October 20, 2015 Mmm! Taste of beer triggers good feelings in the brain The taste of beer, without its alcoholic effects, may be enough to trigger the release of the pleasure chemical dopamine in the brain, a study finds
October 19, 2015 Latex Allergy 101 Ever since the early '70s, we have been on the universal precautions bandwagon.
October 19, 2015 Heritage Foods As their name suggests, heritage foods have been around forever, but the trend to preserve them is fairly new. As some of the oldest breeds of fruits, vegetables, cattle, pigs, poultry, and many others make their way onto endangered species list, there is no time like the present to protect them.
October 19, 2015 Is the Cold Good for Your Skin? With temperatures plummeting throughout most of the U.S., I continue to be bombarded with questions surrounding what kind of impact this harsh weather has on the skin.
October 19, 2015 Lactose-Free Recipes Approximately 75 percent of the world's population is lactose intolerant. Lactose is the predominant sugar found in milk products such as yogurt, milk and ice cream. Lactase, an enzyme produced in the small intestine, and is responsible for breaking down lactose so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. People who are lactose intolerant either don't produce enough lactase or any at all. Without lactase, lactose remains undigested and can lead to uncomfortable symptoms which may include bloating, cramping and diarrhea. Thanks to new products on the market that contain the enzyme lactase, many people who are lactose intolerant can now enjoy foods that were once prohibited. Lactaid products have lactase added to them so products like cottage cheese and milk can be enjoyed without distress. In addition, these products are high in calcium, an important nutrient that can protect bone integrity and help stave off osteoporosis.
October 19, 2015 Foods to Fuel Your Workout Q_ What are the best foods to eat before and after a workout?
October 19, 2015 The Future of Peanut Allergy Treatment Researchers from Addenbrooke Hospital in Cambridge, England reported in this month's edition of the journal, Allergy, that by studying a small group of peanut-allergic children, they have found a possible way of reducing the risks associated with accidental peanut ingestion.
October 19, 2015 Coffee and Dementia Can coffee help reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease?
October 19, 2015 Calcium Takes on Cancer Not only does calcium support healthy bones, especially in women, new studies find that a calcium-rich diet may also lower their risk of developing many types of cancer. A new study, conducted by the National Cancer Institute, found a direct link between calcium intake and reduced risk of colorectal and other digestive system cancers.
October 19, 2015 Enjoy More Soy Soy is not just recommended for women! Scientific consensus supports soy as a part of a healthful lifestyle, and experts agree that soy is safe and healthy for men to consume in moderate amounts each day (2-3 servings daily). Soy is a rich source of isoflavones, substances that mimic the effects of the female hormone estrogen - leading to concerns of whether or not this will have adverse effects on the male hormone. Not only do researchers say there is no evidence of this when soy is eaten in moderation, but there are numerous studies showing the positive effects of soy on men's health.
