People are living longer than ever. By 2050, scientists expect that nearly half a billion people could be over 80. The rise in human life expectancy is due…
Health
Large study links breakfast timing to lifespan
Most breakfast advice is about what belongs on the plate. A large study of U.S. adults suggests the clock deserves attention too: when you take in your first…
Sugary drinks linked to stomach cancer for the first time
We already know sugary drinks are not good for us. That has not stopped most people from drinking them, often every day. Figures suggest that about two thirds…
What to eat before bed for better and deeper sleep
Sleep does not depend solely on how tired we are or how dark the room is. What we eat in the last 1–2 hours before going to bed…
Avocado: A miracle for our health
Avocado is a little miracle for health and you should incorporate it into your daily diet. Let’s consed in this article the reasons. Avocado is rich in several…
What to know about milk
Let’s talk about a popular food that is being discussed a lot and maybe you didn’t know how it affects negatively your mood. It’s not sugar, it’s not…
Omega-3 fatty acids and their health benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of #polyunsaturated #fat that are essential for maintaining good health. They are found in a variety of foods, including fatty fish, nuts,…
How is collagen produced: Amino acids and the roles of vitamin C and copper
Collagen is a protein made up of the following amino acids: glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. Hydroxyproline is produced in the body through a post-translational modification of the…
Heart failure: Loneliness and social isolation increase the risk
A new major Chinese-British scientific study reveals that both social isolation and especially loneliness increase the risk of heart failure. The study shows that the degree of feeling…
Types of amino acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and there are 20 naturally occurring ones that are used in living organisms. They can be classified into several groups…
What are wrinkles, how are they formed and how to reduce them?
Wrinkles are lines or creases that appear on the skin as a person ages or due to other factors such as sun damage or smoking. They can occur…
How proteins work
Proteins are complex biomolecules that play a crucial role in the functioning of living organisms. They are made up of long chains of amino acids, which are joined…