Category: Nutrition
Why Is Drinking Enough Water Important for Your Health? Here Are 6 Reasons
The fact that the human body is made up of approximately 60% water demonstrates how critical it is to consume enough of this vital fluid on a regular basis. …Nopal Cactus Health Benefits: What does the science say?
Nopal cactus (also called the prickly pear cactus) can be found in Mexico and in the southwestern parts of the United States. Namely, the flat cactus pads can be …
Pre-Workout Supplements: What Does Science Say About Their Effectiveness
After a strenuous day at work, all you ever feel like is getting home, eating something, taking a nap, and putting some movies on to relieve stress. Still, you …Moroccan Bees at the Brink of Extinction Following Catastrophic Drought
Bees are flying insects with many as 7-12 species belonging to the genus Apis. Although bees are commonly associated with honey production, not all bees make honey and the …Human Attraction to Alcohol May Have Come from Ape Ancestors
During the last decade, researchers have speculated that our human fondness for alcohol may have been inherited from our ape cousins. This is the so-called “drunk ape” hypothesis. Now …Israeli Company BioBetter Uses Tobacco Plant to Scale Up Production of Lab-Grown Meat
Large-scale production of cultured meat is currently facing major hurdles. To get around this, an Israeli company is using tobacco plants as bioreactors to produce the needed growth factors. …Global Overpopulation: The Consequences on Natural Water Resources, Food Demand, and the Environment
It is estimated that we are currently more than 7.6 billion souls on Earth and we should expect another two billion by 2050 according to UN projections. What are …Scientists Draw Inspiration from Insect Wings for Novel Antibacterial Packaging
Scientists, drawing insight from the ability of certain insects’ wings to kill bacteria, have created food packaging that significantly improves shelf life and cuts waste, according to a new …A Diet Rich in Flavanols May Lower High Blood Pressure in Those Resistant to Regular Treatment Options
Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the US, according to the CDC. In fact, 47%, or 116 million Americans are affected by this disease, which can be …