BSc (Psych) (Hons), PhD, MAPS.
GNC is a well-known vitamin and supplement retailer. For those unfamiliar, entering a GNC store can be daunting. The shelves are filled with pill bottles, dark canisters, and often very muscular individuals. Navigating the store’s website might be simpler—or more…
Peaches can be the perfect healthy treat, but the fuzzy skin on a peach often raises a debated question – should you peel it or not? To begin with, peach skin is not toxic to humans, making it completely edible.…
Is ranch dressing your go-to condiment? Whether you drizzle it on everything or just add it to your salad, consuming a lot of it might not be the best for your health. The extent of its negative impact depends on…
“Your gut is where it all begins, start with Activia,” the Dannon brand proclaims on the front page of its website. This message is paired with a photo collage of smiling women – many wearing the brand’s signature green –…
Coca-Cola seems to be omnipresent. On hot summer nights, nothing beats having a bottle of Coke, and the Coca-Cola polar bears have become a Christmas icon. Marketing strategies often associate Coke with creating cherished memories with loved ones, and its…
Physical attraction can be subjective. It can also be scientific. There are numerous innate – and some learned – reasons why women are drawn to certain men and types. If you spot a guy in real life across the bar…
Do you remember when Gatorade was the go-to sports drink? Nowadays, the sports drink section is bustling with new brands, providing plenty of options for those who exercise frequently and haven’t yet discovered their favorite. According to Healthline, sports drinks…
Beans are seasonal bloomers and are among the most widely consumed foods globally. They are the fruits or seeds of Fabaceae plants, the most prominent family of angiosperms known as legumes (via Britannica). Beans are one of the least demanding,…
Whether you’re a vegetarian, an omnivore looking for a side dish, or trying out the Starch Solution Diet, you’re likely to encounter a rice or potato dish in the future. But which is better to consume? Is there a nutritional…
With gym closures and stay-at-home orders, the demand for ellipticals, stationary bikes, and other home exercise equipment has surged. Some outlets saw a sales increase of over 600 percent for home gym equipment in 2020 (via The Guardian). As remote…