Food & Drinks

Drinking gin really can bring on tearfulness, research shows
04:05 2017-11-29

Gin has long been known as a tearjerker, but new research suggests that there might be some truth in the idea that Mother’s Ruin makes you cry. A new study into drinking and emotions found that spirits are most likely to trigger tearfulness when compared to wine and beer. Researchers from Public Health Wales and …

Eating this one snack twice a week could cut your heart disease risk
03:15 2017-11-29

A simple snacking choice could help reduce your risk of developing heart disease, new research has shown. Yep, according to a team at Harvard University, eating a handful of nuts just twice a week could cut your risk by almost a quarter, The Telegraph reports. After studying over 200,000 people for over 30 years, the …

There’s a scientific reason why you can’t stop eating salted caramel
01:33 2017-11-29

If you’ve ever found yourself halfway through a pack of salted caramel popcorn with zero interest in stopping anytime soon, then you’re definitely not alone. And the good news? It’s probably not your willpower’s fault either, because there’s a scientific reason why we’re all so addicted to the taste of salted caramel. That’s according to …

This Is Why Bananas Are Curved
01:05 2017-11-29

Bananas: a great source of potassium, an excellent source of vitamins, and—as everyone knows—the most recognizable fruit on the planet. After all, you don’t come across many fruits that look like crescent moons. (Or… Um… Something else.) Moreover, not every banana is the same. Some are more curved, some are less. What’s the deal? Well, …

13 Amazing Health Benefits of Peppermint
09:30 2017-11-28

You might love its fresh scent, but did you know peppermint also has amazing benefits for your health? Peppermint for extra energy If you’re feeling lethargic, just the smell of peppermint can mentally perk you up. A study from Wheeling Jesuit University has linked peppermint to greater alertness, performance, and motivation by serving as a …