Diet
Which is better: Bottled water or tap water?
With awareness of the environmental impact of plastic bottles increasing, more and more people are now questioning the advantages of tap water over bottled water.Some people may wonder which option is safer, or which tastes better. However, there are also a range of other factors to consider when choosing between bottled water and tap water.Keep…
Anxiety and loss of appetite: What is the link?
Anxiety commonly causes a change in appetite. Some people with anxiety tend to overeat or consume a lot of unhealthful foods. Others, however, lose their desire to eat when they feel stressed and anxious.Anxiety is a mental health condition…
Treatment options for IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that can have a significant effect on a person's quality of life.People who have IBS commonly report digestive symptoms, such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramps.…
Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be depressed
Previous research has suggested that there is a link between depression and tea drinking. Now, a new study is investigating this relationship further. Depression is common among older adults, with 7% of those over the age of 60 years…
Common foods alter gut bacteria by influencing viruses
A group of researchers has brought the idea of food as a medicine one step closer. They have identified certain common foodstuffs that alter our microbiome.In science today, food and gut bacteria are two topics that are guaranteed to fuel…
What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are both eating disorders in which a person tries to lose weight in unhealthful ways.According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 0.6% of adults in the United States experienced anorexia between…
Diabetes and anxiety: What is the link?
Many people with diabetes also experience anxiety, and they may wonder whether there is a link between the two…
Depression
New MRI scans reveal brain features of depression
Recent advances in brain scanning may bring welcome news to people with depression. Two new types of MRI appear…
Facing an existential crisis: What to know
An existential crisis may occur when a person frequently wonders whether or not life has any inherent meaning or…
Nutrition
93 percent of medications contain ‘potential allergens’
According to a recent study, many of the medicine ingredients that people consider to be inactive may, in fact,…
Which foods are high in histamine?
Histamine intolerance occurs when there is a buildup of histamine in the body. Drugs, medical conditions, the…