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Theme Food IV: How your personality traits determine how much you eat

Theme Food IV: How your personality traits determine how much you eat

Some people try to shed weight by limiting food intake, a behavior referred to as "restrained eating." But are restrained eaters self-restrained in other aspects of life? While often seen as a sign of disordered eating, research shows that restrained eating is not inherently harmful. When practiced within

Theme Food III: Short-term fasting doesn’t hurt brain power

Theme Food III: Short-term fasting doesn’t hurt brain power

My dad always stressed the importance of eating breakfast before school, insisting that an empty stomach would “dull my brain and make learning much harder.” I dutifully ate my oats—but was he right? There are two main theories about how fasting could affect the brain. One hypothesis suggests that

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Who knew your solo kitchen dance parties, while cooking, could double as exercise? A study looked at the fitness benefits of free form solo dancing. It showed that adults, even pretty old ones, can groove their way to better health. The Study Participants ages 18 - 83, with varying levels

New research on impact of dietary fat on alzheimer’s risk

New research on impact of dietary fat on alzheimer’s risk

Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide and accounting for up to 70 percent of all dementia cases. It is deadly, too, typically claiming the lives of patients within three to six years after diagnosis. As research on Alzheimer’s advances, scientists are

Helmet or hospital? How headgear cuts the risk for cyclists

Helmet or hospital? How headgear cuts the risk for cyclists

Head injuries are a significant risk for cyclists around the world. Cyclists are especially vulnerable on the road, lacking the protective barriers found in motor vehicles. Authorities have been promoting cycling for commuting and recreation by launching campaigns to increase bike use and building bicycle-friendly infrastructure to make cycling safer

Gut feeling: Is bacteria the secret to better stroke recovery?

Gut feeling: Is bacteria the secret to better stroke recovery?

Gut health can affect overall well-being. Scientists have already shown that the trillions of bacteria in our guts can influence various aspects of health. Previous studies have also shown a link between gut bacteria and stroke risk. Before this study, little was known about how gut microbes might influence recovery

Has the enigma of how late to have the last cup of coffee been solved?

Has the enigma of how late to have the last cup of coffee been solved?

Coffee is a potent psychostimulant with the power to reduce fatigue and boost our alertness, mood, memory, and cognitive performance. Plus, it tastes so great! There are many reasons why a big mug of coffee in the morning is a must for me —and millions, even billions of people. Many