If you struggle with binge-eating, you aren’t alone. Binge-eating and binging disorders are on the rise, which might be because of our stressful, fast-paced world, unrealistic body image expectations, and the availability of so many hyper-palatable foods. Have you ever …
Thankfully, we got the vaccine now, but it will take some time to get the shot. Meanwhile, we can strengthen our immunity, which is responsible for combating the virus. Key points: Recent study: probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and …
A cocoa drink rich in flavanols will help you improve your cognitive performance through increasing brain oxygenation, a recent study demonstrates. Key points: Flavanols occur naturally in some fruit, vegetables, and cocoa. Now we know that, in addition to vascular …
For thousands of years, varieties of apples have existed and intrigued humans. Legend says the Trojan War began because Paris gave an apple to Aphrodite, who, in turn, got Helen to fall in love with Paris. Some say it was …
A recent study looks at how the movie industry influences what we eat and how, in turn, Americans’ dietary habits have influenced cinematographers over the past decades. Stanford researchers studied the 250 top-grossing Hollywood movies released between 1994 and 2018, …
Key points: Vegans are at high risk of developing a deficiency of two essential nutrients: vitamin B12 and iodine. Vegans are often unaware of their low iodine. It can be prevented by taking supplements. A recent study from German researchers …
Key points: When a hot beverage is in the paper cup, its plastic lining releases thousands of microplastic particles into the liquid, plus some heavy metals. Paper cups do not decompose and can not be recycled. Researchers work on a …
Frequent walks in a nearby park or spending more time in your garden can offer much-needed stress relief, a new study claims. Green spaces like forests, parks, and gardens have proven to be a source of mental wellbeing in many …
Having trouble falling asleep can be frustrating. New evidence suggests the solution might be reading a good book before bedtime. According to the week-long study from Ireland, reading a book instead of scrolling through social network feed before going to …
What’s your go-to drink? If you said milk, you’re not alone. Cow’s milk is a popular drink for most North Americans’. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a household that doesn’t carry this beverage. But it wasn’t always this way. How …
