Supplement sales have skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic, and many of us see them as a kind of health insurance policy to give our immune systems a much-needed head start against Covid. More than half of us take a supplement in 2020, according to market research company Kantar, while a 2021 review of … Read more
The first time I was prescribed HRT, I felt so wonderful that (look away now if you’re of a sensitive disposition) I understood how hormone replacement advocate Edwina Currie could have a torrid affair with John Major when he was Prime Minister. At least I guess it was steamy; I felt so playful, I could … Read more
When we think about our happiness, we tend to focus on general questions. We look at our life as a whole, examining the broad outlines of our careers, friendships, and romantic relationships. Will I get that big promotion at work, we wonder? Should I move to a new city? I’ll get married? or could I … Read more
I just need to pick up my bottles of Seedlip, CleanCo, and Pentire to see they’re sugar-free, the latter boasting that its “distilled coastal botanicals” are free of artificial colors and flavors. Botivo’s sugar content, the label tells me, comes from its use of unpasteurized British honey. Once again, it is those nolo liqueurs that … Read more
Buxton acknowledges that when it comes to climate change, many of us are trying to put our money where our mouth is by making consumer decisions that we hope will make a difference, but says he would like to have a more nuanced conversation where the pros and cons are discussed. The cons. notwithstanding. Almond … Read more
A rippling of flesh under the skin could very well be a sign of “lucky fat,” according to a new study. Researchers at Brunel University have discovered that the type of subcutaneous fat found under the skin (the ‘wobbly’ stuff like jowls), as opposed to that found around the organs, is unrelated to a series … Read more
Mediterranean diet The health benefits have been extensively researched and a Mediterranean diet has been shown to help in all areas of health. Essentially, it involves a high intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains, a moderate intake of fish, a low or moderate intake of dairy products, and a low intake of meat and … Read more
