8 Very Unhealthy Foods in the US
8 Very Unhealthy Foods in the US – In addressing the topic of unhealthy foods commonly consumed in the United States, it is imperative to highlight that while individual food items may contribute to an unhealthy diet, patterns of eating and overall dietary habits play a crucial role in determining health outcomes. The following list […]
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3 product labels help you do good while shopping
3 product labels help you do good while shopping – Did you know your dollars have the power to support positive change? Spending your money in ways that align with your values makes a difference for yourself and the causes close to your heart while staying within your budget. The new year is the ideal […]
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Addicted to chilli? Here’s how it might help us regain our sense of taste after COVID
Pexels/Pixabay, CC BY Michael Mathai, Victoria University Addicted to chilli? Here’s how it might help us regain our sense of taste after COVID – The news of a hot chilli sauce shortages earlier this year – due to high temperatures and drought in agricultural regions – prompted warnings to stock up on supplies or forego […]
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Sleep is Good Medicine: 11 tips for healthier sleep
Sleep can sometimes feel like self-care that can wait or a reward you need to earn. However, the opposite is true. When it comes to your health, sleep is just as important as physical activity and nutrition. (Family Features) While you sleep, your body is busy healing and repairing itself, learning and actively preventing chronic […]
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GMOs Explained
Many consumers are curious to learn more about the purpose and safety of GMOs. “GMO” is a common term used to describe foods made from organisms (plants, microorganisms and animals) that have been created using technology called genetic engineering. Genetic engineering allows scientists to copy a gene with a desired trait from one organism and […]
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Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why
The sun’s rays often feel good on your skin, but can cause serious damage. Maksim Chernyshev/EyeEm via Getty Images Nina G. Jablonski, Penn State Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then get hot. Sweat gets in your eyes. Then there are all the protective rituals: the sunscreen, the […]
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Americans think they know a lot about politics – and it’s bad for democracy that they’re so often wrong in their confidence
Overconfidence about their political knowledge is common among Americans. FXQuadro/iStock/Getty Images Plus Ian Anson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County As statewide primaries continue through the summer, many Americans are beginning to think about which candidates they will support in the 2022 general election. This decision-making process is fraught with difficulties, especially for inexperienced voters. Voters […]
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