Scientists Refute The Blood Type Diet, Again
Key points: The blood type diet suggests one’s blood type should dictate their dietary choices. Once widespread, this diet has proven wrong many times. A new study on a vegan diet also debunks the blood type diet theory. The blood …
Warding off Covid-19: Healthy Diet And Supplements
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 …
Cocoa Flavanols Boost Mental Agility
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 …
Foods and Beverages in Popular U.S. Movies
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, …
Vegans Should Check Their Iodine Levels
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 …
Why We Shouldn’t Buy Hot Drinks in Paper Cups Too Often
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 …
Green Spaces Improve Our Mental Health
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 …
For Better Sleep, Read a Book Before Bed
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 …
How Pandemic Changed Our Eating Habits
There’s hardly any aspect of our lives left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Our dietary habits are no exception. Luckily, many changes in what, where, and how we eat have turned out to be quite beneficial to …
The Older We Get, the More Water We Need to Drink
Proper hydration is essential for overall health, especially for regulating body temperature in older adults during physical activity, according to a recent study from the University of Ottawa. Key points: Older people need to drink more water to compensate for …