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How to Boost Your Metabolism When Over 50
Dr. Dawn Andalon shares crucial tips about exercise, protein intake, and lifestyle choices to enhance metabolism and improve overall health.Why do we blush? Turning red may have surprising social benefits
We’ve all had the feeling. You’re embarrassed and then there it is: a warm flush creeping up your neck and across your cheeks. The more you think about it, the hotter and redder you get. If someone asks “are you blushing?” it only makes you blush more. So, why do we do it? When we’re…The Pain Relief Secret – by Sarah Warren
Don’t judge this book by its cover or title. It’s a clinical, research-led explanation of musculoskeletal pain and how to make it better. No prior knowledge needed.
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What 5 Minutes Sitting Can Do For Your Health (Positively!)
Not all sitting is bad: You have the floor! We often talk about how sitting is very bad for the health, but that’s about sitting in chairs (in the manner in which people normally sit in normal chairs). In contrast, sitting cross-legged moves the hips into bending and outward rotation, and switching legs introduces different… -
Banana vs Mango – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing banana to mango, we picked the banana. Why? It’s a fairly simple one today: In terms of macros, banana has more fiber, carbs, and protein, making it the more nutrient-dense option in this regard. In the category of vitamins, banana has more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, and choline,… -
What Does Your Voice Say About Your Diabetes Risk?
When it comes to testing for diabetes risk, the main thing people look to is blood sugar testing, but let’s face it, how many people do that before a doctor tells them it’s already near-certain? Well, some do, and depending on how non-diabetic people go about this, it can be useful or not: And yet,… -
Your Body vs Implants
It’s not always a perfect harmony, but what’s actually going on in there? We can rebuild you; we have the technology Implants are great! But they have their limitations. For example, insulin pumps and glucose sensors help people with diabetes monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin, but they require regular replacement, as do many other… -
Artichoke vs Bell Pepper – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing artichoke to bell pepper, we picked the artichoke. Why? Regular 10almonds readers may remember that different color bell peppers have different nutritional profiles. So, you might be wondering why we didn’t specify the color. The reason is: the things that differ from one color to another are important differences between the… -
Do Your Earplugs Actually Fit?
This educational article is kindly sponsored by Otifleks, who’ve asked us to write an article about a fairly major problem that a lot of people encounter when trying to use earplugs. We previously wrote about how earplugs can by various metrics outperform sound machines for dealing with noise-induced sleep disruptions: The Sleep Problem That We… -
What World Menopause Day Might Mean For You
Today, at time of writing, it’s World Menopause Day, and here are two things that are both true: So, what was that about menopause and heart health? Not nearly so well-known as the association between untreated menopause and osteoporosis, untreated menopause also has a big influence on heart disease risk. And, to be clear, not… -
Can Your Gut Microbiome Really Improve Your Skin?
Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist, takes us through the science of what’s real: The big picture of the little picture First things first: the gut-skin connection itself is a real thing. By this we mean, the gut microbiome, a community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeast, and archaea, interacts with the immune system and can influence inflammatory… -
Peach vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing peaches to strawberries, we picked the strawberries. Why? In terms of macros, peaches have more carbs while strawberries have more fiber. The differences aren’t huge, but are at least compelling enough to call this round a nominal win for strawberries. In the category of vitamins, peaches have more of vitamins A,… -
How Much Difference Does Choice Of Anesthetic Make, For Surgery Recovery?
Having a major surgery can be quite nerve-wracking (this writer had one six months and one week ago at time of writing, and yes, I was very anxious about it), and most certainly, we want everything to go perfectly. Anything that can be made better, safer, easier, we want it. So, given the complexities associated… -
Why Anterior Pelvic Tilt In Women Is Usually Not A Posture Problem (& What To Do)
Dr. Amy Konvalin, physical therapist, explains: No Ifs or Butts Very often, anterior pelvic tilt is less about posture per se, and more about tight hip flexors and weak glutes, and can contribute to lower back pain, hip pain, and pelvic floor pressure during activities such as lifting groceries, or children, or grandchildren. As for… -
Celeriac vs Eggplant – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing celeriac to eggplant, we picked the celeriac. Why? We are getting into the vegetables-less-used, aren’t we? But celeriac has its merits: In terms of macros, celeriac has very slightly more protein and eggplant has very slightly more fiber, and/but it’s all close enough that we consider this round a tie. In… -
The Common Chemicals That Can Affect Breast Development
…and other items from this week’s health science news: Were you aware of these? The hidden problem: sometimes, a substance might not be too dangerous by itself, and so doesn’t get outright banned, but can become dangerous in the presence of certain other substances. In a recent study, breast tissue organoids were exposed to individual… -
The Easy 20-Minute Pasta That’s High Protein & High Fiber
Dr. Rupy Aujla, “The Kitchen Doctor”, takes us through how to do it: The Doctor is in (the kitchen) Step by step: Or if you prefer a visual walkthrough, then here it is: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: Sick of eating the same… -
Apricot vs Kiwi – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing apricots to kiwi, we picked the kiwi. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, kiwi has more fiber and carbs, as well as the better ratio of fiber:carbs, and so wins this round. In the category of vitamins, apricot has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and B5,… -
His & Hers Skin Products—Is There A Meaningful Difference?
It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s always more to say! As ever: if… -
How To Stay Healthy In Fall (8 Simple Habits)
Dr. Ruth Machin shares her recipe for seasonal wellness: 8 ways to do it How many of these do you do? How many could you do? For more on all of this, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: ‘Tis To Season To Be… -
Okra vs Onion – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing okra to onion, we picked the okra. Why? Of these two mildly pungent vegetables, there is a clear winner in every category: In terms of macros, okra has nearly 2x the fiber and protein, while onion has very slightly more carbs. An easy win for okra. In the category of vitamins,… -
One Knee Injection To Treat Osteoarthritis?
The news here is about an early-phase clinical trial of CX-011, an investigational treatment given as a single injection into the knee joint to assess its safety, tolerability and potential to prevent cartilage deterioration in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). So, with that in mind it is “treat” and not “cure”, but honestly, “treat” is… -
Add This To Your Daily Walk For Stronger Legs
Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis specialist physio, shows us how to stay strong: Take a seat (briefly) Walking on flat ground will generally not challenge your leg muscles enough to build strength, so the simple trick is to stop at a sturdy chair or bench, and stand up and sit down, to provide greater resistance. You… -
Kiwi vs Raspberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to raspberries, we picked the raspberries. Why? This was pretty even in most categories! But… In terms of macros, kiwi has slightly more carbs while raspberries have more than 2x the fiber. An easy win for raspberries. In the category of vitamins, kiwi has more of vitamins A, B9, C,…
