Athletes know that hydration is crucial to maintaining peak performance because water helps to regulate the body temperature. Water also helps lubricate the joints. According to a study, even seniors need to stay hydrated when exercising because it can help them “reap the full cognitive benefits of exercise.” The researchers involved in the study delved … Continue reading Don’t forget to drink water when you exercise! Hydration is key to boosting performance
6 More reasons NOT to drink diet soda
Sodas are known to be harmful to health. Likewise, diet sodas are still bad for you. “Diet” sodas and zero-calorie drinks are marketed as “healthier” alternatives to regular soda. But do not be fooled, they are made out of artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, cyclamates, saccharin, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium. Artificial sweeteners are said to contain no calories but are at … Continue reading 6 More reasons NOT to drink diet soda
Infected EBOLA carriers escape quarantine hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A new and growing Ebola outbreak is hitting the Democratic Republic of Congo, and additional concerns have been raised as three infected people escaped their quarantine hospital, potentially infecting countless others. The three patients had been quarantined in the northwestern city of Mbandaka, a port city with a population of nearly 1.2 million. Two of … Continue reading Infected EBOLA carriers escape quarantine hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Have you heard of these other plant-based milks?
There’s no question that milk is a food staple in almost all American households because of its high nutritional value. However, many people suffer from lactose intolerance which makes it impossible for them to enjoy a glass of this dairy product. Good thing, like many other discovered food alternatives, milk has plant-based substitutes ideal for people who … Continue reading Have you heard of these other plant-based milks?
Sperm quality is a marker for men’s general health; low sperm counts linked to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease
Low sperm count may mean more than the inability to sire a child. It could point to serious health problems. A study on a group of men’s semen quality, the largest so far, shows that low sperm count is linked to metabolic changes, cardiovascular risk, and low bone mass. The study’s lead investigator, Dr. Alberto Ferlin, … Continue reading Sperm quality is a marker for men’s general health; low sperm counts linked to increased risk of diabetes, heart disease
Over 100 years later Bayer still refuses to take responsibility for developing the poison gas used during World War I
There has been a loud outcry in recent years against the use of chemical weapons in countries like Iraq and Syria, and rightly so. Utterly destructive and created to kill indiscriminately, these weapons often kill children and the most helpless in society. Chemical weapons make use of chemical mixtures to harm or kill humans, and … Continue reading Over 100 years later Bayer still refuses to take responsibility for developing the poison gas used during World War I
Rampant mobile phone use causing brain tumors to skyrocket… while corporate-run media remains in denial
Is your cellphone giving you brain cancer? New research highlights the potential dangers of increased mobile phone use. Cellphones have become ubiquitous in Western societies, and now evidence suggests that they could be behind the dramatic rise in a rare type of brain tumors. Experts say that cases of a malignant brain tumor known as Glioblastoma … Continue reading Rampant mobile phone use causing brain tumors to skyrocket… while corporate-run media remains in denial
With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?
There was a time when the sea was the go-to place for keeping the body clean and catching fresh fish free from harmful chemicals. Beach lovers didn’t think twice about swimming there because they knew it was perfectly safe, and good for their health besides. But recent figures show that those who hesitate to swim … Continue reading With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?
Neuroscientists look at brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for depression
In search of a way to treat depression, Philadelphia-based neuroscientists found a pathway in the brain circuitry of mice, and reported that stimulating this path causes animals to take up “anti-depressive” behavior. According to an article in Medical Xpress, this discovery could lead to brain stimulation as way to alter depression in humans. Dr. Amelia J. Eisch … Continue reading Neuroscientists look at brain stimulation as an alternative treatment for depression
Graphene could make fertilizer more efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly
Researchers continue to search for fertilizers that are more efficient and affordable. One study, published in the journal Applied Materials and Interfaces, looked at graphene as a carrier for fertilizers to exhibit these characteristics, without causing more harm to the environment. A team of researchers at the University of Adelaide developed a fertilizer carrier using graphene oxide sheets to make effective … Continue reading Graphene could make fertilizer more efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly
