flushing

People of east Asian ancestry are most at risk for alcohol intolerance, but the condition can affect people of all races and ethnicities.

Whey Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein: A Tough Choice

Those looking to add muscle mass and overall vitality find different advantages and disadvantages from whey protein and plant-based protein.

Japanese Walking Brings Interval Training to the Masses

The Japanese walking fitness trend has gone viral online and promises major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.

Chinese GLP-1, Cagrilintide Used by Americans to Lose Weight Cheaply

Some Americans have begun concocting homemade injections using Chinese GLP-1 and cagrilintide to avoid the high cost of FDA-approved weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Wegovy, Zepbound Users Mostly Continue Past a Year

Sustained use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is increasing due to easing shortages, expanding insurance coverage and better medical care in managing side effects.

11 Molecules That Preserve Muscle Mass During Weight Loss

Leading drugmakers have developed molecules that promise to preserve or grow muscle mass while fat is being lost.

Breast Cancer Rates Rising Fast Among Asian American Women

Over the past quarter century women of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent have transitioned from having among the lowest breast cancer rates to ...

AI-Designed DNA Fragments Used to Control Gene Expression in Mammal Cells

In a major breakthrough researchers used generative AI to design synthetic molecules to control gene expression in healthy mammal cells.

Probiotics and NGPs Help Treat 5 Common Conditions

Probiotics and Next Generation Probiotics (NGPs) are being used to treat everything from weight management to skin conditions.

Melissa Tri Builds Power with Heavy Lifts and Honest Fuel

With a 405-pound hip thrust and unapologetic mindset, Melissa Tri redefines strength and representation in fitness.

The Mindset that Separates Lifelong Vitality from Middle-Age Decline

Five attitude adjustments are key to staying 21 for 60 years — or more.

New Test Assesses Colon Cancer Risk

A new gene test may help predict which colon cancer patients are at higher or lower risk of having their cancer return after surgery, doctors ...

Mexican Genomes Show Surprising Diversity

The most detailed look yet at the genetics of Mexicans is showing significant diversity, a finding that could help point the way to customized drugs ...

U.S. Women Focus More on Weight Than Health

Scan the breathless headlines at any magazine rack — Fight Flab in Minutes! Get Beach Ready! Add the skinny yet buxom model, and it should ...