Daily Archives: June 28, 2026

Why Hot Weather Reduces Your Appetite: What Happens Inside the Body

During periods of intense heat, many people experience a noticeable loss of appetite, and even the thought of a hot meal can seem unappealing. This is not simply a matter of preference but the result of the body’s complex thermoregulatory system, which shifts resources toward cooling rather than digestion as temperatures rise, according to The…

Prebiotics and Probiotics: What’s the Difference?

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up what’s called the gut microbiome. These good bacteria fight off bad bacteria to help keep our intestinal tract healthy. Probiotics: Promoting digestion, benefiting health Probiotics are living organisms, also known as microbes. They’re primarily bacteria and yeast whose main role…