27 Health and Nutrition Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based

here is a lot of confusion when it comes to health and nutrition. People, even qualified experts, often seem to have the exact opposite opinions. However, despite all the disagreements, there are a few things that are well supported by research. Here are 27 health and nutrition tips that are actually based on good science. 1. Don't Drink Sugar Calories Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body. This is because liquid...

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Heath Insurance

HOW TO GET HEALTH BENEFITS AND INSURANCE FOR YOUR BLOG GOTTA HAVE IT...! [This is part of the Escaping the 9-5: My Road to ProBlogging series.] I’ve gotten this question a number of times since becoming a professional blogger and it makes sense, especially if you have a family to feed when you start on your little adventure to become a blogger full time. Without health...

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Technique may improve detection of breast tumors

About 1 out of every 8 women nationwide will develop invasive breast cancer at some point in their lives. It is the second most common type of cancer to affect women. Detecting breast cancer as early as possible is crucial for increasing the chance of survival. However, many women avoid getting screened with the current breast cancer screening method, mammography. Mammography...

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Editing T cell genomes without viruses

Two T cells that have been altered by using CRISPR and electroporation. Researchers used CRISPR and a jolt of electricity to get DNA inside T cells. The glowing ring of green demonstrates how DNA can be targeted to specific structures in a cell. Alex Marson, UCSF, Nature T cells are an important part of the immune system. They help protect the body from infection and can...

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How night shifts disrupt metabolism

An urban landscape at night that shows lights in office buildings, suggesting people at work. Being awake at night and asleep during the day can disrupt the rhythms of certain metabolic pathways. Pranodhm/iStock/Thinkstock You wake up, feel hungry, and fall asleep each day around repeating 24-hour “circadian” cycles controlled by your body’s internal clocks. These clocks...

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Early family experience affects later romantic relationships

Learning how to form and sustain happy and healthy romantic relationships is a key skill for young adults. Such relationships are based on feelings of love, effective problem-solving, and the absence of physical and verbal violence. The ability to develop a healthy relationship can be influenced by the experiences people have had within their own families. However, the...

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How drugs could repair damage from multiple sclerosis

Oligodendrocyte with nerve cell Illustration of an oligodendrocyte, right, creating a myelin coating around a nerve cell extension. Damage to myelin can affect communication between nerve cells. Ralwel/iStock/Thinkstock Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord....

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