Spirulina is a blue-green algae that’s widely touted as a superfood (opens in new tab) in the health food and dietary supplement industries. The green powder is known to help lower blood pressure for people with high blood pressure, but there is little scientific evidence that it provides any additional health benefits. Spirulina is generally […]
What is blood flow restriction training? In essence, this training method is exactly what it sounds like: limiting blood flow to muscles while training. This is usually done by using specialist equipment, such as blood flow restriction (BFR) cuffs. What has grabbed people’s attention is its reported benefits, with claims BFR can stimulate impressive muscle […]
What is blood flow restriction training? In essence, this training method is exactly what it sounds like: limiting blood flow to muscles while training. This is usually done by using specialist equipment, such as blood flow restriction (BFR) cuffs. What has grabbed people’s attention is its reported benefits, with claims BFR can stimulate impressive muscle […]
Many of us would turn up our noses at the idea of edible insects, but they are actually a valuable source of protein and are already eaten by many cultures across the world. Edible insects are generally cheap to feed and raise and take up very little space, making them a more environmentally-friendly alternative to […]
Scientists coaxed mouse stem cells to grow into synthetic embryos that began developing hearts and brains, just like the real thing. The lab-made embryos, crafted without any eggs or sperm and incubated in a device that resembles a fast-spinning Ferris wheel full of tiny glass vials, survived for 8.5 days. That’s nearly half the length […]
You woke up late, missed breakfast and now it’s been hours since your last meal — but instead of feeling ravenous, why does hunger sometimes cause nausea instead? It’s a feeling a lot of people have experienced, but one that’s difficult to understand. Why would your body find food less appealing, at a time when […]
It’s perfectly normal for toddlers to refuse to eat or even taste new foods, with most children naturally outgrowing the picky eating phase around the age of six. However, extreme fussy eating behaviors could also be a sign of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), previously referred to as Selective Eating Disorder. “ARFID is when […]
A six-pack is at the top of many a fitness wishlist, but the benefits of performing the best ab exercises go far beyond aesthetics. Abs are part of the core muscles (opens in new tab) in your body, which are responsible for the bending and twisting of the spine, as well as protecting the internal […]
If you’re looking to build muscle or improve your fitness, you can’t beat bodyweight exercises. Simple moves like push-ups and squats can be extremely effective (and challenging) and can save you the cost of an expensive gym membership. And while you might see faster muscle gains if you’re lifting heavy things in the gym, there’s […]
Dugongs, the pudgy marine mammals that once inspired homesick sailors’ fanciful tales of mythical mermaids, are now extinct in China, new research shows. For hundreds of years, these gentle giants, commonly known as sea cows, have swum in Chinese waters, ripping up seagrasses on the ocean bottom with a flexible upper lip. But with no […]
