Archive for: June, 2017

Carne Asada Steak Sandwiches

Ingredients 12 ounces flank steak, trimmed 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 minced garlic clove 1 (12-ounce) whole-grain French bread baguette, halved lengthwise […]

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Collard Green-Quinoa Wraps

HANDS-ON TIME 45 mins TOTAL TIME 45 mins YIELD Serves 4 (serving size: 2 wraps)       Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup plain hummus 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons sliced pitted kalamata olives […]

Acute heart failure: What you need to know

Acute heart failure is an illness that hits suddenly and without any earlier symptoms. Indeed, the medical definition of acute, according to MediLexicon, is “a health effect, usually of rapid onset, brief, not prolonged; sometimes loosely used to mean severe.” This article looks at the causes, symptoms, and other facts around acute heart failure to […]

Six ways your pet can boost health and well-being

On arriving home after a long, stressful day at work, you are greeted at the door by an overexcited four-legged friend. It can’t fail to put a smile on your face. Pet ownership is undoubtedly one of the greatest pleasures in life, providing companionship and giggles galore. But the benefits do not end there; your […]

Exposure to heavy metals may increase risk of autism

While it is not yet known what causes autism, researchers believe that a complex interaction between environmental factors and genetics is responsible for the condition. Separating these factors, however, can be a challenge. But a new study may have found a way to isolate genetics from environmental contributors to the disease, allowing researchers to focus […]

Ulcerative colitis: Natural remedies for managing symptoms

Ulcerative colitis is the most common type of inflammatory bowel disease. The symptoms can make even mundane daily activities seem daunting and may affect self-esteem, relationships, and careers. Natural remedies for ulcerative colitis won’t cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but they can reduce inflammation and flare-ups. Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease are both inflammatory […]

Facial recognition not as complex as previously thought

Facial recognition has baffled scientists for generations. How can the human brain commit so many individual faces to memory with such ease? A study published this week in the journal Cell finds that facial recognition may actually be much simpler than we thought. When we look at a selection of faces, our brains can single […]

Laughter releases ‘feel good hormones’ to promote social bonding

Even in the hardest of times, laughter has a steadfast ability to bring people together. A new study reveals how laughter affects the brain, which may help to explain why having a giggle plays such an important role in social bonding. Researchers from Finland and the United Kingdom found that social laughter triggers the release […]