Health
How to keep fruit, veggies and herbs fresh for longer
We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables and herbs have a tendency to perish quickly if left uneaten.
May 28, 2024
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Health
Cost of living: If you can't afford as much fresh produce, are canned veggies or frozen fruit just as good?
The cost of living crisis is affecting how we spend our money. For many people, this means tightening the budget on the weekly supermarket shop.
May 28, 2024
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Neuroscience
Sugar doesn't make kids hyperactive, suggests neuroscientist
It's a Saturday afternoon at a kids' birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread of birthday treats and party games. Half-eaten cupcakes, biscuits and lollies litter the floor, and the kids seem to ...
May 28, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Low-income teens at higher risk of obesity: WHO
Teens from less affluent families in Europe are at greater risk of obesity, inactivity and poor diet, which are risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the WHO said Thursday.
May 23, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Adult day services provide stimulation for older Americans, and respite for full-time caregivers
Sally White helps her husband of 46 years get dressed, fed and on the bus for the short ride from their home to Third Age Adult Day Center four mornings a week.
May 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers investigate how sense of belonging to a social group can impact food choices
New research from Flinders University has revealed that feeling a sense of belonging to a social group can have a significant impact on our food choices, potentially nudging us towards healthier options.
May 23, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows
A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu—the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows.
May 22, 2024
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Health
Ultra-processed foods increase cardiometabolic risk in children, study finds
A study led by the University of Rovira i Virgili's (URV) Human Nutrition Unit has associated the consumption of ultra-processed foods products with a greater risk of overweight, increased blood sugar and worse levels of ...
May 21, 2024
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Health
Timesaving tips for cooking healthy meals
Living a busy, fast-paced life can make it hard to find the motivation to cook a healthy meal at home.
May 20, 2024
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Cardiology
Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks: Here's why and what to do about it
Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common "change of life" concerns include hot flushes, sweats ...
May 18, 2024
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