A groundbreaking new study of 22 pairs of identical twins shows that it only takes eight weeks for a plant-based diet to improve cardiovascular health. The study, conducted by Stanford University’s Department of Medicine, put one twin from each pair on a vegetarian diet for two months and the other on an omnivorous diet. At …
Credit graphic abstract: Cell reports (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113387 People are eating too much sugar, and research is increasingly showing that it not only affects metabolism, but also alters the perception of taste. The research team of Mattias Alenius at the University of Ume discovered that excessive sugar consumption increases the desire for fat in flies. …
A 12% reduction in calorie intake can increase your life by increasing energy and rejuvenating muscles. Cutting calories while maintaining vitamin and mineral levels, known as a calorie-restricted diet, also reduces inflammation and boosts metabolism, according to a new long-term study. It has long been known that calorie restriction delays the progression of age-related diseases …
Do you want to lower your blood pressure? Reducing salt in the diet can help do this, and for many people it may be as effective as taking a common blood pressure medication, according to new research. ▶ Watch video: Pregnant women are now recommended to be screened for blood pressure at all prenatal visits. …
On October 31, 2023, the alternative medicine community woke up to unprecedented positive data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of psilocybins in the treatment of depression. Cybin, a biotechnology company working on next-generation psychedelic treatments, announced remarkable results from its Phase 2 clinical trial using a proprietary version of deuterated psilocybin for the treatment of …
Making a small change in diet — chicken instead of beef, plant-based milk instead of cow’s milk — can significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase the healthiness of your diet, according to a new study. (Photo from iStock) Curbing carbon emissions and eating healthier can both start at the dinner table. According to a new …
Highly processed foods have attracted more than 1 in 10 people. Millions of people around the world struggle with the challenge of unhealthy food addiction. They try to give up items like potato chips, ice cream, and the like, but often find themselves unable to do so. This phenomenon has been the subject of extensive …
Experts examine the time course of food representation in the brain. The visual impact of food on our mental processes can be influenced by various factors such as hunger, personal food preferences and our emotional state. However, recent research has provided insights into the cognitive processes and speed with which the human mind identifies food …
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue on some items through these links.” Denise Austin shows off toned legs in a high-cut swimsuit. The 66-year-old fitness icon posed on a lounge chair next to a pool (and in front of the ocean!) in a recent Instagram post. We’ve got all the details on …
Fitness instructor Greca Senate is showing off her curves in her new Zentoa collection. The famous fitness trainer has launched her own brand of swimwear and fitness equipment, which she calls Zentoa. The brand recently launched its third collection, which features seamless fabric created in Portugal. Celebrity fitness trainer Senada Greca shows off her fit …