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Broccoli vs Spinach – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing broccoli to spinach, we picked the spinach. Why? In terms of macros, these are very close; broccoli has very slightly more fiber and carbs, but it’s so close that it’s fairer to call this round a tie, as the small difference of the average figures we’re looking at are so slight… -
The Year Flu By, & Flu Season Is Upon Us
If you think Christmas products in the stores are early, they’re not the only thing coming early this year, so you’d better watch out: This is the month to do it At time of writing, anyway. We’re in October. Basically, the CDC recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, ideally by the… -
Meniscus Tear After 50? What To Do Next
Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, the arthritis specialist physio, gives us joint care insights: 5 ways to help make it better First, the 5 gentle exercises promised in the video title at time of writing (it keeps changing): Next, two important points of directionality to have up your sleeve: However, if you experience more serious adverse effects,… -
Figs vs Pineapple – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing figs to pineapple, we picked the figs. Why? Both have their merits! But… In terms of macros, figs have 2x the fiber as well as more carbs and protein, making them the nutritionally denser option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, figs have more of vitamins A, B2,… -
The Common Meds & Supplements That Can Cause Bothersome Interactions
We’ve talked before about the potential dangers of taking medications one does not need: Are You Taking PIMs? Getting Off The Overmedication Train ← “PIMs” = “Potentially Inappropriate Medications” Often, this does not come from misdiagnosis or hypochondria or just some odd desire to take medications, but rather, it happens when one medication (statins are… -
Why Stretching Doesn’t Fix Sciatica (& What Does)
And no, for once it’s not “strengthen this oft-forgotten muscle”: Do you floss? Not like that. Well, also like that is great, but it probably won’t help with sciatica. But nerve flossing? Yes, that can help. The thing is, stretching can put an irritated sciatic nerve under tension and potentially keep symptoms aggravated, so repeatedly… -
Edamame vs Red Lentils – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing edamame to red lentils, we picked the edamame. Why? In terms of macros, edamame has slightly more protein while red lentils have slightly more fiber as well as about 2x the carbs; this category could thus be considered a tie or a win for either, depending on how the carbs fit… -
PFAS Now, IBS/IBD Later?
This is Dr. Manasi Agrawal. She’s a Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a gastroenterologist at the Mount Sinai Hospital, with focus in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She’s also the Director of Environmental Gastroenterology, and as such her research focuses on the role of the environment on IBD… -
6 Things Sabotaging Your Fat Loss During Menopause
Cori Lefkowitz, of “Strong at Every Age” gives us expert tips: Are you doing these? We’ll not keep the 6 things a mystery; they are… 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: If You Feel Stuck At The… -
Guava vs Papaya – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing guava to papaya, we picked the guava. Why? It’s an open-and-shut case today: In terms of macros, guava has more than 3x the fiber, as well as, for what it’s worth, more than 5x the protein and slightly more carbs. A clear win for guava. In the category of vitamins, guava… -
Head Over Hips
We’ve written before about managing osteoarthritis (or ideally: avoiding it, but that’s not always an option on the table, of course), so here’s a primer/refresher before we get into the meat of today’s article: Avoiding/Managing Osteoarthritis When the head gets in the way Research shows that the problem with recovery in cases of osteoarthritis of… -
Why Small Pleasures Become A Bigger, Not Smaller Deal, The More We Suffer & Age
It all comes down to… Perspective As we age, we often develop a deeper appreciation for small, everyday moments—this video mentions the examples (amongst others) of enjoying a piece of chocolate, taking a walk, or spending time with a friend. These undramatic experiences tend to gain significance over time, even as one continues to encounter… -
Brussels Sprouts vs Spinach – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing Brussels sprouts to spinach, we picked the spinach. Why? It was close! Which is hardly surprising, as Brussels sprouts almost always win head-to-head comparisons with most things. In this case… In terms of macros, the sprouts have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in the macros… -
Are Smaller Amounts Of Sunlight Dangerous To The Skin At All?
As we enter into less-sunny days in the N. Hemisphere, do we still need to worry about the sun, or can we pretty much forget about it for 6 months? Total UV of the sun Rsearchers (Dr. Rachel Neale et al.) investigated exactly this matter, and found that total UV dose matters, and more specifically,… -
Why Are Your Eyebrows Thinning? 10 Causes You Need to Know
Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist, explains some things that may raise a few eyebrows: Browse through this: Eyebrow loss is a symptom rather than a diagnosis; the key initial distinction is whether the hair follicles are being permanently scarred or not, as non-scarring loss can be reversible when the underlying cause is treated, whereas a scarred… -
Apricot vs Passion Fruit – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing apricots to passion fruit, we picked the passion fruit. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, passion fruit has more than 5x the fiber and 2x the carbs, making it an easy win in this category (it also has more protein and fat, but those numbers/differences are small enough… -
1 in 3 People Who Get Diabetes, Also Get This Within 5 Years
…and other items from this week’s health science news: One thing and another Certain things often come together, with one thing leading to another, whether by direct causality (i.e. one thing causes another), or because they are each caused by the same underlying factors. Cardiometabolic disease is one of those situations. So, after a diagnosis… -
Harder To Get Up & Down? Here’s How To Kneel Smoothly Again
Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, shows us how: A little less creaky As with most age-related things, losing the ability to kneel is not necessarily an inevitable part of aging, and in this case, the problem usually falls into four categories: We’ll give the exercises, and then some comments: A note on doing these… -
Brussels Sprouts vs Cauliflower – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing Brussels sprouts to cauliflower, we picked the sprouts. Why? In this comparison of Brassica oleracea vs Brassica oleracea (same species, different cultivar), there’s a clear winner and it’s a simple one today: In terms of macros, the sprouts have approximately 2x more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense… -
Why Do Nails Suddenly Start Breaking When They Didn’t Before?
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… -
What Does Ketamine Actually Do?
There’s a lot of talk about it, but what actually is it and how does it work? Sometimes Too-Special K Ketamine was developed more than 60 years ago as an anesthetic and is also used for pain relief, dissociation, and depression treatment; it exists as two mirror-image forms, esketamine and arketamine, with much of the…
