Sleek smartwatches are all the rage these days. Nearly 4 in 10 US adults wear them to track their workouts. For every step and heartbeat measured, fitness trackers are becoming more than tiny wrist computers, blending style and stats. However, one of the most commonly tracked metrics — calories burned — may not be completely … Read more
It’s certainly one way to get all “hop” and bothered. Grasshoppers could be added to the list of alleged aphrodisiacs ― a food or other substance thought to increase one’s libido — according to a study published in the journal Food Science of Animal Products. While erotic mood-boosting bites are more fantasy than fact, many foods dubbed … Read more
Good news, sushi lovers: Wasabi could improve your memory. A new study from Japan’s Tohoku University suggests that the spicy green topping could boost both short- and long-term memory. While the team of researchers knew that wasabi was linked to a wealth of health benefits — such as antibiotic, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties — they were … Read more
Their find was out of this world. Scientists revealed Monday that they have discovered a new “reservoir” of water located on the moon’s surface. China’s lunar lander Chang’e 5 found and collected several soil samples including impact glass beads that contained “substantial quantities” of water, according to a report published in Nature Geoscience. The beads of … Read more
According to a new study,children who had COVID-19 are at a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes. According to a new research study that analyzed electronic health records of more than 1 million patients ages 18 and younger, children who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 … Read more