After a year in which scientists raced to understand Covid-19 and to develop treatments and vaccines to stop its spread, Cleveland Clinic is partnering with IBM to use next-generation technologies to advance healthcare research and potentially prevent the next public health crisis.

The two organizations on Tuesday announced the creation of the "Discovery Accelerator," which will apply technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence to pressing life sciences research questions. As part of the partnership, Cleveland Clinic will become the first private-sector institution to buy and operate an on-site IBM quantum computer, called the Q System One. Currently, such machines only exist in IBM labs and data centers.

Quantum computing is expected to expedite the rate of discovery and help tackle problems with which existing computers struggle.

The accelerator is part of Cleveland Clinic's new Global Center for Pathogen Research & Human Health, a facility introduced in January on the heels of a $500 million investment by the clinic, the state of Ohio and economic development nonprofit JobsOhio to spur innovation in the Cleveland area.

The new center is dedicated to researching and developing treatments for viruses and other disease-causing organisms. That will include some research on Covid-19, including why it causes ongoing symptoms (also called "long Covid") for some who have been infected.

"Covid-19 is an example" of how the center and its new technologies will be used, said Dr. Lara Jehi, chief research information officer at the Cleveland Clinic.

"But ... what we want is to prevent the next Covid-19," Jehi told CNN Business. "Or if it happens, to be ready for it so that we don't have to, as a country, put everything on hold and put all of our resources into just treating this emergency. We want to be proactive and not reactive."

Quantum computers process information in a fundamentally different way from regular computers, so they will be able to solve problems that today's computers can't. They can, for example, test multiple solutions to a problem at once, making it possible to come up with an answer in a fraction of the time it would take a different machine.

Applied to healthcare research, that capability is expected to be useful for modeling molecules and how they interact, which could accelerate the development of new pharmaceuticals. Quantum computers could also improve genetic sequencing to help with cancer research, and design more efficient, effective clinical trials for new drugs, Jehi said.

Ultimately, Cleveland Clinic and IBM expect that applying quantum and other advanced technologies to healthcare research will speed up the rate of discovery and product development. Currently, the average time from scientific discovery in a lab to getting a drug to a patient is around 17 years, according to the National Institutes of Health.

"We really need to accelerate," Jehi said. "What we learned with the Covid-19 pandemic is that we cannot afford, as a human race, to just drop everything and focus on one emergency at a time."

Part of the problem: It takes a long time to process and analyze the massive amount of data generated by healthcare, research and trials something that AI, quantum computing and high-performance computing (a more powerful version of traditional computing) can help with. Quantum computers do that by "simulating the world," said Dario Gil, director of IBM Research.

"Instead of conducting physical experiments, you're conducting them virtually, and because you're doing them virtually through computers, it's much faster," Gil said.

For IBM, the partnership represents an important proof point for commercial applications of quantum computing. IBM currently offers access to quantum computers via the cloud to 134 institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Daimler, but building a dedicated machine on-site for one organization is a big step forward.

"What we're seeing is the emergency of quantum as a new industry within the world of information technology and computing," Gil said. "What we're seeing here in the context of Cleveland Clinic is ... a partner that says, 'I want the entire capacity of a full quantum computer to be [dedicated] to my research mission."

The partnership also includes a training element that will help educate people on how to use quantum computing for research which is likely to further grow the ecosystem around the new technology.

Cleveland Clinic and IBM declined to detail the cost of the quantum system being installed on the clinic's campus, but representatives from both organizations called it a "significant investment." Quantum computers are complex machines to build and maintain because they must be stored at extremely cold temperatures (think: 200 times colder than outer space).

The Cleveland Clinic will start by using IBM's quantum computing cloud offering while waiting for its on-premises machine to be built, which is expected to take about a year. IBM plans to later install at the clinic a more advanced version of its quantum computer once it is developed in the coming years.

Jehi, the Cleveland Clinic research lead, acknowledged that quantum computing technology is still nascent, but said the organization wanted to get in on the ground floor.

"It naturally needs nurturing and growing so that we can figure out what are its applications in healthcare," Jehi said. "It was important to us that we design those applications and we learn them ourselves, rather than waiting for others to develop them."

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Synopsys, one of the largest vendors of electronic-design-automation (EDA) software, rolled out a unified suite of simulation software that promises to speed up the design of systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), systems-in-package (SiPs), and memory chips for use in data centers, 5G, automotive, artificial intelligence (AI), and other areas.

Today, the most advanced chips have billions of transistors, but it is impossible for engineers to verify by hand every single facet of the chip before it is manufactured. Failure to accurately test the blueprint of a chip for mistakes can drag out the development process and raise the possibility of a premature failure in the device in the future, which can damage a companys reputation.

