For a country that is a leader in longevity and has very low rates of obesity — the least among high-income developed nations at 4.3% — you might be surprised to find that there is not much of a workout culture in Japan. If you take a closer look as to what exercise means to Japanese...
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Could nasal nitric oxide help to mitigate the severity of COVID-19?
Our nose is an extraordinary thing specifically designed for optimal breathing. The nasal cavity plays important physiological functions by filtering, warming and humidifying inhaled air. Studies indicate that limiting the lifestyle factors that reduce endogenous nitric oxide (NO) levels in the airways, such as mouth breathing and smoking, may also help to reduce SARS-CoV-2...
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3 Hours of Exercise a Week May Lower Your Depression Risk – The New York Times
Then the researchers crosschecked all of this data and soon noted several interesting and consistent patterns. Perhaps least surprising, those men and women harbouring a high genetic risk for depression were more likely, in general, to develop depression than volunteers with low-risk scores. At the same time, physically active people had less risk than...
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Blueberries Are the Superfood You Need to Take Seriously
It’s easy to underestimate the humble blueberry. They’re often tossed into bagels and pancakes for added colour and flavour, or you might add them into a parfait during the summer. But blueberries have a lot to offer beyond their flavour. They’re even considered a superfood. What Are Superfoods? Superfoods get celebrated for their ability...
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What would a ‘climate diet’ look like in Australia? | Food | The Guardian
Millions of people around the world are hitting the streets this year in support of students who are demanding an end to fossil fuels. But we can also strike with our forks: global food production contributes around a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. How to talk to kids about the climate crisis Read more...
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Why skimping on sleep makes your brain crave sweets | Science | AAAS
Sleep deprivation can affect the endocannabinoid system, leading people to choose fattier, higher calorie foods, a new study shows. Why skimping on sleep makes your brain crave sweets By Eva FrederickOct. 17, 2019 , 9:00 AM It’s a truism of the diet industry that getting too little sleep can make fatty, sweet foods more tempting....
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Healthy diet means a healthy planet, study shows | Environment | The Guardian
Eating healthy food is almost always also best for the environment, according to the most sophisticated analysis to date. The researchers said poor diets threaten society by seriously harming people and the planet, but the latest research can inform better choices. The analysis assessed the health and environmental impacts of 15 foods common in...
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For a Longer Life and Happier Gut, Eat More Fiber
Get fierce with fiber It’s easy to get caught up in counting calories and grams of added sugars, fats, proteins, and carbs when you’re trying to eat well. But there’s one nutrient that too often gets thrown to the wayside: dietary fiber. Scientists have long known that eating fiber is good for health. Decades...
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Foods to Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery
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Zucchini Bread
Fill up on fibre with this quick and easy, moist and crunchy zucchini bread....