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If You Walk Into A Room & Forget Why You Went There, Here’s Why
It’s mostly not about your age: The doorway effect Forgetting why you went into a room is mostly not about your age at all, and is rather about the doorway effect, whereby entering a new room can make you temporarily forget what you intended to do because the brain treats the change in location as… -
Beetroot vs Olives – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing beetroot to olives, we picked the beetroot. Why? Both of these salad items are very strong contenders and bring different things to the table, so it comes down to how they stack up: In terms of macros, beetroot has slightly more protein and carbs, while olives have slightly more fiber and… -
The Seafood That Can Reverse Aging?
Do you like seafood? If not, this one simply may not be for you. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you might prefer seafood options, which won’t give the specific benefits we’ll talk about today, but does give other options: A Deeper Dive Into Seaweed And for that matter, whether you’re omnivorous, pescetarian, vegetarian, vegan,… -
The Tiny Muscles That Cause Intense Pain After 50 (How To Fix)
Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, shows us how: Reaching for good health The rotator cuff is a collection of four small, deep shoulder muscles that stabilize your shoulder joint and keep your arm securely in its socket during movement. Unlike larger muscles, their primary role is stability rather than producing power. However, that also… -
Kiwi vs Orange – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to orange, we picked the kiwi. Why? It’s close! But… In terms of macros, kiwi has slightly more fiber, carbs, and protein. The differences are small across the board, but by the numbers, it’s a small win for kiwi in this category. In the category of vitamins, kiwi has more… -
Improve Your Brain With Yoga!
Yoga is generally viewed as good for the body (and it usually is), and good for mental wellness (and it usually is), but actual measurable cognitive enhancement? Here be science… Hatha with a twist This study was a test of the YogaCue approach: Hatha yoga movements were done at a faster pace while participants responded… -
How The Food You Eat Affects Your Brain
Dr. Mia Nacamulli gives us some food for thought: You are what you eat Aside from water, most of the brain’s weight comes from fats, with proteins, amino acids, micronutrients, and glucose making up much of the rest. These nutrients influence brain function, development, mood, and energy. Although the brain accounts for only about 2%… -
Black Beans vs Edamame – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing black beans to edamame, we picked the edamame. Why? Both are very much top-tier beans! In terms of macros, black beans have more fiber and carbs while edamame has more protein. We’re calling this round a tie. In the category of vitamins, black beans have more of vitamins B1 and E,… -
How To Avoid Memory Loss From Poor Sleep
Poor sleep is not good for any aspect of health, including memory: What Would Happen If You Didn’t Sleep? But if sleeping better isn’t an option, what can we do about it? Well-timed exercise can mitigate it In the short-term, at least; the research is not yet there for how sustainable this is, although given… -
Walking Every Day? Add These 3 Things To Stay Stronger & More Mobile
Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis expert, keeps us on our toes: Three ways to do it Walking is great, but it is by its very nature repetitive, and that means it doesn’t exactly improve mobility (though it does help maintain it, within a small range), and nor does it really improve strength (though it does help… -
Apricots vs Blueberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing apricots to blueberries, we picked the apricots. Why? Both have their merits! In terms of macros, apricots have about 2x the protein (but it’s not a lot) while blueberries have very slightly more fiber and carbs. Ultimately we’re calling this category a tie, but it could be swung one way or… -
Testosterone & Your Heart
Testosterone is in the news lately in the US, mostly due to the country’s Secretary of Defense wanting to increase the effectiveness of soldiers. You can read about it here, for example: Pete Hegseth wants a testosterone-fueled military. The science doesn’t back the macho fantasy However, here in the real world, testosterone will not turn… -
Knee Buckling? Here’s A Possible Reason Why (& Massage That Can Fix It)
Dr. Amy Konvalin, physical therapist, gives her insights: It’s not about your knee Or at least, it’s often not. Sometimes it is, sometimes it arguably is or isn’t (like the golgi tendon reflex misfiring in cases of hypermobility, which involves the Golgi tendon organ which is at least near the knee—see the “learn more” section… -
Cucumber vs Eggplant – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing cucumber to eggplant, we picked the eggplant. Why? In terms of macros, eggplant has 6x the fiber, as well as slightly more carbs and protein, making it the clear winner in this category. In the category of vitamins, cucumber has more of vitamins A, C, and K, while eggplant has more… -
UTI Keeps Returning? A Very Small Bladder Could Help
…and other items from this week’s health science news: The world’s smallest bladder First, why UTIs return: uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), the main cause of UTIs, can invade bladder cells and establish protected bacterial “reservoirs” deep within the bladder wall. These hidden bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment and later trigger another infection. However, standard antibiotic… -
Out Of 100 Mattresses, These Were The Best
Dr. Michael Breus, “the sleep doctor”, takes us through which mattress is best for what: The foundation of good sleep It’s time to hit the sack… of good mattresses: 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: What Mattress… -
Grapefruit vs Lime – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing grapefruit to lime, we picked the lime. Why? Both have their merits, but… In terms of macros, limes have 2x the fiber, for comparable protein and carbs. Thus, the winner in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, grapefruit has more of vitamins A, B1, and B9, while limes have… -
Chest Pain When Exercising Or Breathing Deeply?
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! No question/request too… -
3 Steps To Lose Weight After 50 Without Tracking Forever
Dr. Ruth Machin gives us the minimum-effort method: Tracking’s days are numbered Tracking calories can be useful. But it can also become time-consuming and tedious, especially when every meal needs to be logged, foods weighed, and restaurant meals estimated. And yes, even when tracking, food intake is still easy to underestimate because things like cooking… -
Asparagus vs Brussels Sprouts – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to Brussels sprouts, we picked the sprouts. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, Brussels sprouts have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, asparagus has slightly more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, and E,… -
The Two Sides Of “Runner’s High”
“Runner’s high” is the experience of euphoria that can come about from sustained exercise such as running. Popular wisdom holds that this is a matter of endorphins, which are indeed typically released when we exercise. However, while that can certainly explain increased pain tolerance (due to endorphins’ activity on opioid receptors), blocking opioid receptors has…
