Foods high in compounds such as antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health and memory, experts say. From fruit to fish, here are six things that, based on various studies, may perk up your gray matter. Walnuts They even look like little brains, so maybe that’s Mother Nature’s way of telling us what…
Month: May 2025
8 Awesome Facts That You Never Knew About Coffee
It is nice if you can explain how you like your coffee. Do you add milk? But, how much do you actually know about this delicious drink that is part of your morning routine? Make yourself a nice cup of coffee and read these interesting facts. Coffee Lovers Should Be Grateful to a Herd of…
The Wonders of Basil Leaves
A Diet Fit for Royal Blood This ‘royal’ herb (‘king is the Greek for basil) has a throne of its own. It is crowned with natural compounds that made it stay in the cabinets of medical people for a long time. Besides its being a great culinary ingredient, it is also an efficient almost cure-all…
Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Fight Cancer?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers estimate that 595,690 Americans will die from cancer in 2016. That means about 1,600 deaths per day, on average. Cancer is most commonly treated with a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Many different diet strategies have been studied, but none have…
Miami Steps Up Mosquito Control Efforts After Suspected Zika Cases
In a well-kept neighborhood in Miami with lush gardens, Larry Smart, a county mosquito control inspector, holds a turkey baster up to the light. “If you look closely, you’ll see some moving fast. They’re wriggling around,” he says. “That’s actually mosquito larvae.” Smart uses the turkey baster to sample standing water in hard-to-reach places. Florida…
Kim Kardashian Talks Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss: “I’m Down More Than I Expected”
When Kim Kardashian sets her mind to something, she sees it through. Ahead of hosting duties at Hakkasan nightclub in Las Vegas on Friday evening, the reality star spoke exclusively to E! News on shedding the weight she gained during her pregnancy with second child, Saint West. The 35-year-old previously told us she’s lost 70…
Put That Drink Down! Alcohol Linked to 7 Types of Cancer , Study Says
If you enjoy a good tipple after a hard day’s work, you may want to put that glass down. A new study says that alcohol consumption is associated with seven types of cancer. The study, published in the journal Addiction on Thursday, found an association between alcohol consumption and cancers in seven sites of the…
FDA Renews Call to Reduce Salt in Processed Foods
Americans eat way too much salt, and one reason why is that processed and prepared foods have a lot of hidden salt, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. But proposed new guidelines for food manufacturers and restaurants — first announced early in June — may change that. The FDA is asking food makers and…
Mediterranean Diet 101: A Meal Plan and Beginner’s Guide
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in the year 1960. Researchers noted that these people were exceptionally healthy compared to Americans and had a low risk of many killer diseases. Numerous studies have now shown that the Mediterranean diet can…
How Bananas Affect Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels
When you have diabetes, it is important to keep blood sugar levels as stable as possible. Good blood sugar control can help prevent or slow the progression of some of the main medical complications of diabetes. For this reason, avoiding or minimizing foods that cause big blood sugar spikes is essential. Despite being a healthy…
A Low Carb Diet Meal Plan and Menu That Can Save Your Life
A low-carb diet is a diet that restricts carbohydrates, such as those found in sugary foods, pasta and bread. It is high in protein, fat and healthy vegetables. There are many different types of low-carb diets, and studies show that they can cause weight loss and improve health. This is a detailed meal plan for…
What Happens To a Tooth if You Leave it in Coca-Cola For 24 hours?
We have seen many Coca-Cola experiments, but this just may be the most insane one yet. The result is shocking!