Have you been experiencing a little more shake during the summer months? You’re definitely not alone. Before you go on a strict calorie intake/calorie expenditure diet, why not consider whether mitochondrial blockage is making it harder to get rid of that stubborn fat? 2 Is the number on the scale not moving? Try different tips… Read More »
You may already know that stress eating—mindlessly scarfing down unhealthy snacks when you’re feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained—isn’t good for your long-term health. Often, these feel-good foods turn us into anything but: Science shows that fried, fatty, sugary, overly processed foods increase inflammation in the body. What is inflammation? Inflammation is our immune system’s response… Read More »
Curious Kids is a series for kids of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. What happens in your brain when you wake up from sleep? – Ainsley V., age 11, South Carolina When you are asleep, you may appear completely dead to the world.… Read More »
I am a tired person. I do everything I need to do to get a good night’s sleep, but I still often wake up dejectedly contemplating getting out of bed, counting the hours until I can climb into his arms once again. Is it London that always demands more? Or am I one of those… Read More »
Boy Scout/Daily Beast/Eight Sleep. Scout selects products independently. If you buy something from our posts we may earn a small commission. You probably already know that improving the quality of your sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health. Unfortunately, the length or duration of sleep each night is just… Read More »
It’s cold, it’s dark, and Christmas is just around the corner. You’d be forgiven for wanting to embrace the Fat Bear Winter, strapping yourself to the couch and ditching the gym, only to emerge in late spring. one Are you satisfied with indulgence and laziness? You may be participating in Fat Bear Winter without realizing… Read More »
Breeding chinstrap penguins, who take more than 10,000 naps a day, with each nap lasting an average of four seconds, appear to have mastered the art of head nodding, according to a new study. Using this strategy, animals accumulate approximately 11 hours of sleep per day, challenging the model observed in humans that fragmentation is… Read More »
A new study published in the journal nutrientsResearchers are evaluating the mediating effects of physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and diet quality on the link between feelings of loneliness and diabetes. To work: The Association of Loneliness with Diabetes is Mediated by Physical Activity and BMI, But Not Quality of Diet. Image Credit: asylsun… Read More »