Hormone deficiency in brain may cause binge eating : Absence of an hormone in the brain may trigger overeating behaviour in people who eat for pleasure rather than hunger, researchers report. In the lab experiments, researchers found that when the “glucagon like peptide-1” (GLP-1) hormone was reduced in the central nervous system of mice, they overate and consumed more high […]
Sweet and delicious mangoes are an incredibly healthy fruit worth eating every day. Mangoes are packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, and provide a great number of health benefits. You can add this fruit to numerous dishes, including smoothies, stir-fry, salads, or simply eat it as a healthy snack. Include those ripe and juicy mangoes in your everyday diet and […]
Unhand the crossword: it’s not your golden ticket to a lifetime of quick wit and perfect recall Games sure seem like a good way to work your brain out, but don’t put your stock in Sudoku. “They target very specific cognitive abilities, but they don’t transfer to clarity of thinking, problem solving, planning—all the complex skills that really matter,” explains […]
Your body could use a belly laugh It may not be the bestmedicine. But laughter’s great for you, and it may even compare to a proper diet and exercise when it comes to keeping you healthy and disease free. That’s according to Dr. Lee Berk, an associate professor at Loma Linda University in California who has spent nearly three decades […]
We’re sure you hear about omega-3 fatty acids all the time. Seems like the buzzword in the world of nutrition! Omega-6 fatty acids seem like the underdogs and not many people know about them. In the post, we tell you why you need them and how you can get them from your daily diet.
Pineapple is a juicy, delicious and healthy fruit and there are many great reasons to consume it every day. One of the best things about pineapple is that it’s available in the grocery stores all year round, though the peak season for it runs from March to July. Since pineapple is easy to prepare, you can enjoy it with little […]
Everybody knows that sweets are not very good for our health. We shouldn’t eat too much of our favorite desserts. But sometimes it can be so difficult to resist a temptation to regale ourselves with these delicious foods. I should say that dark chocolate is one of the most preferable and adorable sweets throughout the world. Besides, you shouldn’t feel […]
I’m sure you have heard much about vitamin E and its healthy properties. It is really a powerful antioxidant and its positive effects on people’s health cannot be doubted. It’s a proved fact that vitamin E is widely used in medicine and is also a popular additive to various kinds of cosmetics. Take any skincare product you have on your […]
There are many great benefits of chia seeds that I’m sure you didn’t know about. Although chia seeds are indigenous to Latin America, especially to Guatemala and Mexico and despite the fact that the seeds have been a staple food in the Aztec and Mayan diets for many centuries, this superfood has only recently gained popularity in the Western world. […]
An increasingly common problem of aging is one or other form of impairment of brainpower. Whether it is Alzheimer’s, senile dementia, or simple forgetfulness, this can be very disturbing to sufferers and their families. The question is, of course, what factors trigger these conditions, and what can be done about it? Let’s have a look at some of the causes […]
Different types of nuts contain different nutrients and they are all good for your health. However, walnuts have some incredible nutritional benefits which can help you maintain a healthy body. They protect us against heart disease, gallbladder stones and improve brain function. They also help in the prevention of some high-risk diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. Below is the […]