"EDA is the unknown soldier of the semiconductor design process," said Hany Elhak, who handles product management and marketing for the custom IC and physical verification group at Synopsys. But as chips have become vastly more complicated in recent years, circuit simulation software has become an indispensable part of every engineer's toolbox (Fig.1).

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Synopsys sells software tools based on the industry-standard SPICE simulation technology. SPICE is used to create a computer model of an analog or other electronic circuit and put it through its paces to test whether it works as intended. SPICE can also be used to identify potential areas for improvement and test planned changes to the design without being forced to prototype it.

But when it comes to SoCs or SiPs consisting of memory, analog, radio frequency (RF), digital, and other blocks of intellectual property (IP) on the same silicon die or package, vendors have had to use differentdesign and verification tools for every part of the IC. But according to Synopsys, these disparate tools are not cut out for huge amount of complexity in modern chips.

The electronic design software giant said that it integrated all its simulation software into a single solution, PrimeSim Continuum, aimed at analog, mixed-signal, RF, and custom digital memory designs. The all-in-one system allows its customers to mix and match different simulation engines (Fig. 2) to simulate different parts of the SoC and run them all from the same environment.

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To boost productivity, Synopsys said it enhanced the SPICE and FastSPICE architectures at the heart of the software, giving it the speed and capacity to test semiconductor designs up to 10 times faster than previously without giving up the accuracy of the analysis. Synopsys said PrimeSim Continuum can shorten the time it takes to bring products to market and, in turn, reduce costs.

As the semiconductor industry crams more and more transistors on tiny squares of silicon, Synopsys is trying to keep up with the needs of chip vendors with faster and more accurate simulation software.

Synopsys said more of its customers are bringing power management ICs, radio frequency ICs, and other analog chips previously slapped on the circuit board (PCB) in a smartphone or other device on the same slice of silicon as the CPU, I/O and memory. These increasingly heterogeneous SoCs are also housing larger slices of embedded memory and faster I/O. (Fig. 3).

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Another problem on the semiconductor industrys plate is increased parasiticsor unwanted resistance, inductance, or capacitance in electronic circuitsas these types of chips scale to smaller and smaller nodes. The analog parts of the IC are also more vulnerable to variations that occur as a result of the IC production process. These slight aberrations can cause bugs or a complete failure of the IC in the future, adding to the challenges of verification.

Instead of loading all the different components of a smartphone or other device on a single die, other vendors are rolling out chips based on a system-in-package, or SiP, approach. That opens the door for vendors to create many different chips based on different nodes and then seal them all up together to wring out more performance, reduce power, or add new features.

"It is both scale complexity and system complexity that have been increasing," Elhak said. "You need to simulate not only the chip itself but at the same time all its interactions with other chips in the package," he added. The result in more simulations with longer runtimes and higher levels of accuracy to weed out potential weaknesses in the blueprint of the chip.

Synopsys said its latest solution brings together a wide range of different simulation engines in a single environment that is engineered for ease of use and improved productivity (Fig. 4).

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The all-in-one solution includes its PrimeSim SPICE technology for analog, radio frequency, and digital verification; PrimeSim HSPICE, its gold-standard signoff software for foundation IP as well as signal and power integrity; PrimeSim XA, a FastSPICE tool for mixed-signal and SRAM designs; and PrimeSim Pro, its latest FastSPICE architecture for DRAM and flash-memory chips. Linking them all together is PrimeWave, its new design environment.

"All of these engines are combined in a single, unified solution," Elhak said. "We allow you to use the right engine for any of the technologies you are verifying. Synopsys said PrimeSim is one of the cornerstones of its custom design platform, and it is also integrated with its suite of verification software so that customers can resolve problems that turn up in PrimeSim.

Synopsys said the tools are currently being used by Samsung Electronics, NVIDIA, and other early-access customers. The company's major rivals are EDA heavyweights Cadence Design Systems and Siemens EDA.

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EDA software uses huge amounts of computational horsepower, and semiconductor giants maintain colossal data centers or rent out computing power over the cloud to run them. But creating computer models of electronic circuits with millions to billions of elements and then testing them all out can take a day or more. SPICE is the bottleneck for signing off any large chip design, Elhak warned.

Today, semiconductor firms run thousands of simulations on the most intricately-designed chips before sending the final blueprint to a foundry to be manufactured. That further drags out the chip design process.

