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Restricting sugar consumption early in life lowers the risks for various heart conditions later in adulthood, including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, according to new research. The study was based on data from the end of UK sugar rationing in 1953. People with restricted sugar intake between conception (in utero) to around two years of age (the first 1,000 days of life) saw the greatest protection against these risks, including the longest delay in disease onset.The study also suggests that the first 1,000 days of life is a period when diet can have lasting health effects. Earlier research on…
Will Ferrell enjoys soft-scrambled eggs with Parmesan from his backyard chickens.He says breakfast with family is a daily moment of connection and comfort.His culinary tastes now span Swedish feasts to white-truffle pasta at The River Café. Watching him pour candy over spaghetti as Buddy in Elf, it never crossed our minds that Will Ferrell might be a sophisticated food lover. The funnyman’s unforgettable roles in movies like Anchorman, Talladega Nights and Barbie may live rent-free in our minds and barroom conversations, but when he’s at home, he’s more likely to be gathering eggs than belly laughs. Yes, eggs. In a…
You’ve likely heard recommendations from health experts surrounding the timing of meals. Whether your endocrinologist has encouraged eating breakfast within an hour of waking for healthy blood sugar balance or your dietitian has suggested giving your body ample time to digest food before you go to sleep, the topic of when we eat seems to have an impact on metabolism.
Tarun Nayar, who uses the stage name Modern Biology, taps into the bioelectricity of the nature’s living instruments.Image credit:Michael MuitaImagine ambling through a forest surrounded by lush foliage and spotting mushrooms along the trail. For some, it’s a typical hike. For Tarun Nayar, it’s an ensemble of untapped biological instruments. Nayar, a former marine biologist-turned-musician under the stage name Modern Biology, plugs into the natural world and expresses its whispers as music.Although he is passionate about biology, having worked at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Center, Nayar has been a musician all his…
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We can learn a lot about what people think based on what they’re searching online—including how people view the 12 signs of the zodiac. Take Google’s trend reports, for instance; Based on searches, it appears the Virgos of the world have given themselves a reputation.
Most adults eat about 17 grams of fiber daily, far below the 22–34 grams recommended.Fiber-rich carbs like oats, beans and sweet potatoes support gut and heart health.Eating a variety of fruits, veggies, grains and legumes helps boost daily fiber. You’ve probably heard fiber is good for you, but what exactly is fiber? It’s actually a type of carbohydrate that comes from plant foods like fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains. Even though it sounds like one nutrient, there are two forms of fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. And each has its own distinct benefits and functions. Unlike other carbs, which…
Patients with cancer who received a covid mRNA vaccine within 100 days of beginning immunotherapy treatment gained significant benefit in terms of survival and disease progression, new research suggests.1The findings suggest a possible unforeseen benefit from covid mRNA vaccines, although the results come from an observational study and so can’t demonstrate causality. A randomised trial will be needed to show if it is the vaccine itself that drives the effect.It comes as immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are becoming more commonly used to treat cancers. ICIs unleash the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. They rely on pre-existing anti-cancer…
All those hours in the gym aren’t going to help you reach full potential if you’re not fueling your body correctly in the kitchen. Some athletes even turn to supplements, such as CLA or carnitine, to give their bodies an extra boost toward increasing strength while decreasing body fat. Despite some of the marketing claims, performance-boosting supplements aren’t always what they’re hailed to be. Before you go recovering from your latest workout with powder from a giant tub, consider whether that supplement is really beneficial or even necessary, and what the experts would advise you to do instead. What Is…
Yes, I’m a dietitian, but a big part of my day job as an editor is testing meal kits and meal delivery services. I’ve cooked my way through many of them, and if I haven’t tried one first-hand, chances are I’ve had someone test it for me. So, when the ads for Tempo meals—that feature celebs like Julianne Hough, Shawn Johnson, Molly Sims and Chelsea Handler—started popping up on my social media feed, my curiosity piqued. What is this prepared meal delivery service that celebs are raving about online? I had to try it. Tempo Meals Home Chef Starting Price:…