When it comes to carbohydrates, not all are created equal. Some carbohydrates are refined, which are quickly digested. These are called low-quality carbs that increase the risk of chronic diseases by spiking blood sugar. White bread, white rice, sugary snacks and beverages, and starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn are low-quality carbs. In contrast, carbs rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, …
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Study links extreme calorie restriction to worsening depression symptoms
The food at the Lookout Mountain Preschool including fruit kabobs are readied for a healthy school party for Mother’s Day in Golden, Colorado in this photo from May 10, 2012. — Reuters A new study suggests that excessive calorie restriction may be linked to heightened depression symptoms, particularly among men and those with higher body mass indexes, CNN reported. Published …
Read More »Half the world faced an extra month of extreme heat due to climate change: study
A cyclist cools off at a fountain at Madrid Rio park during the second day of the heatwave, in Madrid, Spain, July 25, 2024. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday. The findings underscore how the continued burning of …
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