Synopsys is trying to solve the speed bottleneck with its state-of-the-art SPICE architecture. The company said that it delivers up to three times faster performance for analog, memory, RF, and other IC designs byscaling to more CPU cores. Synopsys said it can wring out up to 10 times more performance by taking advantage of accelerated computing on NVIDIA GPUs, without giving up accuracy (Fig. 5).

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"As modern compute workloads evolve, the scale and complexity of analog IC designs have moved beyond the capacity of traditional circuit simulators," said Edward Lee, vice president of mixed-signal design at NVIDIA, in a statement. He said that the improvements in PrimeSim SPICE shortens the time it takes to carry out verification on analog ICs from days to hours.

Synopsys said it upgraded its underlying FastSPICE architecture to model more advanced 3D DRAMincluding high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in data centersand flash-memory chip designs. The PrimeSim Pro tool uses advanced partitioning and modeling technologies to split simulations into more manageable parts, promising two to five times the speed of other solutions on the market (Fig. 6).

"Relentless technology scaling and innovations around DRAM architecture have resulted in larger and more complex memory designs requiring higher simulation performance and capacity," said Jung Yun Choi, corporate vice president of memory design technology at Samsung. He added that PrimeSim Pro could "keep pace with the capacity needs of our advanced memory designsand allow us to meet our aggressive time-to-results targets."

Synopsys said PrimeSim XA, PrimeSim HSPICE, PrimeSim SPICE, and PrimeSim Pro are all supported by leading foundries, including TSMC and Samsung, on advanced process nodes.

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Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have made it more challenging to exercise as often (or as intensely) as some people did before.

In fact, many of us have found ourselves practicing a more sedentary lifestyle, gaining unwanted weight over the past year.

But as restrictions ease, a number of us have started thinking how to approach losing weight and embracing exercise in a healthy, measured way.

New research published in the journal Nutrients may make that task easier.

The study examined the connection between physical activity and its effects on both how and what we eat.

The findings offer some interesting insight into our relationship with fitness and food, and may help provide a clearer road map for people looking to make lifestyle changes.

For the study, researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Nebraska surveyed 41 healthy adults 23 women and 18 men between ages 19 and 29.

The participants had an average body mass index (BMI) of 23.7. This is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight.

Generally, a BMI over 25 indicates a person might be overweight.

They were then randomly assigned either a 45-minute session of exercise or a 45-minute rest period at their first visit. They would then switch and complete the opposite session at their second visit with the researchers.

During each visit, those assigned to the exercise group were given electronic questionnaires before physical activity about how hungry or full they were, their preferred amount of food to eat, and a choice between types of food that differed in how long it would take to eat them.

The participants would then let the researchers know what their preferred food quantities were by writing down the portion size they would like for each type of food item.

The researchers collected these preferences for both immediate and later consumption of the food after 4 hours.

Once they answered this questionnaire, participants would complete their 45 minutes of exercise on a bicycle ergometer. Right after finishing, they would complete the questionnaire a second time and then again after a 30-minute recess.

Those who werent in the exercise group still completed all three rounds of questionnaires, but instead of 45 minutes of exercise, they had periods of rest.

The results?

The researchers found that exercise offered a greater increase in food quantities people chose. This was both right after exercise and then 30 minutes later.

They also found that exercise resulted in more desire for immediate consumption right after finishing their workout and 30 minutes after.

Most surprising to us was that the increase in hypothetical preferences for food amount and immediate consumption were already apparent, albeit not as strong, immediately after the exercise bout, study author Karsten Khler, PhD, professor of exercise, nutrition, and health at TUM, told Healthline.

Khler said that his research team expected the increase would be noticeable after the 30-minute postexercise period, but anticipated no increase right after exercise.

He said this is due to whats called exercise-induced anorexia, or a reduction in a persons sense of hunger or appetite during and right after exercise.

This phenomenon is caused by anorexigenic hormones and reactions in appetite-stimulating hormones as a result of exercise.

However, the fact that increases were less robust immediately after exercise when compared to 30-minute postexercise somewhat validates our initial assumption, he added.

When asked why someone might overeat or eat higher quantities of food after exercising, Khler said we generally know that the body responds to both psychological and physiological cues from exercise.

The psychological involves the sense of seeking a reward for completing a workout, while the physiological derives from metabolic and endocrine cues from your body that stimulate food intake in order to compensate for the increased energy expenditure of exercise, he said.

The research done by Khler and his team is certainly timely.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that obesity defined as a BMI of 30 or higher has tripled globally since 1975, and that 39 percent of adults 18 and over were overweight, according to 2016 figures.

About 13 percent of these people were living with obesity.

Concerns over weight and whether people are practicing enough physical activity have only been exacerbated during the pandemic.

