Sourdough’s flavor and mouthfeel are its main selling points – devotees swear it’s the best bread with no parallels – and it’s a more natural and traditional loaf. But is it nutritionally superior to other breads?
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The new coronavirus is the life-altering event of our times; exposure to this threat will likely give some of us superpowers. Identifying these people requires scientific rigor, and turning them into heroes relies on the kind of altruism that arises in times of extreme stress.
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Infectious diseases have always been around, but it takes a new scary one to once again become aware of microbial threats – the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is our wakeup call. Learning wellness lessons from this outbreak can be the silver lining of living through these turbulent times.
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To touch your face is to be human. It’s very hard to stop for long. Rather than emphasizing the to-not-touch-your-face directive, we should alert people to the fact that they do touch their face, and therefore should be practicing excellent hand hygiene.
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Chocolate, long associated with indulgence, romance and guilty pleasures has become a health food. Is the transformation deserved?
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Eating after 8pm has been associated with weight gain. But what if 8pm is the middle of your day? Many of today’s teens and college-aged kids live in social jetlag.
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“Kids should eat more because they’re growing,” some say. “Kids should eat less, small bodies need less fuel,” say others. So which one is it?
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Spices for healing are an old belief with a modern incarnation. A new study, that I’m sure will please hot sauce fans, looked to see if people who eat hot peppers live longer.
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