Fear causes an animal that is not treated properly to create stress and stop feeding. Several experiments have shown that reducing this stress increases...
Vitamin D and omega-3 docohexaenoic acid (DHA) enhance the immune system's ability to clear amyloid plaques that settle in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients, a team's latest study reveals of researchers from the University of California (USA).
Although it may seem absurd, this study will give a good idea to many parents who are tired of their children leaving vegetables on the plate. A group of researchers from Cornell University (USA) has shown that, when the dish has an attractive name for children, they eat it without disgust.
The body mass index of individuals who read labels can be 1.49 points lower than that of those who never take such information into account when making the purchase. This represents a reduction of 3.91 kg for a person weighing 74 kg.
How does the Mediterranean diet influence quality of life? This is what scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Navarra have tried to find out in a study carried out over four years. And they have concluded that it has beneficial effects on health, such as a lower incidence of chronic diseases and mortality.
Although it scares away vampires, garlic only brings us benefits to humans. A latest study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture reveals that this Mediterranean food also reduces total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Popcorn has more antioxidants than we imagine, according to a scientific study. Specifically, its concentration in polyphenols exceeds those of fruits and vegetables, since popcorn contains only 4% water, while in vegetables these antioxidants are diluted in 90% liquid.
Consuming blueberries could help fight obesity by slowing down the development of fat cells (adipocytes), according to a study by the Texas Women's University in Denton (USA) that was released at the 2011 Experimental Biology meeting of the Society American Nutrition.
Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.