Another recent study showed 61 percent of U.S. adults gained weight during the current health crisis, citing stress, lack of activity, and unhealthy shifts in eating habits as main drivers for weight changes.

When asked how common it is for people to practice the eating behaviors shown by the new study, Erica Sander, an exercise physiologist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), said that your body is smart, it will want to replace the energy it used.

The highly palatable foods, like pizza, can be more appealing when you are famished from a workout. If you are trying to lose fat mass and continuing rewarding every workout with extra calories, the scale wont budge, she told Healthline.

Sander, who wasnt affiliated with the new study, said that fat loss is not a math equation of calories in and calories out, its more like a chemistry set yoga, running, french fries, kale, stress from work, and a comfy couch at home all have a different impact on hormones in your body.

In order to lose weight, you need to maintain a caloric deficit, which is mainly driven by reduced calorie intake, Sander explained.

David Janke, an exercise physiologist at UCSF, added that most people know in general what they should or shouldnt eat after a workout.

I think there is a portion of people that exercise so they think they can eat whatever they want. However, this is a huge misconception that people have. To lose weight you must consume less calories than your body is using, he told Healthline, echoing Sander.

Janke used the example of someone doing a big workout that burns 600 calories, such as an hour of vigorous cardio exercise. Following that physical activity, they then consume a large jelly doughnut thats also roughly 600 calories.

The hard work and exercise they did is now a wash because consuming a food that has literally no nutritional value and tons [of] calories puts the person right back where they started before the hour of cardio, said Janke, who also wasnt affiliated with the new study.

A huge portion of losing weight comes from what you eat, he added.

Khler said that planning your postexercise snack or meal before you actually work out might be a good way to go, rather than impulsively opting for those doughnuts.

Secondly, we also saw that there is a rather large inter-individual variability. Some participants wanted much more, others wanted less, he said.

That way, not everyone needs to follow my first advice. However, based on what we know from the literature and also from some preliminary analyses of our data set, those who are more likely to overeat following exercise also tend to have a higher weight/BMI, Khler explained.

Janke recommends you try to eat your meals at the same time each day. This allows your body to know when food is coming, and it can have something of a domino effect, helping with your appetite, digestion, and the rate at which your body processes fat, sugar, and cholesterol.

I also recommend that if someone is trying to lose weight and really has to have an unhealthy calorie-dense meal, then they should consume that meal for breakfast, Janke added. Giving your body a chance to use those calories throughout the day and for the exercise session.

Sander agreed with the above points, saying that having a plan is key. You should always plan to fuel your exercise as well as your recovery from exercise.

Your plan doesnt have to be stacked containers of meal prep in the fridge, it can start by only buying the food that fits your plan, she added.

What about recommendations for go-to foods?

Janke encourages people to have a snack of some kind within 30 to 45 minutes after their workout. He said thats the crucial anabolic window when its best to refuel your muscles after exercise.

A few of my go-to recommendations for a postexercise snack include: apples with a natural nut butter no additives hummus with carrots and broccoli, plain organic Greek yogurt with berries, and almonds with sweet potatoes, he said.

Sander said it really depends on the individual.

It varies depending on that persons nutritional needs and the kinds of exercise theyve just completed. A heavy gym session or a long bike ride might require completely different fuel before and after workout.

Sander also asserted that snacks and meals are different.

Some people swear they love a green protein shake after a workout where I usually prefer to have a meal. One of my first suggestions that fits many diet styles is to add more veggies and drink water, Sander said.

As a mountain biker, I need to have a plan for pre-, during, and post-rides. I like having a stack of waffles in the freezer, both sweet and savory; and its always a crowd pleaser if you bring enough to share, Sander added.

Both Janke and Sander said the pandemic weve been living through has certainly made life more complicated especially when it comes to approaching overall health, exercise, and nutrition.

The pandemic has created a unique situation where a lot of people are gaining weight. I believe there are several factors that contribute to the recent gain in weight seen in many Americans. Factors such as stress eating and increased inactivity due to the inability to do the physical activities people once did, Janke said.

Gyms have been closed, group exercise classes have been canceled, and the push to socially distance ourselves have made it harder for a lot of Americans to get the recommended amount of physical activity they should be getting, he added.

Sander said that its been a challenge for many this past year, especially with the loss of a sense of routine.

Today is a great day to start: Can you find an activity that you are comfortable with?' she said.

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Whether she's walking the runways at Paris Fashion Week or posing poolside for a print campaign, Bella Hadid has made a career of staying fit. However, you won't find the star sacrificing her health or happiness to get into runway-ready shape. In series of new ab-bearing photos, Hadid revealed her "secret" to her followers.

