All articles tagged with #health hacks
The article explores the science behind popular wellness trends like melatonin and electrolytes, helping readers distinguish between fact and fiction to determine if these health hacks are worth trying.
New research reveals that medieval medicine was more advanced and scientific than previously thought, with some remedies resembling modern health trends, and a comprehensive online catalog of medieval medical manuscripts has been released, highlighting the period's curiosity and observational approach to health.
Dr. Karan Rajan, a UK surgeon, suggests a clever hack to make white bread healthier by freezing it, defrosting it, and then toasting it, which can reduce the bread's glycemic index by almost double. Lowering the glycemic index leads to a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels and the formation of beneficial resistant starch. Dr. Rajan also recommends other ways to increase resistant starch intake, such as consuming green, unripe bananas and apple cores for improved gut health.
High levels of triglycerides can cause health problems like high blood pressure, obesity, and an increased risk of heart disease or stroke. However, there are simple health hacks that can help keep your blood fats in check. These include replacing butter or oil in brownies with pureed black beans, standing up and moving around for just 60 seconds every half hour, enjoying 30 minutes of downtime each day, adding cinnamon to your daily diet, and taking vitamin B-3 daily.
High levels of triglycerides can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, obesity, and an increased risk of heart disease or stroke. However, there are simple health hacks that can help keep your blood fats in check, such as replacing butter or oil in brownies with pureed black beans, standing up and moving around for just 60 seconds every half hour, enjoying 30 minutes of downtime each day, adding cinnamon to your daily diet, and taking vitamin B-3 supplements.
Norwegian model Frida Aasen shared pictures of herself in a cream bathing suit on a beautiful island getaway. She stays fit by doing group Pilates and SoulCycle classes, learning to cook during COVID-19 lockdowns, practicing mindfulness and yoga, getting enough sleep, and avoiding meat while sticking to other sources of protein such as chickpeas. Her career as a model helped her gain independence and connect with people from all backgrounds.