Oncology & Cancer
Vitamin A linked to lower odds of common skin cancer
Wondering if you can do more than slap on some sunscreen to prevent skin cancer? A new study suggests that getting more vitamin A may help.
Jul 31, 2019
0
554
Page 3 - News tagged with sweets
Health
Soups are the new smoothies
When made at home, smoothies can be delicious and nutritious (store-bought versions often contain lots of sugar and an abundance of calories). But when it comes to feeling satisfied, a rich, thick soup has them beat.
Sep 9, 2019
0
2
Health
Persimmons pack plenty of nutritional punch
Persimmons are low in calories and high in fiber—a combination that makes them a good choice for weight control. Their mix of antioxidants and nutrients—including vitamins A and C—makes them ideal for a healthy diet.
Oct 19, 2020
0
83
Psychology & Psychiatry
Six mental health tips for a stress-free festive season
This holiday season, we asked Darren Ferleyko, director of Staff Wellness at the University of Calgary, to give us his top six tips to have a healthy, restful holiday break.
Dec 22, 2017
0
96
Health
Best way to avoid back pain? Lift heavy things
Most people think that the human spine is one of evolution's great flaws. After all, around 80% of adults suffer from lower-back pain. What more evidence do you need? The truth is, the spine is a robust structure. We're just ...
Apr 5, 2018
0
62
Health
On nutrition: Comparing honey and molasses
When my son-in-law hinted that he was out of my granola and it "was the only thing that tasted good" when he was sick, I knew it was time to make another batch. Then I received this letter: "I sure enjoy your columns on food ...
Dec 1, 2023
0
2
Health
Why purple sweet potatoes belong on your holiday table
You may be busting out your holiday cookbook over the next couple days—it's that time of year. Cookies, ham, turkey, all the favorites. There's much to be said for the familiar spread, but we have a suggestion to brighten ...
Dec 23, 2019
0
15
Neuroscience
A high-sugar diet decreases ability to sense sweetness in rats
For many people, a high-sugar diet has become almost accidental.
Oct 13, 2022
0
95
Medical research
Tasting no-calorie sweetener may affect insulin response on glucose tolerance test
Artificial sweeteners such as sucralose provide the seductive taste of sweetness without the calories contained in sugar—a seeming win-win for people who need to control their blood sugar and insulin levels or weight.
Jan 30, 2020
0
46
Neuroscience
How does the brain know what the tongue knows?
Each taste, from sweet to salty, is sensed by a unique set of neurons in the brains of mice, new research reveals. The findings demonstrate that neurons that respond to specific tastes are arranged discretely in what the ...
Sep 1, 2011
1
0