Read on to discover the star's exact diet and workout plan. And for more insight into how your favorite stars get in shape, check out Bachelorette Star Andi Dorfman Reveals Exact Workout and Diet in New Bikini Pics.

On April 20, Hadid posted a series of photos of herself to Instagram, revealing her toned abs, legs, and arms. "The secret is being yourself," she captioned the pictures. "Oooohhhh I just gave it away to em."

The star has admitted in the past that regular exercise is also an essential tool in her healthy living arsenaland one that similarly boosts her confidence.

"Put in 100% from the start to the end of a workout. There is nothing better than to push yourself to the limit, while making the most of it. Going to the gym for two hours with only 50% motivation is the best way of erasing the feeling of accomplishment and well-being that boosts self-confidence that you get from a workout," she told Vogue France.

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So, exactly how does a supermodel getand stayin shape? Hadid says that boxing has been a game-changer when it comes to keeping her toned and motivated.

"I train with my coach for intensive sessions. I run non-stop for 20 minutes followed by a boxing session and finally a series of weights targeting the abs and glutes," she told Vogue France. She even admitted to the magazine that her sister Gigi Hadid is her dream sparring partner, calling the fellow model "strong and sturdy both mentally and physically."

To keep her energy high during her workout, Hadid told Vogue France that she drinks "a smoothie, a juice, or a protein drink 30 minutes before the session." After she's done, she typically eats a meal with a mixture of protein and carbs, like chicken and brown rice. And for more celebrity transformations, check out Nicole Scherzinger Shares Her Exact Diet and Workouts in New Bikini Pics.

It's not just pre- and post-workout snacks that keep Hadid going strong all day. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, Hadid revealed that she has "really low blood sugar" and has to "eat all the time" to keep her energy up.

"I like having a good protein meal because I get really tired if I eat too much, so I try to fill myself up with things that will make me feel good," said the star.

Hadid doesn't shy away from her favorite carbs, either. The supermodel told Harper's Bazaar that, on mornings off when she doesn't feel like cooking, she typically visits the bagel shop near her apartment. "My go-to is an egg sandwich on a plain bagel," says Hadid.

She relies on coffee to keep her energy up, as well. "I'm also a big coffee drinker," she told Bazaar. "I'll have three espressos before noon." And if you want to know how stars shape up, check out DWTS Star Witney Carson Reveals Her Exact 30-Day Weight Loss Plan.

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Fruits are generally considered healthy as part of a balanced diet. However, some people with certain health conditions or dietary restrictions may find some fruits more suitable than others.

Whole fruits can be part of an overall healthy diet for many people. Diets that are rich in whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains support overall health and may help prevent some chronic conditions.

Fruits contain nutrients that may be lacking in the average diet, along with other beneficial plant compounds, such as various antioxidants.

For some people, certain types of fruit may be more desirable than others.

Some people or diets may consider certain fruits unhealthy, and, in some cases, there may be healthier alternatives for people to consider.

This article looks at why people with certain dietary restrictions or health conditions may wish to avoid certain fruits, which fruits they may wish to avoid, and some alternatives they may consider healthier.

Although fruit is generally a healthy staple in any diet, there are some factors that may make certain fruits unhealthy by a persons individual standards, based on any health conditions, dietary restrictions, or weight loss goals they may have.

For example, some people following low carbohydrate or ketogenic diets may restrict their fruit intake.

The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking system for carb foods such as fruit to measure how they affect blood sugar levels after a person eats them.

Foods with higher GI scores affect blood sugar more after ingestion, so they may not be the most healthy option for people who need to control their blood sugar levels, such as those with diabetes.

Even aside from GI scores, some people may be looking to cut higher sugar sources from their diet.

In general, fruit is a rich source of dietary sugars. This extra sugar may lead to the person eating more calories than intended.

For others, the sugar itself may be the thing they wish to avoid.

Some people may also look to eliminate certain fruits for being high in fats.

Fruits such as avocado and coconut are naturally high in fats. People who are following a low fat diet may not consider these fruits healthy for them, or they may want to avoid the extra calories from fat that these fruits have.

It is important to keep in mind that most whole fruits are healthy when a person eats them in moderation and as a part of a balanced diet.

No fruits are truly unhealthy in and of themselves.

However, some people may simply prefer not to eat certain fruits due to their higher sugar, fat, or calorie level that may interfere with their weight loss goals, current diet, or dietary restrictions.

Others, such as those with diabetes or allergies, may need to watch their intake of certain fruits for health reasons.

