As people age, the risk of developing diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia rises. Often, these health complications are considered inevitable downsides of aging. However, new research and a related literature review throw a wrench in this conventional wisdom. Together, the findings suggest eating a plant-heavy diet can significantly delay the aging process, disease,
Culturally, meat has long been perceived as a symbol of dominance and virility. But are meat eaters actually having more and better sex? Not according to a recent survey. British dating website, illicitencounters.com recently conducted a survey on 1000 people—500 meat eaters and 500 vegetarians (38 per cent of which identify as vegans)— to determine
The connection between the COVID-19 pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation, coupled with a struggling economy, has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends: Big Mac, Tom Collins, Ben, and Jerry. Overindulging in this kind of food and drink might not just be affecting your waistline,
For the better part of the past decade, the Whole Foods founder John Mackey, a libertarian and health food enthusiast, has been preaching the redemptive power of what he calls “conscious capitalism.” As he tells it, when businesses find their true purpose and serve not just investors, but all shareholders, everyone wins. That enlightened perspective
What Is Hard Kombucha, and Is It Healthy? Here’s What Nutritionists Say Below, nutritionists break down the basics of hard kombucha, including how it ranks nutritionally and whether it should be your new happy hour order. What is hard kombucha? You’re probably familiar with kombucha, the fermented drink that’s made from tea (typically green or
Chocoholics will undoubtedly be pleased to hear indulging in their favorite treat more than once a week could ward off heart disease. Enjoying the indulgence in moderation has previously been linked to reduced blood pressure, however, scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston wanted to better understand how it affects the vessels feeding
By now you’ve probably heard of intermittent fasting, arguably the hottest health trend of the last couple years. It’s been heralded as not only a foolproof weight-loss method, but also a potential cure for things like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, poor sleep, insulin resistance, even cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study in The New
So-called superfoods have skyrocketed to prominence in recent years. Juice shops boast of cold-pressed superfood smoothies. Grocery store aisles are dotted with boxes and bags advertising superfoods within. Coffee shops are even in on the superfood trend, promoting the benefits of antioxidant-rich beans, or milks and creamers made from coconuts, oats and almonds. But the
Quarantinis. Zoom happy hours. Easy front-door liquor delivery. The boredom of staying home and the intense anxiety produced by the pandemic has caused a spike in alcohol sales and Twitter jokes about drinking before noon. But addiction experts say they are worried it could also trigger more serious drinking problems and even create new ones
First came the soymilk trend, then almond milk became popular, and now oat milk is all the roar. Rice and soy milk have also gained increased popularity amongst the plant-based milks. The steady trajectory is consistent in one thing – all of these “milks” are dairy-free. In today’s cancel culture it seems that one thing
