Why ‘Before And After’ Photos Are More Problematic Than You Think
Before and after photos are ubiquitous for a reason. They’re what marketers call a “social trigger” — a type of content that prompts those who see it to feel or act a certain way. They make it clear to viewers that one situation (the “after”) is more desirable than another (the “before”). Think of before […]
We Found The Cereals That Kids, Parents And Nutrition Experts Agree On
Even if you weren’t much of a cereal person before becoming a parent, having kids inevitably changes your relationship to that aisle of the grocery store. We talked to parents for tips on navigating the slippery slope to the cereal bowl, and then we checked in with nutritionists for recommendations. The ideas might reduce a […]
Fasting may help ward off infections, study in mice suggests
Fasting before and during exposure to Salmonella enterica bacteria protects mice from developing a full-blown infection, in part due to changes in the animals’ gut microbiomes,according to new research published in PLOS Pathogens by Bruce Vallance and colleagues at University of British Columbia, Canada. When people or animals develop an infection, they often lose their […]
I’m Training To Qualify For The Olympic Trials On A Treadmill In My Garage
One evening, when I was 13, my dad asked me if I wanted to go on a run. I had never gone on a run before, but I figured if my dad could do it, I could, too. Dogs barked as we made our way down country roads. The setting sun was making the fields […]