The following sections look at some fruits that certain people may consider unhealthy.

Bananas contain a number of important nutrients.

However, some people may not enjoy eating bananas due to their higher amounts of carbs, sugars, and calories per serving.

One banana contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Mangoes are rich in vitamins and some antioxidants.

However, they are also very rich in sugars that may affect blood sugar levels, so some people may need to avoid eating them.

One cup of mango contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Cherries are rich in antioxidants and important nutrients.

However, they also have a lot of sugar per serving, with little fiber to balance this out. Some people may choose to avoid eating cherries for this reason.

One cup of cherries contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm, and people use it for its meat, water, and oil.

Coconut is very high in fat, so it may not be ideal for people who are looking to reduce their fat or calorie intake.

One cup of fresh coconut contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Grapes contain important vitamins and antioxidants.

However, they are also high in sugars and have little fiber to balance this out.

One cup of grapes contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Lychees have a highly fragrant smell and taste, and they contain beneficial vitamins and antioxidants.

However, they may be too sweet for some people, and they have very little fiber to balance out their sugar content.

One cup of lychees contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Oranges are sources of fiber, water, and important vitamins, such as vitamin C.

Orange juice is a popular way to consume oranges, but it may not be as healthy as oranges themselves.

The juicing process removes much of the fiber from an orange, making it easier to consume more of it without becoming full.

Orange juice is also rich in sugars and is quite acidic, which may contribute to the erosion of tooth enamel.

About 1 cup of orange juice contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Dried fruit has had all of its water removed.

The result is a smaller, more nutrient dense version of the fruit. These tend to be sweeter and smaller than their whole fruit alternatives, which may make it easier to overeat them.

People who are watching their calorie or sugar intake may, therefore, want to avoid dried fruits.

When people use the term unhealthy fruits, they may be referring to the balance between sugars and fiber, the fat or carb content of the fruit, or other factors, such as the levels of vitamins or antioxidants in the fruit.

From these perspectives, there may be some fruits that are preferable for some people and in some diets.

In general, berries are well-rounded from a nutritional standpoint.

Although their exact composition will vary, many berries are typically lower in sugar than many other fruits and contain beneficial fiber and vitamins.

Berries also tend to have higher levels of phytochemicals and antioxidants that may support overall health.

Because of their unique composition, berries have been the subject of many studies.

For example, one meta-analysis in the journal Nutrients notes that having a high intake of various berries may help reduce weight, decrease caloric intake, and reduce the risk of conditions such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some types of cancer.

Watermelons name derives from the fact that it mostly comprises water. It is very low in calories while providing the sweet taste that many people desire from fruit.

One cup of watermelon contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Apples are rich in water and healthy fibers that may be more filling than some other options without being very calorie dense. They also provide important antioxidants to the body.

One large apple contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Grapefruit is low in calories and high in nutrients, including a number of helpful antioxidants.

One cup of grapefruit contains:

It also contains the following vitamins and minerals:

Although no fruit is inherently unhealthy, it is important to consider fruits in the context of a balanced, healthy diet.

Overeating some foods especially those high in sugars, fats, or calories may not be right for people with certain conditions or dietary restrictions.

These people may consider some fruits less healthy than others based on their personal needs. Trying other alternatives may help them maintain their health or reach their weight or body composition goals.

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As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the weather turns warmer and we see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, its also a time of renewed interest in setting new health goals.

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Many of us found our diets going a bit awry and workout routines disrupted throughout the pandemic. Plus there was an emotional component, the stress of the pandemic taking a toll on us all in different ways.

So as we come out of the pandemic, how can we establish new, healthier routines? Whats the best way to lose the weight weve gained during the pandemic? And where should our focus be as we start?

We spoke with psychologist and weight management specialist Leslie Heinberg, PhD to get the answers.

The first thing to understand, says Dr. Heinberg, is that a lot of us are in the same boat. Were now seeing the data and people did gain weight during the pandemic, she says. One study showed bout one-quarter of people whose BMI is in the normal range gained weight as did one-third of people whose BMI classifies them as obese.

Similar results from other studies show this has been a wide-scale issue during the pandemic so youre not alone. Theres a lot of thinking by people that, Oh, everyone else was training for a marathon and look what happened to me, says Dr. Heinberg. But thats not the case at all. Weve all been facing similar struggles.

The pandemic has brought about a series of lifestyle changes for many that are both good and bad, she says.

With the pandemic, weve seen data that shows people were eating much less fast food, doing more cooking at home and eating with their families more. And when you cook at home, you tend to have healthier eating habits, she notes.

