The new head of the Food and Drug Administration division that regulates infant formula was in recent months a corporate lawyer defending a top formula maker from claims that its product gave rise to debilitating harm to premature babies. Kyle A. Diamantas joined the F.D.A. last month to lead the food division, leaving the law…
After last week’s newsletter about the food my children eat (and don’t eat), I got about 10 times the number of emails I usually receive, a vast majority of them from parents saying they felt seen. So here I am, seeing you feeling seen! It’s an endless loop of sight! Honestly, it was great to…
Last Updated July 19, 2024 (originally published February 19, 2019) Key Takeaways While physical fitness still lies at the core of what most health and exercise professionals do every day, many clients are now seeking more holistic wellness. This blog explores wellness vs. fitness and covers the key elements of wellness for a balanced life,…
Odysseus has hit home port, so to speak, with the long awaited arrival of gas to fuel the kitchen. After a hampered opening about a year ago, and with some financial help from the nearby East Harlem community, the chef Johan Halsberghe is now serving the full menu at this homage to his native Belgium…
Key Takeaways This wide-ranging and fascinating conversation explores our current understanding of longevity science, lifespan vs. healthspan and the role of exercise in aging. Longevity is a commonly seen buzzword on social media these days, so it’s important for health and exercise professionals to understand the science behind the term and be able to explain it…
“Broccoli, again?” just became “Roasted broccoli, again!” Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. By Ali Slagle Ali Slagle is a recipe developer and regular contributor to NYT Cooking. Published March 4, 2025Updated March 5, 2025 When home cooks put away the steamer and started cranking their ovens instead, broccoli’s image…
In observation of Health Literacy Month, ACE created a FREE resource guide for health and exercise professionals, community leaders and individuals looking for trusted, evidence-based information on physical activity. In these PDFs, which you can find on the ACE Impact page, we answer common questions from those new to exercise or looking to get started,…
Refugee, prisoner, wine merchant, spy: Peter Sichel was many things in his long, colorful life, but he was probably most often identified as the man who made Blue Nun one of the most popular wines in the world in the 1970s and ’80s. At its peak, in 1985, 30 million bottles of this slightly sweet…
Key Takeaways This Q&A dives into longevity science and the science of aging in a very practical way. In addition to explaining the role of exercise in aging and providing tips for motivating and empowering clients through conversations about this trending topic, we explore exactly what types of exercise will have the biggest impact on…
There was theater at Dior on Day 1 of Paris Fashion Week. Powerful glamour at AlaĂŻa. But for real-life dressing drama, nothing compared to the fashion show that took place in front of the luminous glass pyramid of the Louvre on the opening evening of the collections, as guests arrived for the museum’s gala Grand…