The media is replete with COVID-19 stories about people clearing supermarket shelves—and the backlash against them. Have people gone mad? How can one individual be overfilling his own cart, while shaming others who are doing the same? As a behavioral neuroscientist who has studied hoarding behavior for 25 years, I can tell you that this […]
Can probiotics really boost your mood?
We’ve always considered probiotics as being beneficial for gut health, but there are researchers that say probiotics might be good at lifting your mood as well. But the reason why this is the case is a bit convoluted. Harvard says research shows a physiological connection between the gut and the brain in a link called […]
How to beat coronavirus? Sing Happy Birthday as you wash your hands
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: How to beat coronavirus? Sing Happy Birthday as you wash your hands Back in September I wrote a column about the coming flu season. I warned about the very serious threat of a new virus emerging and causing a pandemic. It wasn’t a case of if, I said, but when. So will […]
Eating after 6pm could be bad news for your heart
Eating after 6pm could be bad news for your heart because the digestive system is less efficient at night leading to a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes Circadian rhythms are 24-hour cycles that govern everything including sleep Study found time-restricted eating was able to reverse type 2 diabetes in mice We produce less […]
What your tongue reveals about your health
As strange as it sounds, your tongue can actually tell you a lot about your health. While merely looking at your tongue won’t automatically let you know if you’re running a fever or if you have the flu, it can help to use it as a visual aid along with any other symptoms you might […]
Britain's top experts show you how to get your gut in great shape
Get your gut in great shape: From sitting up straight at the table to lavender milk before bed, experts’ top 20 tips on how to avoid bloating, irritable bowel syndrome and a sluggish stomach Today, the fourth part of our 100 health secrets series opens the kitchen cupboards to reveal small changes that will overhaul […]
A breakfast fit for making your New Year’s resolutions
(HealthDay)—New Year’s Day is typically when you vow to start a new diet to take off any weight you put on over the holidays or have been carrying. This year, make your resolutions attainable—slight changes that improve health without making impossible-to-meet demands on yourself. If you enjoyed yourself last night, New Year’s Day morning is […]
There's Now a "Parenting Calculator" to Quantify Your Household Labor
In 2019, the ongoing battle for equal emotional labor between heterosexual partners is one of the most contested feminist debates. In other words, most women are tired of carrying the burden of solving problems at home and at work while men only carry the latter. In Harper’s Bazaar’s viral 2017 essay, Women Aren’t Nags — […]
Fulfill Your Bucketlist of Retreating in this Luxurious Private Island!
Want to experience living the life of the most famous agent in the world, James Bond? You can fulfill your dream of living in luxury with this billionaire private retreat island in the Maldives! The Luxurious Private Island The Coco Prive resort in Maldive’s North Male Atoll private island offers delicious and mouthwatering local and […]
Why purple sweet potatoes belong on your holiday table
You may be busting out your holiday cookbook over the next couple days—it’s that time of year. Cookies, ham, turkey, all the favorites. There’s much to be said for the familiar spread, but we have a suggestion to brighten up your table this year—the purple sweet potato. It may sound like something out of Dr. […]