Many people gain weight during the Christmas and New Year holidays not only because they eat too much, but also because they consume large amount of alcohol during those days. Nutritionist Jennifer Bruning says that consuming a lot of alcohol does contribute to weight gain. First, alcohol increases hunger, and a person may start eating…
It’s that time of year again. Champagne bottles have been popped, balls have dropped, and now your friends, family and colleagues are starting to ask, “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” Some people love the tradition of setting a goal each January 1. Others argue it’s a waste of time since most resolutions fail by mid-March.…
Cabbage, which rich in vitamins and minerals, can prevent the development of hypertension and strengthen bones. This opinion was expressed by Japanese researchers, according to Yahoo News Japan. Cabbage contains vitamin U, which is good for the health of the stomach and duodenum. Vitamin K contained in cabbage has a coagulation effect on the blood,…
There are few things more frustrating than those intense sugar cravings rearing their ugly head, especially when you’re trying to eat healthier or stick to your weight loss plan, according to Eat This, Not That!. While you may be able to talk yourself out of reaching for the extra cupcake sitting on the counter, this…
I don’t know about you, but breakfast is my favorite meal. It simply celebrates the start of my day. The first date with my husband was over breakfast. It featured a big, caramelly sticky bun. I was smitten. While sticky buns aren’t my breakfast norm, I do love a good one now and then. The…
Don’t fall victim to the holiday feeding frenzy. While the holiday season can be stressful, it is also a wonderful and joyful season filled with fun social events. Your calendar may be full of holiday concerts, office parties, caroling, festivals, and cocktail parties. The drinks will flow and delicious treats abound, but the holidays don’t…
BioNTech SE and Pfizer Inc. are working together on an effective vaccine against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. These companies promise to present the finished product by March 2022. According to a press release on the website of the American pharmaceutical company, the serum antibodies produced by the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will neutralize this new…
Many people like to drink hot drinks in winter, but it is recommended to do it with caution because hot drinks can damage the mucous membranes of the mouth, the esophagus, and the tongue, therapist Larisa Alekseeva warns. According to her, due to the use of hot drinks, various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract can…
The first signs of a stroke appear a few weeks before the actual stroke, but many do not pay attention to them. The specialists at the German Heart Foundation have noted these symptoms. Focus writes that the five early signs of a stroke include a stroke of half of the body, an arm or a…
The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus is unlikely to exceed the Delta variant in scale and severity of the consequences. This opinion was expressed by infectious disease specialist Andrew Pollard (UK), who participated in the development of the AstraZeneca vaccine. In a comment to the BBC Radio, he noted that he doubts the ability…
