Belly fat can be especially dangerous, so reducing the size of your waist is associated with better health, not just better looks. Luckily, there are ways that women and men can reduce their waist sizes. To reduce the size of your waist, start by eating more protein and fiber to feel fuller, and reduce the… Read More »
While you cannot target belly fat in particular by drinking water, you can use water to help you lose weight overall. Drinking enough water on a daily basis can help you shed permanent pounds, but there are no quick shortcuts to weight loss. A water fast might help you lose a few pounds in the… Read More »
Could furry social robots help bolster moods and reduce pain when human to human contact isn’t an option, for example, during a pandemic? According to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers published in Scientific Reports, a one-time, hour-long session with a plush, seal-like social robot reduced pain and oxytocin levels,… Read More »
Diuretics can augment the blood pressure-lowering effects of other drugs, such as ACE inhibitors. When it comes to medications that treat high blood pressure, angiotensin-receptor blockers ARBs and ACE inhibitors are among the top choices your doctor can choose from. But the first medication you try may not be enough to bring blood pressure under… Read More »