Research points out that the deep wrinkles on one’s forehead may be a sign of person’s risk of atherosclerosis-a type of cardiovascular condition which can lead to stroke or heart illness. Atherosclerosis is characterized by buildup of plaque in the arteries which diminishes their elasticity and makes them narrower. Consequently, […]
Katya Gavrish is on the lookout for new brain drugs in the most unlikely place, i.e. in samples of human stool. The earnest and focused microbiologist who was trained in Russia and loves to listen to classical music is working at a lab in Holobiome, a small startup company there. […]
Although it may not be as popular as pistachios and peanuts, kola nut is an amazing nut; rich in nutrients and boasting a one-of-a-kind aroma and flavor, it’s commonly added in supplements, soft drinks, and more. Each pod contains the same amount of caffeine as two cups of coffee, along […]
As if we were in need of more excuses to drink wine right? Namely, a recent study gave a pretty good reason to have a sip. Apparently, wine helps us lower our risk of getting ill. The study was published in the Agricultural and Food Chemistry journal and was a […]
Same as two other ancient types of wheat, emmer and spelt flour, einkorn is covered wheat; however, it’s less abundant in gluten and richer in nutrients than the traditional whole wheat. Many consider ancient grains more nutritious than the more recent varieties. And, einkorn flour is ancient wheat abundant in […]
This brother and sister from Toronto found an innovative method to keep their families safe during the pandemic. The founders of Vyzr Technologies, Yezin and Dina Al-Qaysi, invented a shielded 360-degree helmet with an air purification system for enhanced protection from the virus. Dina explained that she and her brother […]
For millions of people worldwide, a cup of coffee is how they start their day. Besides the caffeine in it that gives us the energy boost we need, it also enriches us with nutrients and antioxidants. And, a recent trend concerning coffee has been sweeping the internet-it’s coffee mixed with […]
According to scientists from the Australian Medical Research, honeybee venom was found beneficial in killing aggressive cells of breast cancer in a lab study. The study was published in the Nature Precision Oncology journal. The venom of the bees and its compound melittin were used against two types of cancer […]
According to a new study done by scientists from the Saskatchewan University, stretching is better than brisk walking when it comes to lowering hypertension in hypertensive people or people at a higher risk of it. The co-author of the study and professor of kinesiology Dr. Phil Chilibeck notes that the […]
Did you know that we spend a third of our day in bed? And, have you ever wondered how many bacteria there are in our bed sheets and pillowcases, even after only a week of using them? And, it’s more shocking to learn that some people don’t even change them […]