Anyone who’s ever been part of the Clean Plate Club probably has suspected this, but a new, large study from the UK confirms it: we eat far more calories than we need when served food on large plates and with large utensils. The study, conducted by the University of Cambridge, reviewed results from 61 studies…
A recent breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research is welcome news for master sommeliers and, well, people who just really like wine. A new study in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that sommeliers, i.e., people who have heightened olfactory capabilities, are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Conducted at the Cleveland Clinic academic hospital in Las…
A newly published historical analysis details how the sugar industry got away with a major scam that would shape the nutritional industry for decades to come. For JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Cristin Kearns uncovered documents proving the Sugar Research Foundation paid Harvard scientists to publish research that would downplay the correlation between heart disease and…
Big news for anyone who likes to imbibe. Researchers for the British Journal of Sports Medicine recently tried to see if routine exercise could somehow lessen the risk of cancer illnesses related to drinking; their findings may or may not make you rethink your happy hour plans. Done exclusively in Scotland and England, the study…
My sister, Holly (left), and I (right) as kids, at the beach with our mom in 1997 It was hard to believe that, at just 25 years old, I needed to see a breast-cancer specialist. As I waited on the exam table, all I could think about was my mom’s battle with breast cancer and…
While we anticipated being inspired by the incredible adaptive athletes of the Paralympics, we didn’t quite expect to feel this much inspiration within the first few moments of the opening ceremony. Related Stories:How an Amputee Found Strength and an Olympic Future With CrossFit The Paralympic champion Marcia Malsar carried the torch through the rain at…
Rejoice, healthy-coffee-lovers: Stevia is now available at Starbucks. The brand announced that the chain’s condiment bars nationwide will now offer a “fifth option in green, called Whole Earth Sweetener Company’s Nature Sweet packets.” Get ready to sprinkle some healthy sweetness into your latte! Related Stories:10 of the Healthiest Foods You Can Order at Starbucks We…
Though Chick-fil-A is known for its fried chicken sandwich, it seems like the fast-food chain is trying to contrast its indulgent menu mainstays with some unexpected additions. Earlier this year, Chick-fil-A replaced its coleslaw with a kale salad, and now, the chain is introducing three more light options: the Hash Brown Scramble, the Egg White…
We’ve got some major news for you: Fitbit just unveiled its best set of updates and new products yet. We know. We’re freaking out, too. New models, new app updates, lots of gold and rose gold, and designer collaborations. It’s all happening. Related Stories:Your Fitbit May Soon Do the 1 Thing You’ve Been Wishing For…
While it may seem like there is a bandit removing all the As, Bs, and Os from signs across the globe, it’s actually a blood donation campaign. In an effort to encourage people to donate blood, Missing Type is calling on corporations to remove the blood type letters from their signs and emphasize the dwindling…
