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A study published in the European Heart Journal from the Cleveland Clinic has found that higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack. The use of sugar substitutes, including sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, has increased significantly in processed foods that are promoted as …
An average American spends about 5 hours and 24 minutes on their phone every day. With so much time spent staring at screens, you might wonder: can all that screen time mess up our eyesight? There’s a lot of buzz about how our digital habits affect our health. Some studies have proven that extensive use …
Reading glasses have become an increasingly popular tool for helping people to see small text and focus on fine details. In the United States alone, around 32.6 million people wear over-the-counter reading glasses, according to a report by The Vision Council. The same report mentioned that older adults are particularly fond of wearing reading glasses …
Oh no, say it isn’t so! Chocolate and sweet snack lovers most likely won’t like the findings of a study recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggesting that some of the things that make chocolate so appealing could also mix together with other sweets and damage our DNA. The American Chemical …
Achieving weight loss and overall wellness is a multifaceted journey that extends beyond mere diet and exercise. Embracing a holistic approach can lead to sustainable and long-term success, integrating physical, mental, and emotional health. This article explores effective strategies that can help you achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Weight Loss and Overall Wellness: Understanding Holistic …
Current physical activity guidelines do not recommend a specific step count for health, now a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) suggests that both step count and time-based exercise targets are equivalently associated with lower risks of early death and cardiovascular disease. Monitoring your step count and/or movement duration has become increasingly easier …
University of New Mexico researchers have detected significant concentrations of microplastics in the testicular tissue of both humans and dogs, adding to growing concern about their possible effect on human reproductive health. In a new paper published in the journal Toxicological Sciences, a team led by Xiaozhong “John” Yu, MD, PhD, MPH, a professor in …
When the weather turns from cold and dreary to warm and cheery, most people enjoy spending as much time as they can outdoors basking in nature to unwind and recharge. How much time a person needs to be outside to feel revitalized varies, but according to a random double opt-in survey conducted by Talker Research …
Imagine launching a startup with high hopes and enthusiasm, facing unpredictable challenges. A startup founder, John, once described his journey as “riding a roller coaster blindfolded.” One day, he secured a significant investment, and the next, he faced a critical software bug that almost derailed his progress. This emotional whiplash is not uncommon—studies show that …
We’ve heard many people on social media—even fitness influencers—say something like, “Stop eating fruits if you want to lose weight!” “Here are the reasons why fruits aren’t as good as you think,” and so on. Even whole foods like fruits have their own set of myths surrounding them when it comes to weight loss. But …