That also applies to alcohol. During the pandemic, people have been less likely to go to bars or go to restaurants and drink, she says. Alcohol also lowers inhibitions and so can lead to more food intake, especially at a restaurant. Thats why restaurants love when you order a drink: Youre more likely to order an appetizer or dessert.

The flip side, she says, is that with so many of us stuck at home, theres been more snacking and, with that, consumption of sweets and even sugar-sweetened beverages like soda went up, too.

When youre home, youre where all the food is, she points out. That makes it really easy to snack, to have a random cookie.

And that applies to alcohol, too. Theres some indication, based on data from earlier in the pandemic, that even if they werent going out, people were still consuming more alcoholic drinks, she notes.

Whether its because youre vaccinated and ready to return to at least a relative feeling of normalcy or because youre simply ready to get back into the healthy swing of things, there are some key approaches that can help ensure greater success.

Those new habits we just talked about? You can start with those. Says Dr. Heinberg, Chances are, youve established some of those good habits. Keep those habits and try to get away from the bad ones.

One way to help yourself, she says, is to leave trigger foods behind. If cookies or chips are your trigger foods, dont buy those on your next grocery run, she suggests. Thats especially important if youre still working from home, even part-time.

Some people are able to change their habits and pivot to a healthier lifestyle at the drop of a hat. But not everyone can make that transition at the same pace. In the long run, consistency is of bigger importance than speed.

Whether its a New Years resolution or coming out of a global pandemic, we know people are more likely to be successful with behavioral change if they make small, successive goals, says Dr. Heinberg.

If you set a really lofty goal like going to the gym every single day, giving up alcohol and ditching fast food, all at the same time, you inevitably fail, she says. Its easy to fall into this all-or-nothing thinking.

Instead, Dr. Heinberg says, start with goals that are much easier to achieve and act as building blocks for future success. Rather than try to change everything, try one thing, like cutting back on fast food until youve successfully given it up. Once thats established, she points out, you can add on.

She compares it running, saying, You dont just go from not exercising at all to running marathons. You have to build up, slowly adding just a little bit more each day. Eventually, you get to a point where that success feeds on itself.

That same small goals approach goes for building a healthy diet, too. Saying youre going to eat a good diet is too vague, Dr. Heinberg says. Theres no real way to mark that as an achievable goal.

Instead, she says, make small, specific changes that alter habits for the better and can provide those key building blocks for broader change. Whether its packing your lunch for work instead of getting takeout or switching your afternoon pastry snack for fruits and veggies, these are goals that are easy to meet and are not just healthy, but provide positive reinforcement, too.

With gyms closed and exercise classes canceled, the pandemic resulted in a more sedentary lifestyle for many with much less physical activity. One study, using smartphone data, showed that the number of steps taken by health tracker users dropped significantly. We found ourselves more likely to binge-watch television than to exercise, says Dr. Heinberg.

With more adults being vaccinated against COVID-19 every day and winter behind us, there should be more opportunities to get out and get active. Even just a 20-30 minute walk every day can have a big impact.

Again, you should go slow and take measurable steps, Dr. Heinberg says. If you go out after a year at home and try to run four miles right away, you might have a horrible experience and not want to continue.

Instead, focus on those walks during your lunch break or after dinner, maybe even short runs that can build up to longer runs over time.

As we adjust to our changing environment as the pandemic fades, its important to remember how much our lives have been altered in the last year. Change is hard and nothing about transitioning back to whatever the new normal is will be easy.

Humans do not like change and all of the changes the past year were hard and anxiety-producing, says Dr. Heinberg. And, yet, while it felt awful at the time, now it feels comfortable. Staying home, staying sedentary, its what were now used to.

After all of that, she says, its understandable that youll feel anxiety about heading back to the gym. That first time can be really hard and scary, she says.

But, she adds, we can learn from everything weve been through. If the last year has taught us anything, its that we can do really hard things and, even if we dont like change, were highly adaptable.

Using that experience to provide reinforcement for yourself can be helpful for making these new changes. After everything that weve all been through with the pandemic and its challenges, starting a new health routine or even returning to an old one isnt a big deal.

The big thing to remember, according to Dr. Heinberg, is that there will be ups and downs. We have to recognize that any time were trying to make positive change, its not a clear, linear and upward trajectory.

Whether its diet, exercise, or managing stress, there will always be a step back along the way and its important to remember to keep your focus on the long term, not just today.

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Dr Michael Mosley is a TV presenter, journalist, and doctor with expert knowledge of biology and medicine. He spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about the best ways to lose weight.

Dr Mosley went on to give an example of why healthy eating is better for weight loss than exercise.

