The Candida Diet: Separating Fact from Fiction
You’ll find a confusing mix of true and false information about candida diet and nutrition online. Let’s sort fact from fiction
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Is Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious?
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen goes straight for the gut with three surprising mind-gut connections
The Surprising Link between Salt and Weight Gain
Moderating our sodium intake may help us maintain healthier gut flora, which is associated with healthier body weight. Who saw that coming?
Should You Exercise in the Morning, Afternoon or Evening?
The optimal time to exercise is when your body temperature is at its highest
Does Sugar Really Suppress the Immune System?
Eating sugar may put your white blood cells into a temporary coma. But there’s a lot more to the story of how sugar affects our immune response
What Is Green Exercise?
Being outdoors can lower our levels of stress, our pulse rate, and even our blood pressure. But what happens when we exercise in a green space?
Use of "Smart Drugs" on the Rise
European nations see biggest increases in use of stimulants such as Ritalin by people seeking brain-boosting effects
Avoiding the "Bobblehead Effect": Strength Training Could Help Soccer Players
Strong muscles help protect the body from damage caused by headers and other injuries
Supercompensation: Why a Break in Your Training Is Necessary
But how long does it take to lose fitness?
Mushroom Coffee: The Science behind the Trend
Can drinking mushroom beverages really make you more productive, resilient, relaxed or good-looking?
Scientists Pinpoint Brain Region That May Be Center of Alcohol Addiction
Researchers map out a cellular mechanism that offers a biological explanation for alcoholism, and could lead to treatments
The Healthy Addiction? Coffee Study Finds More Health Benefits
New research in mice details the mechanism of how caffeine seems to help the heart
AI, Robotics and Your Health
At the second Science on the Hill event, AI, Robotics and Your Health, experts from academia and the private sector talked with Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina about the future of AI and robotics in medicine.
The Easiest Way to Get Fit? "Incidental Movement" is Key
Selling my car was one of the most beneficial things I have ever done for my health and well-being
How Fake Nutrition News Hurts Us All
Learning to think critically about nutrition claims can help make us better consumers of information in general
Blood Test Could Predict Premature Birth Risk, Due Date
A teaspoon of a pregnant woman’s blood would be required for this experimental tool
Are the Benefits of Fish Oil Overrated?
Fish oil supplements are the third most popular nutritional supplement. But just how firm is the evidence to support their use?
Gut Sensor Could Monitor Health--and Beam Results to a Smartphone
The swallowable device looks promising in pigs
The Best Way to Use Compression Gear
Tons of pro athletes are wearing compression gear and using compression machines to improve their performance. But do they really work?
Can You Absorb Nutrients Through Your Skin?
Nicotine, hormones and certain medications can all be delivered through the skin through medicinal patches or creams. Why not vitamins and minerals?
