6 Common Phrases You May Not Realize Are Actually Fat-Shaming
Carol Yepes via Getty Images Referring to certain foods as “bad” or saying that you “feel fat” are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in […]
Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten. Scientists, led by Professor Anwesha Sarkar at the University of Leeds, are revolutionising the sensation of plant proteins, transforming them from a substance that can be experienced as gloopy and dry […]
Does Hot Weather Actually Make People Act Out? The Connection Between Heat And Mood
SimpleImages via Getty Images Extreme heat is an uncontrollable stressor that makes people feel fatigue, irritation and more. Hot weather can mess with your mind. According to a study published in 2022 in JAMA Psychiatry, mental health emergencies are exacerbated in hot weather; emergency rooms see a higher number of visits for anxiety, mood disorders, […]
Doctors Share Why You ‘Run Hot’ Or ‘Run Cold’
Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost It’s true: Some people may naturally feel more warm or cold compared to oy. You probably know ― or maybe even are ― one of those people who’s always hot or always cold. You may have even uttered the phrase “I run hot” or “I run cold” as those around you experience the […]
How dietary restraint could significantly reduce effects of genetic risk of obesity: Obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and lose control over their eating, but practicing dietary restraint could counteract this.
Obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and lose control over their eating, but practicing dietary restraint could counteract this. New research by University of Exeter, Exeter Clinical Research Facility, and University of Bristol — funded by the Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership and published in the International Journal of Epidemiology — found that […]
The 9 Biggest Signs Of Autism In Adulthood
Westend61 via Getty Images Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those around them. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are undiagnosed as they […]
Opinion | Are We Ready for the Long COVID Long-Haul?
“I just don’t know what is wrong with me, but something is off, and I am so forgetful. I feel like I have dementia,” a good friend said to me recently. I recalled that she had been sick with COVID-19 this past year. I remembered her illness well because I had been very concerned about […]
6 Common Phrases You May Not Realize Are Actually Fat-Shaming
Carol Yepes via Getty Images Referring to certain foods as “bad” or saying that you “feel fat” are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. As a general rule, phrases that offend groups of people are off limits in any respectful and caring group of people. Words that bring down folks in […]
12 Sneaky Causes Of Heart Palpitations That Aren’t Stress Or Caffeine
The way we describe how someone makes us feel — that they make our heart flutter or skip a beat — is a cutesy phenomenon, in theory. But when heart palpitations strike for real, it can be an alarming experience. “Palpitations are the sensation of a fluttering, pounding, irregular heartbeat or rapid heart rate,” said […]
Why Are My Boobs So Itchy?
Basically, anywhere on your body can sometimes feel itchy, but some places are a little more unsettling than others. If you’ve ever experienced itchiness, or irritation on your breasts or even your nipples, you know the frustration of needing to scratch a place you can’t easily access in public. Unfortunately, there are various reasons and […]