Nothing beats a good night’s sleep. Rest is vital for people’s health and well-being, and they can feel a difference after an adequate slumber and a subpar one. Sleep contributes to productivity and concentration levels, lowers the risk of weight gain and heart disease, and strengthens the immune system, among many other benefits. [1] People...
You can pickle practically any kind of fruit or vegetable. Of course, the most popular kind is pickled cucumbers, appropriately called pickles. Many people may have also tried pickled cabbage, eggs, fennel, carrots, onions, radishes, and more. Perhaps the most underrated is pickled beets. Made right, they are absolutely delicious and packed with nutrients and...
People on gluten and dairy-free diets often hear the same question: “What can you eat?!” The answer is: quite a lot! In fact, most foods are acceptable on this diet. Yes, you have to avoid the grocery store snack aisle of pretzels, cookies, and granola bars (although gluten-free versions are becoming increasingly available) and think...
When we cook on a regular basis, we tend to become blind to features in our kitchen that we’ve never used before. For example, what is with that drawer under the oven? Some people may have noticed it and use it as storage for pans and small pots. However, a meme began circulating, explaining that...
This article was originally published on November 12, 2020, and has since been updated. A baby born with no skin has fought through his harrowing odds and he’s still winning. Although his parents had wondered if they should plan his funeral, Ja’bari Gray finally left the hospital to go home eleven months after being born. Ja’bari was born...
When a liver is working well, it cleans the blood, helps digest food, and fights infection. It is also a bit of a bodily superhero — much like Wolverine and Deadpool, it has the power to regenerate when it has been damaged, replacing old tissue with new cells. 5 Signs Of Liver Damage “Anything that keeps your liver...
Tom Matthews, lecturer in Climate Sciences in Loughborough University, is an avid researcher on climate change, more particularly, on the hazards from extreme weather and tropical cyclones. His research is frightening, but what’s more frightening is that messages about the dangers of extreme heat are not receiving the airtime it deserves. [1] Matthews has been...
Most people don’t think about their uric acid levels. It’s rare for them to become too low, but high levels could cause gout, kidney disease, inflammation, and other health issues. Uric acid is a natural waste product the body makes while digesting foods with a chemical called purines. Purine-rich foods include red meat, sardines, and...
The ocean is full of things that are beneficial to the human body. One of them is astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment found in many sea creatures including trout, shrimp, lobster, microalgaie, and most famously, Pacific salmon. It’s the compound that gives the fish its signature pink hue. Here are some of the potential benefits of...
The Mediterranean diet has won the title of being the best overall diet according to 2023 rankings for the U.S. News and World Report. It’s won the previous five years as well. And for good reason. It’s based on natural foods but with enough flexibility to work for people with various food restrictions and needs....
Throughout this list I will be exploring my top 7 plant-based proteins you can start enjoying today! Many people ponder a solution with regards to eating meat as their main source of protein. This list is mainly geared towards vegans, because this is a great way for them to get the necessary proteins they need...
For most people, self-care means bubble baths, a good book or show, going for a walk, or taking a nap. Your body is aching, you’re tired, and your brain is turning to mush trying to remember everything you need to do. No matter what is happening, you are burnt out and need a break. However,...
