Health

Olives have been widely enjoyed for centuries. Homer called olive oil “liquid gold” and it is closely associated with all past and present civilizations near the Mediterranean Sea. Wild olive trees were likely first domesticated from those growing in the Mediterranean basin; some historians believe it was the olive that made the plant…
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When Timmy drinks orange juice he has no problem. But Timmy is just one of close to a dozen personalities who alternate control over a patient with multiple personality disorder. And if those other personalities drink orange juice, the result is a case of hives. The hives will occur even if Timmy drinks orange juice and another…
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Learning languages is a breeze for young children, but once that window of opportunity closes it becomes notoriously difficult. Now, Spanish scientists have shed more light on how we get around this. While it's thought that language is specialised in the left side of the brain, the researchers found that the right side also helps out…
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Scientific study showed that garlic plus lemon may improve cholesterol level and lower blood pressure. Combining garlic and lemon juice may help slash total and LDL cholesterol levels in people with elevated blood lipids, as well as improve their blood pressure, said the study. When you think of garlic and lemons, you might think about…
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Story at-a-glance: • Based on past studies, researchers identified multiple pathways, including an increase in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), by which astaxanthin may slow brain aging • Multiple studies also find astaxanthin benefits your vision, skin and heart health, and has antitumor effects • Astaxanthin is called the…
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New brain research shows that writing by hand helps children learn more and remember better. At the same time, schools are becoming more and more digital, and a European survey shows that Norwegian children spend the most time online of 19 countries in the EU. Typing, clicking and watching occupy an increasing number of hours in the…
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Dandelions will pop up just about anywhere, from the side of the road to the middle of your lawn. But don’t get rid of this flowering plant, even though it’s usually considered a pesky weed. Learn how to make soothing dandelion tea or salad using dandelion flowers and leaves. Health benefits of dandelions Dandelions, which are…
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Story at-a-glance BBC television presenter Dr. Chris van Tulleken ate an 80% ultraprocessed food diet. In four weeks, he gained 15.4 pounds, lost sleep, got anxious, had a low libido and felt 10 years older. Biomarkers also showed his brain created new links that increased the risk of repetitive eating like the brain’s response to…
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Antibiotic side effects should be on everyone’s radar, given the scope of antibiotic use. As of April 2018, antibiotics ranked as the No. 1 most commonly prescribed drug class with sales hitting $40 billion globally. Between 2000 and 2015, human use of antibiotics rose by nearly 40 percent. And some economists now say that if nothing…
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The greatest ally against chronic disease may be found in your everyday diet, from fresh, raw fruits and vegetables to popular beverages such as lemongrass and green tea. Food is life and this couldn't be truer elsewhere than in disease prevention. An estimated 42% of all cancers, for one, may be prevented by diet and lifestyle alone.…
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