MIT engineers successfully developed self-cooling fabrics using polyethylene, a material that’s common in the production of plastic bags. When considering materials that are potential fabrics of the future, scientists seemed to have dismissed a widely available choice, i.e. polyethylene. Polyethylene is the stuff in plastic wraps and grocery bags and […]
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Spice Up Your Romantic Life by Adding these 5 Food Aphrodisiacs to Your Diet
Aphrodisiacs are foods or drugs which arouse our sexual instincts, encourage our desire or better our sexual performance and pleasure. The list of drugs that are marketed for their ability to boost our libidos is long. Still, there are people who prefer the natural variant because it’s safer and comes […]
Meet the Psychobiome: Gut Bacteria that may Change how We Think, Feel & Act
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. […]
Snack some more Kola Nut: Energizes You Naturally & Helps You Shed Pounds
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 […]
Wine Destroys Bacteria which Causes Dental Plaque & Sore Throat, Found New Study
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 […]
Superior Ancient Grain: Einkorn Flour Lowers Risk of Eye Illnesses & Encourages Weight Loss
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 […]
Siblings Successfully Create High-Tech Helmet for their Immunocompromised Mom
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 […]
5 Amazing Essential Oils to Alleviate Arthritis
Essential oils are made with different plant components, including their leaves, stems, roots, fruits, and flowers. They’re commonly used in aromatherapy and healing. They’re praised for their ability to aid in the treatment of chronic ache conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. This type of autoimmune disorder makes the immunity attack the […]
Add 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil to Your Morning Coffee & Burn Calories
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 […]
Do You Know this Fruit?-Here’s Why You Should Eat it more (Lowers Bad Cholesterol & Blood Sugar!)
In order to preventing getting repetitive, it’s essential we try out different fruits and veggies, right? And, the good news is that there a lot of yummy fruits and veggies we can opt for and one unusual fruit is getting all of the attention lately. Known as star fruit or […]