Going to the gym is just part of achieving noticeable results. Grocery shopping is another integral part of your overall wellness plan that should not be overlooked. We make your next grocery shopping easy with this list of dietitian-approved foods that can actually improve your workout results. “The right foods and drinks can significantly improve … Read more
June 13, 2024 Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey earlier this year (1,500 Canadian adults from February 29 to March 6, 2024) to explore health perceptions among Canadians. The findings from this study underscore the impact of cultural trends and advances in scientific knowledge, often reflected in national guidelines. But they also show differing perceptions … Read more
A satisfying night’s sleep has long been branded as the cure for all ailments, especially when it comes to removing harmful toxins from the brain. Neuroscientists have long believed that deep sleep helps clear problematic waste from the brain, flushing out many of the proteins and metabolites thought to be involved in the development of … Read more
A diet that promotes plant-based proteins to help the environment now has a more human argument: It can lower the risk of death from several serious diseases. “It wasn’t just one cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public … Read more
In 2017, I could barely leave my house for the better part of a year. I was going through a long-term depressive episode with daily, sometimes hourly, panic attacks, and I didn’t see the point in continuing with it. Many things helped me survive. When I talked about it in therapy several times a week, … Read more
From a recent study published in Nutrientsresearchers examined the combined effects of yoga and the Mediterranean diet (MD) on various health outcomes in community-dwelling older adults. Their findings indicate that this twelve-week intervention significantly improved participants’ nutritional status, balance, gait, flexibility and muscle strength. Study: Effects of a yoga program combined with a Mediterranean diet … Read more
Trainees have been tasked with rooting out possible wrongful convictions for rape and murder in a major case review following the acquittal of Andrew Malkinson, the Guardian can reveal. The judicial body, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), said last month it would re-examine cases it had refused to refer to the court of appeal … Read more
When all major cooking oils were tested (including canola, peanut and corn oils), they were all found to be more effective at lowering total and LDL (bad) cholesterol compared to butter or lard. “This means they are effective in reducing risk factors involved in conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, especially when used as … Read more
After almost a year of deliberation, Fiona Dawson quit her senior role at a luxury fashion retailer to focus on her health I worked in marketing for decades. I loved my job, but the long hours and a very stressful environment made me lose sight of all my priorities, especially my health. The kilos had … Read more
Clouds of smoke rise from a borehole created when scientists accidentally drilled into a magma chamber in 2009.KMT Scientists in Iceland want to drill directly into an underground magma chamber. The project could provide clues about how volcanoes work and create geothermal energy. The biggest hurdles are getting financing for the project and figuring out … Read more