A new study has found that combining dark chocolate with green tea could be a better concentration pick-me-up than coffee. Hershey Company sponsored a scientific study to find out whether their new product idea could become the ultimate concentration booster. A team of researchers at Northern Arizona University conducted the study, which included 122 participants […]
Kidney stones are crystals comprised of a compound called calcium oxalate . Undoubtedly, kidney stones can cause extreme pain. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), roughly 1 person in 10 develops kidney stones during their lifetime. It send more than 300,000 people to the emergency room each year. Healthy kidneys clean waste […]
A study published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B reveals how Wizard, an app created for the iPad, was developed and tested with a group of 22 participants who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Lead author Prof. Barbara Sahakian, from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge, UK, says that […]
A large international study of more than 200,000 people in nearly 50 countries has revealed that people with psychosis engage in low levels of physical activity, and men with psychosis are over two times more likely to miss global activity targets compared to people without the illness. The research, led by King’s College London and […]
Causes of plantar fasciitisAn athlete examines his painful heel. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the ligament that runs under the soles of the feet. The plantar fascia is a ligament that runs under the soles of the feet. It connects the heel bones to the front of the feet. The plantar fascia also supports the […]
High profile events like the Olympics bring the hope that witnessing and celebrating dedicated athletes at the top of their game, will inspire young people to take up sport and physical activities that help them develop confidence, lead more satisfying lives, and not least, secure long-term health by reducing their risk for developing chronic illness […]
Ingredients TOMATO SAUCE: 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil (about 1/4 cup) 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped onion 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]
Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets 1/8 teaspoon salt 12 fresh sage leaves 2 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 8 thin strips 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 4 lemon wedges (optional) Preparation 1. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt. […]
Ingredients 1/3 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 1/2 tablespoons chile paste (such sambal oelek) 10 garlic cloves, minced 12 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation 1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic, stirring until […]