Credit: University of BathTo kick off 2024 with a fresh routine to enhance fitness and well-being, a recent University of Bath study proposes that integrating mindfulness with exercise could be a crucial factor for success. Published in the academic journal Mental Health and Physical Activity, the study indicates that lifestyle changes incorporating both physical...
Credit: Unsplash.In recent years, coconut oil has enjoyed a stellar reputation, championed for its perceived health benefits and versatile applications, ranging from dental hygiene to insect repellent. Once hailed as a dietary "superfood," the latest research is challenging the narrative promoted by the "clean eating" and "wellness" trends of the past few decades.Unveiling Potential...
Crédit: Science KURecent research indicates that European food consumption relies heavily on global resources, primarily imported from non-European countries. The food supply chain, starting from the primary agricultural sector, experiences food loss and waste until it reaches European consumers.Marianne Thomsen, a professor of sustainable food systems at the University of Copenhagen, suggests that halving...
Credit: mediumAgriculture proves to be one of the most challenging human activities to reduce carbon emissions, as it is an essential part of life, yet the land-use practices connected to crop cultivation contribute to approximately 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, and other research institutions are...
Credit: AxiosAn international team of scientists has created comprehensive maps of the genetic, cellular, and structural components of both the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain. This mapping, made possible by funding from the National Institutes of Health's Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® Initiative (The BRAIN Initiative®), provides a deeper understanding of...
2023's Health-Boosting Food Trends (Photo by JOSHUA COLEMAN on Unsplash)If food serves as medicine and health acts as your guide, these food trends have the potential to profoundly impact your well-being, providing nourishment for both your body and spirit.The food industry has evolved in response to changing consumer preferences, including an emphasis on mindful,...
Credit: PixaobayRecent research has revealed that adopting a healthy lifestyle involving moderate alcohol consumption, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, quality sleep, and frequent social interaction, while refraining from smoking and excessive sedentary behavior, can lower the risk of depression.Published in Nature Mental Health, an international team of researchers, including those from the University...
Looking to refresh your fitness goals in 2023? Well, you're in luck! The upcoming year promises exciting developments in the realm of health and wellness. Stay ahead of the game with our compilation of the major fitness trends for 2023, as identified by leading trainers and healthcare professionals.Which Fitness Trends Will Prevail in 2023?...
Credit: unplahDespite the booming success of women's soccer, with record-breaking fan interest, attendance, and revenue, it continues to fall behind men's soccer in various aspects. Whether we examine media coverage, financial investments, or overall revenue generation, men's soccer still outperforms women's soccer. The reasons behind this disparity raise important questions.Are Gender Stereotypes Influencing the...
Rice blast in a California rice crop. US and Chinese researchers used CRISPR genome editing to create a high-yielding rice variety resistant to this major fungal pest. Credit: UCANR.A recent study published in the journal Nature on June 14 reports that a group of scientists, including researchers from the University of California, Davis, and...
