Groundbreaking Research Claims Oreo Cookies Lower Cholesterol Better Than Statins

Groundbreaking Research Claims Oreo Cookies Lower Cholesterol Better Than Statins

The ground-breaking experiment aimed at testing the Lipid Energy Model High cholesterol levels are dangerously linked to many serious health problems, which include heart diseases like heart attack and stroke. People with high cholesterol often develop high blood pressure and inflammation in the body, which can even be fatal. According to experts, too many lipids … Read more

Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

Saudi Arabia opens its first alcohol shop in more than 70 years

While restricted to non-Muslim diplomats, the store in Riyadh comes as Saudi Prince bin Salman aims to transform the kingdom into a destination for tourism and business. ADVERTISEMENT For the first time in over 70 years, a shop selling alcohol has opened in Saudi Arabia, a diplomat revealed on Wednesday. The move marks another step … Read more

Macron’s government abstains from dry January – POLITICO

Macron’s government abstains from dry January – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. To the despair of France’s medical establishment, dry wine has won out over dry January. It’s that time of year when — bleary eyed and a few kilos heavier from too many festive toasts — many of us swear off alcohol, at least for … Read more

This is the picture that will make you stop drinking

This is the picture that will make you stop drinking

Keep a drink journal (on paper or via an app) To give up successfully you have to be honest about how much you drink. Keeping track of everything can help with this (and don’t lie to yourself, which is what I used to do, then feel ashamed – you will know if you have a … Read more

Cheers to that! Harvard says drinking alcohol IS healthy for your heart… but in moderation

Cheers to that! Harvard says drinking alcohol IS healthy for your heart… but in moderation

By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 17:51 22 Dec 2023, updated 17:53 22 Dec 2023 Harvard researchers said that moderate drinking ‘probably’ has heart benefits The team cautioned that many of the studies about drinking are not strong  READ MORE: Exactly how long it takes to recover from a weekend of drinking Experts at … Read more

The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

The positive and negative effects of social media influencers on adolescents

In a recent review published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers (SMI) on adolescent health. The study findings indicate that although SMIs can harm mental and physical health, their influence can encourage healthier habits and promote effective health messaging. Study: Social media influencers and adolescents’ health: … Read more

What going cold turkey really feels like – and five ways to quit booze safely

What going cold turkey really feels like – and five ways to quit booze safely

It was a sunny day and, as we toiled over the flatpack assembly in the heat, I told him about why I had decided to quit booze. He asked me how I was feeling and I told him: “Exhausted, anxious and sweaty.” This, he said, was normal. The feeling lasted for a week – a … Read more

How I lost 30kg and transformed my body in nine months while working a desk job – and I still enjoy my favourite foods

How I lost 30kg and transformed my body in nine months while working a desk job – and I still enjoy my favourite foods

A travel agent revealed how she turned her life around and shed 28kg in nine months after feeling unhappy and uncomfortable in her body – all without giving up her favourite foods. Brittany McCrystal didn’t expect her life to change when she started a desk job at 23, but soon realised that her once-active routine had … Read more

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

Study links heavy mobile phone use to lower sperm count

In a recent cross-sectional study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, researchers from Switzerland investigated the association between self-reported mobile phone use and semen quality in young Swiss men. They found that an increased use of mobile phones is associated with a reduced sperm concentration and total sperm count (TSC) in the semen. Study: Association … Read more

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluate the impact of planetary health diet (PHD) adherence on environmental and human health. Study: Adherence to a Planetary Health Diet, Environmental Impacts, and Mortality in Chinese Adults. Image Credit: Created with the assistance of DALL·E 3 Background PHD is characterized by an increased consumption of plant-based … Read more