Depression: What you need to know and how to beat it
While it is perfectly normal to feel sad or grieve over changes in your life situation, intense sadness and grief can turn into depression over time. But there are many…
Making a healthy lifestyle easy, effective and fun
While it is perfectly normal to feel sad or grieve over changes in your life situation, intense sadness and grief can turn into depression over time. But there are many…
As a superfood full of “healthy” fat, avocados are popular among health enthusiasts or those trying to support their overall well-being. According to a study published in Current Developments in…
A recent study by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that older adults who consume more mushrooms in their diet have a significantly lower risk of mild…
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, regardless of race or ethnicity. Despite advances in surgical care, the American medical system…
Moringa (Moringa oleifera) is a thin-branched, gangly-looking plant. This plant, which thrives mainly in South and Southeast Asia, is also commonly called “drumstick tree” due to the shape of its…
Remember the old reality show competition stunt of getting contestants to eat live bugs on primetime television? Consuming “food” while it’s still alive spans numerous cultures around the world. In…
The fat-like, waxy substance called cholesterol is naturally produced by the human body. Although much vilified because of its role in the development of heart disease, cholesterol performs many important…
The whole point of lab-grown meat, by and large, is to create a sustainable product capable of… you know, replacing meat. Researchers at universities and startup companies across the world…
There’s a reason why health experts recommend eating plenty of fruits and vegetables: These foods are incredibly nutrient-dense and they’re rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds that help…
A German doctor of medicine, geneticist and author who specializes in the study of complex issues concerning human health published a study a few years back that presents what he…