Do sweeteners increase your appetite? New evidence from randomised controlled trial says no
Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier — and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found. The double blind randomised controlled trial found that consuming food containing sweeteners produced a similar reduction in appetite sensations and appetite-related hormone responses as sugary foods […]
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird? Identifying traits that help wildlife adapt to urban living can help cities bolster biodiversity through better urban planning
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise — and large numbers of humans. A UCLA-led team of biologists wondered if those city-dwelling birds share common characteristics around the world that help them survive. In a paper published in Current Biology, they reveal the answer: Urban […]
Olive oil by-product could aid exercise: Research is first to examine exercise benefits from drinking olive fruit water
New research has found that a natural by-product of olive oil production could potentially have antioxidant benefits and support exercise. The study, led by nutrition researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the journal Nutrients, is the first to examine the benefits of natural olive fruit water for recreationally active people. Olive fruit […]
These 31 Products Are Here To Help With Your Slightly Embarrassing Needs
Amazon Wonder Balm anti-fungal cream and Lumi Outdoors natural shoe deodorizer spray. Popular items from this list: A set of kegel weights to not only help with incontinence but also potentially make sex easier, less painful, and more enjoyable. A natural shoe deodorizer spray so you don’t have to wash your feet the minute you […]
Suicidal Thoughts Exist On A Spectrum. Here’s How To Handle Each Type.
When people talk or think of suicide, the natural (and fair) reaction is to believe someone is in immediate crisis. However, suicidal thoughts don’t always fit one specific mold. Instead, it’s more like a spectrum. Some certainly are in need of intervention ASAP, while others may not feel attached to living but aren’t at a […]
Red Flags That You’re Injured After A Workout And Not Just Sore
Muscle soreness after a tough workout is your body’s natural reaction to exercise. In fact, “a little bit of inflammation is part of how the body signals that it’s going to rebuild,” said Aimee Layton, an assistant professor of applied physiology at Columbia University and a member of the Peloton Health and Wellness Advisory Council. […]
Engineers get under the skin of ionic skin
In the quest to build smart skin that mimics the sensing capabilities of natural skin, ionic skins have shown significant advantages. They’re made of flexible, biocompatible hydrogels that use ions to carry an electrical charge. In contrast to smart skins made of plastics and metals, the hydrogels have the softness of natural skin. This offers […]
Solution to world’s largest waste stream: Make sand
After water, sand is the most exploited natural resource on the planet. However, its extraction from seas, rivers, beaches and quarries has an impact on the environment and surrounding communities. A new study by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI) has found that a step-change […]
Novel theory of entropy may solve materials design issues
A challenge in materials design is that in both natural and humanmade materials, volume sometimes decreases, or increases, with increasing temperature. While there are mechanical explanations for this phenomenon for some specific materials, a general understanding of why this sometimes happens remains lacking. However, a team of Penn State researchers has come up with a […]
How Do You Reveal a Compulsive Liar? 7 Ways
Lying is natural human behavior. Many of us have lied at some point in our lives, whether to avoid hurting someone or get out of trouble. However, compulsive liars lie out of habit, without intent or motive. They may lie spontaneously and automatically, without even thinking about it, and for little or no reason. Compulsive […]