You may have noticed there’s a new diet creating a lot of noise in the health and wellness scene.
It’s the Nordic diet, and some nutritionists think it may be one of the healthiest ways to eat.
The diet was constructed when health experts set out to find why, exactly, Northern Europe had lower obesity rates than the United States. The Nordic diet was developed based on the traditional cuisine found in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
In April, German biology researchers released a study that set forth an eyebrow-raising proposition: Might men who exercise have more intelligent children?
The study, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell, examined genetically identical mice who were raised in sedentary lifestyles. Once they reached adulthood, half from the original group were moved to cages full of equipment to encourage them to be physically active. (Apparently, mice like going to the gym.) The other half remained sedentary. After 10 weeks, scientists found that the physically active mice performed better on cognitive tests than the inactive ones.
You know that glow that people remark upon when you’re pregnant? Well, it’s a real thing! Board certified dermatologist and beauty expert, DR. Anna Guanche says that in 90% of pregnant women the blood volume increases by 50% (increased blood flow), estrogen levels increase (estrogen makes the skin more youthful looking) and weight gain all combine to create a beautiful smooth glow.
At any given time, there are literally millions of things living on and in your body in the form of bacteria, viruses, funguses, and beyond. It can be kind of gross to think about. And it may haunt your dreams. But you know what? It’s all part of being a human.
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