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Antiperspirants can make you smell bad
Antiperspirants can make you smell bad Antiperspirants are very commonplace these days, as they reduce sweating that causes odor. However, ingredients in antiperspirants called parabens have been shown to cause cancer. Now, Real Clear Science reports that these deodorants affect the balance of bacteria in your armpits, and that antiperspirants […]
Common pesticide increases ADHD risk
A common pesticide increases ADHD risk, by changing the development of the brain’s dopamine system. The dopamine system is essential for brain function and emotional expression. The study was conducted at Rutgers University. Study shows that common pesticide increases ADHD risk The research team found that mice that were exposed […]
Added fructose causes type 2 diabetes
Added fructose causes type 2 diabetes Recent research shows that added sugars, especially ones with fructose, are a major risk factor of diabetes. Clinical scientists believe that current dietary guidelines allowing up to 25% of daily total calories from sugars should be changed, especially because added fructose causes type 2 […]
Celiac disease rate in children almost tripled in 20 years
Celiac disease rate in children almost tripled in 20 years According to UK research, celiac disease rate in children has almost tripled in the past 20 years. However, kids from poorer families have about 50 percent less risk of developing celiac disease. Research shows that up to 1 percent of […]
Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response
Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response Probiotics are very popular right now, and for good reason. According to the Mayo Clinic, “These microorganisms may help with digestion and offer protection from harmful bacteria, just as the existing “good” bacteria in your body already do.” Research from UCLA now shows […]
Sleep and memory go together
Sleep and memory go together Nowadays, it is a popular practice amongst young adults and adults alike to stay up all night studying or preparing for important examinations or presentations the next day. The link between sleep and memory has already been well established. Scientists already know that sleep and […]
Olio Nuovo olive oil giveaway
Our giveaway this time is the alive and organic Olio Nuovo from Living Tree Community Foods. The Olio Nuovo olive oil is unfiltered and made from Mission olives, the only olive native to America. (All other olive […]
Friends might help you avoid flu
Friends might help you avoid flu A study of social networks has shown promising results on how to increase flu vaccination rates. Researchers from Lancaster University found that people with a lot of friends “should be prioritised for the ‘flu jab because they might influence others to get vaccinated too.” […]