BSc (Psych) (Hons), PhD, MAPS.
If you forgot to thaw your meat and it’s dinner time, you might consider using the microwave to speed up the process—especially since it has a defrost setting. But is it advisable? Professor Costas Stathopoulos, a food scientist from Abertay…
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Magnesium must be having a moment. You’ve likely seen some hacks and supplements on social media to help you get more magnesium in your system. You need magnesium for many functions in your body, including regulating your heart rhythm, preserving…
Taking multiple medications is a common practice. In fact, over half of Americans take at least two, according to the Mayo Clinic. This happens because different medications can manage various aspects of a health condition. Furthermore, individuals, especially older adults,…
In June 2013 – about two months before she released the debut album that kicked off her solo pop star career – Ariana Grande addressed rumors about her weight loss being the result of an eating disorder with a statement…
Prostate cancer begins in the prostate, a small gland located just below the bladder, present only in people assigned male at birth (AMAB). This gland is responsible for producing seminal fluid and grows slowly with age. However, when prostate cancer…
Most individuals are aware that adding sugar to coffee is detrimental to health. Nevertheless, this hasn’t deterred society from inventing new and unconventional methods to spice up coffee, both literally and figuratively. With the surge in popularity of various fad…
Bake them into a pie, blend them into a smoothie, or top your oatmeal with them… no matter how you consume them, cherries are absolutely delightful. They pair well with a variety of foods, from meats to desserts to beverages.…
If you’re seeking a healthier alternative to traditional white and yellow corn chips, blue corn tortilla chips could be the ideal choice. They not only offer a vibrant color but also come with additional health advantages, being rich in nutrients…
As that old children’s book states, “Everyone poops.” Whether your bathroom visits are a few times a day like clockwork or your body adheres to a more laid-back schedule, when nature calls and you finally go, you typically feel an…