Healthy living

Study determines: What to eat, and what to avoid – to reduce exposure to microplastics

Tiny particles originating from plastic are now found almost everywhere including food and beverages as new studies examine how our diet affects the level of exposure to them.

Microplastics
The steps trend

Are you also participating in the steps trend? Look what it does to your body

A man exercising on the seashore

Expert warns: What you do at age 40 will determine how you live at age 80

Sitting cross-legged

There is a clear factor for blood clots in the legs – and it is not sitting cross-legged


Liquid laundry packets are poisoning children, teens and adults - study

US study: Due to poisoning, liquid laundry detergent pods should not be used by families with preschool kids, those with developmental disabilities or dementia.

 Danger, poison (Illustrative).

This is the reason why men sit on the toilet longer than women

Men are much more likely than women to sit on the toilet for a long time - and this is also why their intestines work better

 Top 8 Ultra-Soft Toilet Papers for a Luxurious Bathroom Experience

Top 5 Best Probiotics

Most Effective Probiotic Supplements for Gut Health

 Supplements for Gut Health

YouTuber discovers secrets of Okinawa, 'the healthiest place on Earth'

Drew Binsky spent several days in Okinawa, where a significant number of people live past the age of 100. The experience revealed more than just dietary secrets about this remarkable place.

 Why do people in Okinawa live longer?

Simple tips to boost your health, wellness, and fitness

There is no simple, easy path to good health.

Fitness

Seeing is believing: How observing sickness triggers biological defense mechanisms - study

This raises questions about the interconnectedness of people within a social group and how the perception of sickness can influence the health and behavior of others.

 You don't want to end up sick on your next vacation (illustrative)

Discounts on healthy food lead to increase in consumption - study

Previous research has shown that decisions to purchase specific food items are primarily based on taste and cost.

 Fruit and vegetables in a supermarket.

‘Tired’ of getting vaccinated, Israelis are reluctant to get flu shots

Israelis are apparently 'tired' of shots after having to get so many COVID-19 shots and are not sufficiently aware of the risks of not being protected. 

Vaccination against the flu

Expensive air purifiers won't necessarily keep you healthy, experts say

If you think expensive air cleaners protect you from germs, forget it

 Aura Air air filtration system in a gaming room.

Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure

Cutting sodium intake can cut blood pressure – which, when high, is the world’s leading cause of chronic disease and death.