The Growing Link Between Microbes, Mood and Mental Health
The emerging field of research into the connection between microbes, mood, and mental health is shedding light on a previously overlooked aspect of our well-being. Recent studies suggest that maintaining a healthy brain involves tending to our gut microbiome, challenging conventional ...
Singing or Playing Music Throughout Life is Linked with Better Brain Health While You Age
Engaging in musical activities throughout life has been associated not only with a sense of enjoyment and emotional well-being but also with tangible cognitive benefits, as highlighted by the PROTECT study. The research, open to individuals aged 40 and above, examined data from over ...
Wasabi May Boast Memory-Boosting Powers, Study Shows
Wasabi, the fiery green condiment often enjoyed with sushi, may hold unexpected benefits for memory, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients. The research focused on 72 healthy participants aged 60 to 80, with half of them consuming 100 milligrams of wasabi extract ...
Study Finds Children Living Near Green Spaces ‘Have Stronger Bones’
A ground-breaking study has revealed that children residing in areas with more green spaces near their homes exhibit significantly stronger bones, potentially leading to lifelong health benefits. Conducted in Flanders, Belgium, the research followed over 300 children in urban, suburban, ...
Getting School Kids Gardening Pays Off for Eating Habits
Engaging school children in gardening and food preparation classes can have a profound impact on their lifelong eating habits, according to a recent study conducted by the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. Participants in a gardening and food education ...
Recent Study in UK Found That Really Wild Diets Can Boost Foragers’ Health
The Wildbiome Project, a recent citizen science study involving 26 UK foragers, has unveiled intriguing findings regarding the health benefits of consuming wild foods. Led by foraging expert Monica Wilde, the project explored the impact of a wild food diet on blood sugar, body mass ...
Workout Supplements Containing Caffeine Can be Dangerous, Experts Say
A recent study has sounded a warning about the potential dangers of workout supplements containing caffeine, emphasizing the risks of irregular heartbeats and overheating associated with their consumption. While caffeine is a common ingredient in sports supplements and can offer performance ...
Study in Australia Shows How Much the Cost of Christmas Lunch Has Gone Up in The Past Few Years
The escalating cost of living crisis in Australia has not spared the traditional Christmas lunch, with a recent study revealing significant spikes in the prices of festive ingredients. As a result of soaring food prices contributing to an overall increase in the consumer price index ...
Designer ‘Shrooms Might be Used in Psychotherapy as Scientists Unlock Genetics of Magic Mushrooms
In a ground-breaking study conducted by researchers in Australia, the genomes of over 100 strains of Psilocybe cubensis, commonly known as magic mushrooms, were meticulously analyzed. This psychoactive fungi has been utilized by humans for centuries, and the research aims to unlock ...
