Once again the lure of a “simple” test has made headlines. This time the catalyst was a news release issued by the UK’s National Cancer Research Institute. Its title: “Simple blood test for early detection of breast cancer.” In fact, no such test exists. As the body of the PR news release acknowledged, it’s an… Read More »
Crista is a chef, entrepreneur, and world traveler who has developed over 40 different highly-successful restaurant concepts in her culinary career. But, she’s most passionate about her current project, Mezze. A nod to her Syrian-Armenian routes, Mezze is a celebration of life, seen through the lens of Middle Eastern food, culture, and experiences. Learn more… Read More »
Supermodel-turned-nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson: “Forego a bacon sandwich and repair some of the damage with a breakfast full of protein and healthy fats instead” Photo: Getty Images How to be a healthy hedonist: here are a few simple tweaks to limit the damage to your body after New Year’s partying Independent.ie It’s New Year’s Eve, the… Read More »
It isn’t a clinical condition, but doctors know what you mean when you say you have brain fog. “It’s one of the most common complaints I hear,” says Felicia Goldstein, Ph.D., professor in the neurology department at Emory University Brain Health Center in Atlanta. Brain fog feels like forgetfulness, slow thinking, those “it’s on the… Read More »
Bed bug infestations can be hard to spot making it difficult to know what’s bitten you in the first place. The insects are very small – approximately 5mm long – and usually hide in mattresses, within bed frames and behind loose wallpaper. To identify a bed bug bite look out for itchy red bumps, often… Read More »
Losing weight is hard work, but many people who have lost weight may agree that keeping it off can be an even greater challenge. A lack of self-control or a few too many dietary indulgences are often cited as reasons for regaining weight. But a new study in the November issue of BMJ questions this… Read More »
We all have days when we’d rather just skip our workout and kick back on the couch. Missing one sweat session might not be a big deal, but calling it quits one day for no good reason can make it even easier to skip the next workout, which could kickstart a bad pattern. If you’re… Read More »