Is it safe to take melatonin supplement?
Melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness.
It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with...
Daylight savings: how an hour of extra sunlight can benefit your mental health
In many northern hemisphere countries, people have now adjusted the clock one hour forwards and are enjoying an extra hour of daylight in the...
The keto diet for weight loss: Pros and cons
Scientists from the University of Alberta reviewed the pros and cons of the keto diet, a popular diet for weight loss.
The study is published...
Mind your mouth: How to prevent gum disease
If you have it, you’re not alone.
Many adults nationwide have some form of gum disease.
It can simply cause swollen gums or give you bad...
Tick tock: Your body clocks
Did you know that your body has its own internal network of clocks? These biological clocks help you feel alert during the day, hungry...
A high-fiber diet may help you live longer, study finds
Scientists found that eating a high-fiber diet is linked to lower risks of early death and chronic diseases.
Carbohydrates are found in a wide array...
Healthy lifestyle can successfully manage type 2 diabetes
The prevalence of diabetes is growing worldwide. The primary symptom of diabetes mellitus is elevated blood sugar.
This is usually treated with lifestyle intervention and...
Can you really die instantly from a single bee sting, as in ‘Bridgerton’?
Fans of the fictional romance series “Bridgerton” were in for a tragedy at the beginning of Season 2. (Warning: This post contains spoilers.)
The Emmy-nominated...
Low-gluten, high-fiber diet may help you lose weight
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen found that eating a low-gluten, high-fiber diet changes bacteria in the gut, decreases gastrointestinal discomfort such as bloating...
Alcohol and the brain: An overview
Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works.
Alcohol makes it harder for the brain areas...