Plant-based milk has become increasingly popular. Once regarded as a fringe product geared toward “health nuts,” it’s now gone mainstream and is available at many supermarkets and coffee shops. The health benefits, if any, of alternative milks are debatable, and new health guidelines released by a group of health organizations suggest most young children should… Read More »
The Dreem 2 headband tracks brain activity, heart rate, breathing and movement. Source: Dreem Getting a good night’s sleep is about much more than avoiding screens before you hit the hay. Dreem, a tech company that aims to help people sleep better, tracks brain activity, heart rate, breathing and movement of its customers with its… Read More »
Water is an essential component of life. Covering 75% of the Earth and making up over 60% of the human body, this fluid is abundant. Nevertheless, despite its known importance it has been reported that 75% of people around the world are considered chronically dehydrated. Dehydration can be defined as a harmful reduction of the… Read More »
Over time, meat substitutes have gotten increasingly more like real meat. The question is, are these newer, so-called virtuous alternatives to meat healthier than the real meat they mimic? Friends of mine used to run a vegetarian restaurant. Their customers would come in and interrogate them about menu items: what kind of oils were used in… Read More »
If you or a loved one has suddenly developed hearing loss, see your doctor right away. While often downplayed as not serious, any new or sudden hearing loss should be taken seriously by both you and your healthcare providers. Why? The sooner you get a thorough audiological workup, the better your chances are for a… Read More »