The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis is part of a bigger, banded structure in the brain called the stria terminalis My Box/Alamy A brain structure that seems to influence food consumption could one day be targeted to enhance interventions for weight loss or gain. Studies have shown that activating neurons in this structure, called … Read more
Do you ever feel your energy crash halfway through the day? The foods you eat, and the way you eat them, play a massive role in whether your energy levels feel steady or like a roller coaster. “Calories are quite literally energy for our bodies—and the foods you choose can directly influence your energy levels,” … Read more
Whether you’re struggling to swallow with a sore throat or can’t keep anything down with a stomach bug, eating isn’t always your top priority when you’re under the weather. But “our bodies actually need nourishment when we’re sick, so don’t avoid eating,” says family physician Dr. Shannon Dowler, a board member of the American Academy … Read more
The cyclesyncing trend involves changing what you eat and how you workout throughout your menstrual cycle Nensuria/Getty Images For several days a month, my appetite knows no bounds – then my period arrives. The relentless hunger is as reliable an indicator that it is approaching as any menstrual tracking app I’ve tried. Despite eating more … Read more
While attempting to catch a breeze in Isabel and Helen’s “Take Flight” art installation with interconnected windmills during the first (scorching) weekend of Coachella, a mysterious purple structure caught my eye. As I approached it, I noticed the yellow Takis logo in the corner. Figuring that the enclosed space was at the very least shaded … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) who has vowed to address chronic illnesses by making changes to the country’s food supply, recently told food companies that one of the Trump Administration’s goals is to remove artificial dyes from food products. The news comes just a few months after … Read more
A multicoloured diet can lead to a brighter complexion Coldsnowstorm/Getty Images This article is part of a special issue investigating key questions about skincare. Find the full series here. Your skin is under constant assault. Exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, particulate pollution, heavy metals and ozone can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that attack DNA, rupture cell … Read more
