Did you know that, in a way, you have two brains? Because there is such a large network of nerve cells in the gastrointestinal system, or “gut,” it is often referred to as the “second brain.” The gut contains more neurons than either [...]
We have been fed a steady diet of misinformation about FAT. We need natural fat in our diets, in fact fats and oils may well be the most important part of your daily diet. Fats provide us with appropriate satiety signals; they ensure [...]
Antidepressant medications might be associated with an increase in clogging of the arteries, according to new observational data presented at the American College of Cardiology 2011 Scientific Sessions. Interestingly, the study looked at a large sample of male twins, enabling researchers to focus [...]