by sagesgroup | Feb 26, 2023 | Check, please, drink, Food, Health, homepage, Science
Thus far, humans haven’t succeeded in finding a healthy spin on imbibing. Sadly, any health benefits of red wine are outweighed by the negative effects of alcohol on the human body. Some lagers may nourish the gut microbiome — except alcohol pummels those same...by sagesgroup | Feb 19, 2023 | Food, homepage, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
Whether it is enjoyed as creamy milk chocolate truffles, baked in a devilishly dark chocolate cake, or even poured as hot cocoa, Americans, on average, consume almost 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of chocolate in a year. People have been enjoying chocolate for at least...by sagesgroup | Feb 6, 2023 | Food, freelance, Mental Health, Mind and Body, Sunday Scaries
Depression is a complex condition that can affect many facets of one’s life. For some people, it can manifest as a lack of interest in eating. They may feel unmotivated to eat or even overwhelmed by the idea of cooking themselves a meal. In turn, some folks eat...by sagesgroup | Feb 5, 2023 | cancer, Chemistry, Diseases, Food, Health, homepage, Medicine, Science, Syndicated, The Conversation
People are exposed to numerous chemicals throughout their lifetimes. These can be from the air, foods, personal care items, household products, and medications. Unfortunately, exposure to certain chemicals can cause harmful health effects, including cancer. Substances...by sagesgroup | Jan 22, 2023 | Detox, Diets, Food, Health, Mind and Body, Syndicated, The Conversation
Detox diets are often touted as a way to cleanse the body after the excess food and drinks that come with the holidays. These diets promise quick results and can particularly entice people around the new year when there tends to be a renewed focus on health and...by sagesgroup | Dec 25, 2022 | Biology, Diets, Food, Genetics, Mind and Body, nutrition, Syndicated, The Conversation
In the last 40 years, obesity has constantly been rising. This has happened despite the popularity of all kinds of diets ranging from low carb, paleo, or even ice cream based. Many scientists believe this is because cheap junk food has filled supermarket shelves and...