Por Claudia Shanon

Diabetes and Almonds: what You Need to Know

In a 2012 study, researchers found that long-term high blood sugar levels may cause a loss of magnesium via urine. Almonds may reduce your risk of ...

Sugar and Mental Health: a Toxic Combination?

While these studies did not set out to find the biological mechanism by which sugar affects mental health, they add to the body of evidence reporti...

Pseudoephedrine Vs. Phenylephrine: Whats The Difference?

You may know pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine from their use in Sudafed products. Studies in 2006 and 2009 found pseudoephedrine to be more effect...

Are Sympathy Pains a Real Thing?

However, sympathy pains arenâ€™t always exclusive to pregnancy. If you see someone who is in physical pain or mental anguish, itâ€™s possible to em...

Pediophobia: Fear of Dolls

Specific phobias like pediophobia can be unrelenting and frightening, but they are also very treatable. If the phobia becomes severe, a person with...

Sex After Hernia Surgery: what to Expect

If your hernia was repaired with the laparoscopic method, your doctor made several smaller incisions near the hernia to repair the weak area. Most ...

Acidity in Tea: PH Levels, Effects, and More

But a Turkish study did discover that fruit teas, which tend to be sweet, are more acidic than herbal tea. One analysis found that coffee was less ...

What is The Difference Between a Daiquiri and a Pia Colada?

Frozen chunks of pineapple add a great tropical twist to this daiquiri recipe and keep the texture smooth â€”the frozen fruit also prevents any wat...

Foods for Vitamin K

In addition to its role in clotting, vitamin K helps in bone growth. To get a healthy dose, try out this vegetarian collard greens recipe. A half c...

Cod Liver Oil Benefits for The Skin

Thereâ€™s no definitive evidence that cod liver oil benefits the skin. You may have read anecdotal accounts that taking cod liver oil benefits your...

Im Bisexual, Im Married, and I Want to Explore My Sexuality. Does that Make Me a Stereotype?

Does your partner know youâ€™re bisexual? While itâ€™s nice to share your sexuality with your partner, itâ€™s a thing thatâ€™s very much yours, and...

Nutrino App Creates a 'FoodPrint' for People with Diabetes

Iâ€™ve played around with it a bit, but unfortunately because I donâ€™t use Medtronicâ€™s CareLink, the FreeStyle Libre isnâ€™t yet approved in the...