Recently, he visited Loughborough University for research and found that, while running, he can burn 160 calories per mile.

Not bad, I thought, Mr Mosley said.

However, he added: But put it in perspective. A small bar of chocolate contains about 240 calories, while a chocolate muffin comes in around 500 calories.

So, if you decide to have a muffin and a medium latte (150 calories) after your run then you are topping yourself up with 650 calories.

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Mr Mosley continued: So, whilst exercising is a great way to stay healthy and fit, it shouldnt be substituted for healthy eating they need to go hand in hand.

So, go for that run, but leave the muffin alone.

The doctor added that new research shows that by leading a physically active lifestyle, humans are less likely to contract diseases.

He said: Regular exercise may just bolster your immune system on top of its more obvious benefits of fitness and strength.

Dr Mosley explained: Low-carb diets are not greeted with much enthusiasm by doctors or dieticians as you have to eat a lot of fat. However, clinical trials consistently show that low-carb diets are effective for weight loss, over and above low-fat diets that once proved popular for those slimming down and watching their weight.

The expert advised against cutting out carbs completely, but instead being choosy about the ones you regularly eat.

He said: If you want to try going lower-carb than white bread, white pasta, potatoes and sugars, including maple syrup and agave nectar, are best eaten sparingly, if at all.

They are easily digestible carbohydrates, meaning they are rapidly absorbed by the body, creating a big spike in your blood-sugar levels.

Instead, eat carbohydrates that contain lots of fibre. Fibre reduces the blood sugar spike, provides protection against bowel cancer and feeds the good bacteria that live in your guts.

Examples of fibrous carbs include vegetables, chickpeas, lentils, barley, oats, buckwheat, and rye.

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Between her cosmetics line, starring role on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and parenting daughter Stormi, Kylie Jenner's free moments are undeniably few and far between. However, that hasn't kept the Kylie Cosmetics founder from making plenty of time for her healthincluding regular trips to the gym.

In a new workout video, Kylie bares her abs, revealing the results of her hard work. Read on to see Kylie's incredible progress and find out how she's making her health and fitness a priority. And for more celebrity food and exercise tips, This Is Bella Hadid's Exact Diet and Workout Plan.

Kylie has admitted in the past that she typically prefers exercising outdoors or at home, telling Harper's Bazaar in 2020, "I never find myself in a gym."

However, more recentlyincluding in her latest ab-bearing photoKylie has been hitting the gym hard, revealing her favorite ab exercises to fans. So, what does the star do to keep her abs toned? In a March 29 Instagram video, Kylie revealed her core-toning routine of crunches, planks, side, planks, and toe touches.

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It's not just core work that's helped Kylie get fitter and healthier, however. The star revealed on Instagram that she gets her heart rate up by running, doing high-incline treadmill workouts and uphill runs before starting her weight-bearing work, as well as the occasional 3.5-mile run outdoors.

Her new fitness motto? "Never miss a Monday!"

You won't catch Kylie forgoing breakfast to get her fit figure. On April 21, Kylie revealed the mix of healthy protein and carbs she eats in the A.M. for energy: oatmeal topped with sliced bananas, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, a scoop of peanut butter, and a sprinkling of edible flowers.

For more on how your favorite stars get in shape, check out Christie Brinkley Beams In New Beach PicsHere's How She Stays Fit.

While Kylie may be dedicated to her health and fitness goals, she's not depriving herself, either. In early March, the reality star made a pit stop at McDonald's after a long day on set, allowing herself to indulge in her favorite snacks from the fast-food chain, including French fries, Chicken McNuggets, cinnamon buns, and soda.

"I haven't been to McDonald's in a really long time. The last time I went to McDonald's was, like, two weeks before I had my daughter," she told her followers. "This is really big for me because I love McDonald's."

For insight into how celebs stay in such great shape, check out "Bachelorette" Star Andi Dorfman Reveals Exact Workout and Diet in New Bikini Pics.

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A plant-based diet has several benefits, including reducing stroke risk and improving overall cardiovascular health, according to a new study by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

After looking at health data of more than 200,000 men and women, researchers found that those who reported a regular consumption of plant-based foods had a 10% lower risk of experiencing a stroke.

Plant-based diets include dark leafy greens, whole grains and beans.

Letting a disagreement fester can not only hurt a relationship, it also can hurt a persons health.

Thats according to a new study that shows if an argument lasts for a long time, it can directly affect a persons health.

But exactly how long is too long?

Oregon State University researchers used data from the National Study of Daily Experiences and determined that any disagreements should be resolved on the day they happen to prevent a prolonged increase in negative emotions.

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