Health

Can Eating Too Many Carrots Really Turn You Orange?
06:10 2017-11-09

It seems that any diet is believable nowadays. In 2017, some people believe that you can subsist on a diet of just air and be fine, so it might come as no surprise that Livestrong (like the bracelets!) has a page dedicated to the “Carrot Diet.” It’s more of a fast than anything, and it …

Higher brain glucose levels may mean more severe Alzheimer’s
04:15 2017-11-09

NIH study shows connections between glucose metabolism, Alzheimer’s pathology, symptoms. Illustration of elevated glucose levels in the brain. Scientists found potential connections between problems with how the brain processes glucose and Alzheimer’s disease pathology and symptoms. NIA For the first time, scientists have found a connection between abnormalities in how the brain breaks down glucose …

Just saying ‘I love you’ is not enough. Small gestures make people feel more loved
23:30 2017-11-08

Making your close ones feel loved doesn’t require you to indulge in over-the-top gestures. A warm hug or snuggle will go a long way. Meanwhile, controlling behaviours – like someone wanting to know where they were at all times – were seen as the least loving, researchers said. “Whether we feel loved or not plays …

Have a habit of late-night snacking? It may up risk of heart disease and diabetes
22:15 2017-11-08

If you enjoy late night snacking, you have a higher risk of developing various heart diseases and diabetes, says a new research. Late night eating habits disrupt the working of the body’s biological clock. It is out-of-sync with the 24-hour cycle, resulting in high blood-fat levels and heart problems, the researchers found. Previous research has …

This Is Why You Crave Sugary, Fatty Foods Before Your Period
21:10 2017-11-08

If you develop a hankering for French fries and chocolate during that time of month, you’re not alone. A change in dietary desires in the days leading up to menstruation is normal, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying. Ignoring those cravings isn’t as easy as easing other PMS symptoms. Food cravings are common …